About every other week or so, I get a chance to go to the Kadamtola feeding station to meet with some of the children that will be attending the school that I am helping develop. The first time I went there, I assisted by feeding the children their morning meal. On the other occasions I either profiled children for Project Rhino or took photographs for the Project Rhino blog or newsletter. I’ve been thrilled to have other opportunities to do some photojournalism with two other volunteers for the School of Nursing and Mercy Hospital.
The people that I volunteer with at Calcutta Mercy Ministries are so personable. I feel like I've learned so much about India, just by listing to their stories and explanations of the Indian way of life. They've been so hospitable and shown me some major sights of Calcutta including the Victoria Memorial, Mother House. The Cultural Center, and a tour of Mercy Hospital and of the city. Later, I enjoyed having the opportunity to serve the children with disabilities at Missionaries of Charity. I’ve also been able to visit two rural Mercy Clinics in Bagnan and Serampore. While in Serampore, I was given a tour of CMM’s Montessori school. It was so incredible to see all of these amazing outreaches first hand!
I will continue to profile new students, but I’m also focusing on writing up the policies and procedures for Project Rhino, so that there is continuity amongst the numerous learning centers that will spring up over the next several months. I truly thank God for this opportunity to serve!
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