Ranald Lopes sdb CHHOTA UDEPUR, SEPTEMBER 19, 2008: There has been quite a Spanish invasion here at Chhota, but definitely a welcome one! This past month we have had three Spanish volunteers – Tamara Roman, Ana Belen Zapata and Paloma Vic
ente – lending a hand in the activities of the house. While Tamara had spent a month here also last year, for Ana Belen and Paloma it was their first experience, both, in Chhota and in India. All three of them are working youth from Madrid who used their summer break to come down here and do a bit of volunteer service. During their stay with us they got involved in a variety of activities. Tamara, being an excellent footballer, spent much of her time coaching our boys in football. On the other hand, Ana Belen and Paloma took up the responsibility of conductin
g English classes for the boys. And then, to add a little colour to our lives, they also painted the entire boarding block! Besides their work in the house, they regularly visited the villages, trying to understand the people and the different projects being carried out to better their lives. They were deeply touched by the lives of the Rathwas and expressed their eagerness to do whatever they can to help them. They are now getting ready to return to Madrid, but with the promise that they will be back in Chhota next year. Adios amigos y muchos gracias!
ente – lending a hand in the activities of the house. While Tamara had spent a month here also last year, for Ana Belen and Paloma it was their first experience, both, in Chhota and in India. All three of them are working youth from Madrid who used their summer break to come down here and do a bit of volunteer service. During their stay with us they got involved in a variety of activities. Tamara, being an excellent footballer, spent much of her time coaching our boys in football. On the other hand, Ana Belen and Paloma took up the responsibility of conductin
g English classes for the boys. And then, to add a little colour to our lives, they also painted the entire boarding block! Besides their work in the house, they regularly visited the villages, trying to understand the people and the different projects being carried out to better their lives. They were deeply touched by the lives of the Rathwas and expressed their eagerness to do whatever they can to help them. They are now getting ready to return to Madrid, but with the promise that they will be back in Chhota next year. Adios amigos y muchos gracias!