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Author: Stefan Born

Sad moments

The Indian government only allows state-run homes to accommodate healthy, school-age children under the age of 18.

New beds

After several repairs, we decided to buy new beds for the dormitories.

Charitable work

It is important to us to be well integrated in the community of Chopelwor. During the school vacations, the children from Home of Joy cleaned the local village square every week after the weekly market.

Community Education

In the area around Chopelwor, people have attended school for less than 4 years on average. As a result, the illiteracy rate in this rural region is very high.

Outlook

In spring 2021, we realized the project of our own library. The building in which the books are housed will soon have an additional

Outlook

Children Around 30 orphans currently live in our main house. The three-storey house was built at the time to accommodate up to 100 children.

Children tell

WHAT BRINGS YOU THE MOST JOY? "The support and security I receive here at the Home of Joy orphanage."

Children tell

"My name is Shylaia and I am in Year 7 at St. Joseph's English Medium School. I really enjoyed the Christmas party.

Sponsored run 2021

On September 18, 2021, our annual sponsored run "We run for children" took place in beautiful autumn weather.

LIVIA

My time at the "Home of Joy" children's home in Uganda was a formative and enriching experience. During my stay, I was not only able to make a direct contribution to the children's everyday lives, but also gain valuable insights into a different culture and way of life.

I helped look after the children, assisted with everyday tasks and organized playful and creative activities. I was particularly impressed by the warmth and joie de vivre of the children and the commitment of the staff. On site, I experienced a caring and supportive environment in which solidarity and mutual appreciation were tangible.

This experience broadened my view of the world and showed me how important interpersonal commitment is. I am very grateful for my time at the "Home of Joy" - it made me grow personally and I will always remember it.