Project Mala School funded by Baal Dan (Feb 2011)
On February 10, 2011, I was invited to attend the grand opening of the Project Mala Turkahan School funded by Baal Dan for a grant of $30,000. The ceremony was beautiful and Sir Mark Tully OBE did the official inauguration of the school. I was invited to plant a mango tree in the front courtyard and also to give a speech. Then Sir Mark also talked about how while India is progressing rapidly, that this progress must be inclusive and education is one way to ensure this. Over 500 people attended the opening including a group of child sponsors of Project Mala from the UK and the villagers. The children of the school did dance performances which were delightful and Robin Garland, the head of Project Mala gave a speech and also invited all the children and all the staff of Project Mala on stage.
As you will see from the photos the school is large, bright, airy and spacious and was meticulously set up.
Mar 22, 2011
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