Independence Day Celebration

In our Tigri School we celebrated Independence Day on 14-08-2010. All the students participated in this program. Dunhumby organized the Independence Day program in the Tigri School. We had a flag hosting ceremony done by Mrs. Nancy, singing of the National Anthem by students, and a speech about Independence Day by Mrs. Mamta. We also enjoyed a group song on Independence Day by the students, a poem competition and some tug of war held in Tigri.

Students Story

Faizal is a ten year old student. He is studying in the second standard in the HOPE worldwide School in Tigri. His father Mohammad Hakim is a painter. Faizal was very sick when he was small; he learn to walk when he was eighteen months old. When he was three he became very ill. He was not able to walk properly again. His parents were not able to show him to any good hospital because of their financial problems. Finally Faizal’s uncle decided to take him to a Mumbai government hospital. But Faizal still couldn’t walk properly; he can’t even get up after sitting down. Now he is ten years old and he would like to study more. He can’t walk properly but he still reaches school regularly.

Students Got Admission into Private School

We were searching for some sponsors for our bright kids. At the same time Mr.Mark Templer and Mrs. Nadine Templer came like angels for those four kids in the month of July-2010. They sponsored four kids’ education (Admission Fees, Monthly fees, Text Books, Note book, Uniform etc…). Four of them are very happy to get admission in one of the good private schools (Amrita Public School) in Sangam Vihar

Iqbal Ali

Iqbal Ali: - He is 14 years old boy studying in 4th standard in HOPE worldwide School Tigri. His father's name is Irshad Ali who is working as a white washer and getting paid Rs. 200 per day. His mother is a housewife. He has 4 brothers and 2 sisters. One of his sisters is suffering with a mental sickness from last 15 years and she is 18 years old now. They are not able to admit her and cure her because of financial problems.

His father had a property in Sangam Vihar, New Delhi. Once they went to their home town in Kolkota for two years to visit his parents. When they came back to Delhi they found that their property has been illegally captured by his brother and all the papers has been changed to his name. His brother didn't give any part of that land to him and even kicked them out of the house. When they came to know all that what his uncle did to them, they felt very sad. They wanted to file a case against him but they were not able to do that because they were not having sufficient money to do that. Since last two years they don't have electricity and water connections. They use candles for light and borrow waters from others. But Iqbal love to come the HOPE worldwide school in tigri. Iqbal want to be a cricketer and one day he likes to play for Indian cricket team.

Summer Camp in Tigri

In our Tigri School we are having a summer camp this month. The students are eager to learn new craft, songs, games and dancing. These kids are enjoying the summer camp; they really love to stay back in school even after the time limit. The activities in the summer camp have helped the children to enhance their creativity.

Mark Chisholm and his wife Jennifer visited the Tigri School on 5th May 2010

Mark Chisholm and his wife Jennifer visited the Tigri School on 5^th May 2010.

They sponsor the education of three students (Nitin, Gulafsa and Shashi).

We appreciate their willingness to come all the way from Singapore.

They met with theTigri school kids as well as the three students they sponsor.

Nitin, Gulafsa and Shashi were very happy to see them and had lunch with them. The couple enjoyed being around these kids. We really appreciate their generosity.

Mark Chisholm and his wife Jennifer visited the Tigri School on 5th May 2010

Mark Chisholm and his wife Jennifer visited the Tigri School on 5th May 2010.
They sponsor the education of three students (Nitin, Gulafsa and Shashi).
We appreciate their willingness to come all the way from Singapore.
They met with theTigri school kids as well as the three students they sponsor.
Nitin, Gulafsa and Shashi were very happy to see them and had lunch with them. The couple enjoyed being around these kids. We really appreciate their generosity

All over the world Global Youth Service Day is being celebrated to encourage young people to get involved in service. In Tigri school also we had wonderful time with many youth.

Vandana watches her parents struggle

Amidst the hustle and bustle of India’s capital, Vandana watches her parents struggle to make enough money to live. She is a ten year old little girl whose family recently left their village for a better life. In her village Vandana studied up to the second standard until her father suffered a problem with his hand. He was unable to carry on with his work, so the family was forced to move, leaving her sister behind with her uncle and aunt. Vandana and her two brothers left for the city of Delhi. Now her father work as a painter making at most Rs.3000/- a month. A family of six living on such a small amount makes for a difficult situation. When times get especially hard, her uncle has to support the family. Vandana wants to become a teacher so that she can teach those poor children who do not get an education due to poverty

Imagine living in a rented room with no running water or electricity in one of the most crowded slums of Delhi! Asma and her family, which includes her mother and father and her two other siblings, live in such conditions just a short walk from the Tigri HOPE School. Asma’s father makes only a few hundred rupees selling fruit when the weather is good and her mother stays at home to take care of the house and children. Her father and mother moved to the slum twenty years ago to look for better job opportunities.
Asma’s parents send Asma and her brothers to the HOPE School so that they would have better opportunities in life. They believe that with the help of the staff and the variety of the subjects that their children learn they will grow up to be successful individuals. Asma notices and appreciates the hard work and effort of her parents in order to support the family. However, she realizes the struggle her parents must endure, and she knows she would not like that for her future.
One of her favorite memories from the HOPE School is when she learned a dance routine. She also enjoys the school because she knows that the things that she learns now will help her in the future. Asma is 7 years old and in the kindergarten. She is a brilliant student.

We had a wonderful volunteer who came all the way from Sweden. He volunteered at our Tigri School almost a month. He taught English and Mathematic to 3rd and 4th grade students. It was really inspiring to see that without speaking Hindi, he was able to teach. Students were able learn their subject and understand the foreign accent as well. When someone cares language gaps are no barrier! Students were very glad to have him around. They also learnt a lot about Vincent’s place, language, favourite things etc.. . So this gave them a way to learn about the world as well. We deeply appreciate Vincent’s willingness to come and serve our students.

Students are learning English.




Students are learning mathemactic and their workbooks has been corrected.

The education centre at Tigri, Sangam Vihar, celebrated Christmas on 24th of December 2009. It was a very exciting time for the teachers and students of the school. They decorated the Christmas tree together. A good number of volunteers joined in the celebrations. The students sang Christmas carols and enjoyed the snacks brought by the volunteers. They were also happy and grateful to receive gifts from the volunteers. This event also opened up an opportunity for the students to interact with the volunteers. We want to thank all our friends who joined us to make that day special and for all who contributed towards the gifts, snacks, and also who gave their time and love for the students.

Santa stopped by.

Donors participating in the celebrations.

Singing Christmas carols.