January 2013

Nurse Maggie Documentary

January 22, 2013/in Blog/by New Hope

Nurse Maggie is a poignant documentary that looks at the extraordinary life of Australian nurse and ‘Order of Australia Medal’ recipient, Maggie Sister and the work she undertakes with India’s most reviled and outcast people. The documentary by Heath Film works on two levels. Primarily it delves into Maggie’s chequered past, examines what motivates her, and what drives her to do this confronting work. Secondly it takes a physical journey with Nurse Maggie through the most inaccessible and marginalised areas of India. The physical and emotional journeys are inextricably entwined. As the film unfolds it becomes clear that through helping others Nurse Maggie has been able to emotionally transform her own tumultuous life and discover a true sense of self-worth.

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Please find documentary at bottom of page.

Nurse Maggie Documentary

Christmas News 2012

January 12, 2013/in Blog/by New Hope

Christmas Love Bundles are given out to aged Leprosy patients and you receive a card to pass on as a gift to others, for every Christmas Love Bundle purchased. Maybe you will buy a Love Bundle card on behalf of your family or to give as a gift to a friend or family member who you know would rather see that you have, on their behalf given a gift that will change a life, than be given another $20 gift voucher for yet another CD!

$20 dollars is all it takes to give something so treasured to people in much need of items so simple. Their excitement in receiving a Love Bundle is amazing to be there to witness.
When the bundles are given out there is also a special lunch held. It is very humbling to sit down with 80 or more aged patients and see the joy in their eyes and faces for what the day, through you, has brought to them.

We HOPE that you can find it in your heart to purchase a Love Bundle on behalf of someone you love. It brings JOY, LOVE & HOPE.
Thank you again, for your support. Without it New Hope would not be and the people in need would not have a joyous Christmas.

To you & your families….Christmas joy and blessings.

Maggie Sister.

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This is what the Love Bundle Card looks like

The card has a photo on the front that shows an aged persons and what they are receiving.

To _________________________________

For_________________________________

From_______________________________

To those who give and those who receive a Bundle of Love card, all have been part of a chain of events that has changes the quality of life of one or more of some of the poorest isolated elderly Leprosy patients in india. All we can say as the people who received tyre funds and make it possible to happen is –

THANK YOU

Eliazar T. Rose
Chairman, New Hope India

Maggie sister, Founder Member
New Hope India Relief Australia

This is what you gave with ever $20 Gift Bundle of Love. Each Love Bundle gives elderly Leprosy Patient, a new comb, sandal, sari, bath towel, soap, coconut oil, scented powder, hair clips and sweets. Bundles of Love are really more than just presents or a gift. They contain practical needed items.
A comb with a long and wide handle, that is easy to hold as many of the aged leprosy patients have deformed hands.
A pair of sandals, Velcro tape straps, inserts made from soft flexible rubber. The soles are tough recycled car tyre rubber. . Each is made to fit the foot as almost all the aged have a serious foot deformity. The sandal prevents ulcers caused through the now curable disease.
For the women, a bright Indian sari, which they swap with other women to get the colour that ‘suits’ them. The men are just as enthusiastic to get a new ‘western’ shirt and the traditional loongi. A cotton bath towel is must too.
It`s a great time to be here when the Bundles are distributed. For the aged who receive these Bundles, hair oil, scented powder, hair clips for the women-are all luxuries.
New Hope Australia is an incorporated registered charity, with DGR Status
– The donations made are tax deductible.

The Love Bundle and whats inside

New Hope Love Bundle

Christmas News 2012

Kottavalsa Education

January 12, 2013/in Blog/by New Hope

Dear Friends of New Hope Australia, I have asked Eliazar to give me an email to explain the situation we are in at New Hope main community centre at Kottavalsa. New Hope is very careful with our funds, but sometimes through circumstances like this, we really are struggling.

We had a crisis 2 years ago and I let you all know and you responded quickly and that’s why I feel that you should know when we are struggling. You are a friend to New Hope and that’s why I feel comfortable in asking you again if you can help. If you can donate ,even a little remember its Tax deductible. Maggie sister.

Kottavalsa Education News: Dear Allan brother and Maggie sister,The new school is not the problem per se. Even without the new school we have run into a serious education problem.We presently have a set of mediocre teachers and we pay mediocre too. Average Rs 4,000 – some with B.Ed degree.

They are managing 1st to 7th class. We now have a small mob of 8th to 10th class students and they need a higher grade of Teacher.
We advertised for teachers in general – English medium – Advertised in newspapers of different levels and languages. Advertised on the internet, advertised with newspaper brochure inserts.
We cant get a bite at Rs 7,500 per month,
One man says to Vasu – ‘do you think someone will work higher classes for Rs10,000’ – hung up laughing.
To enable the 13 senior students to continue their education – (Junior High School)
a) The most convenient in relation to School Bus going by and ‘just around the corner’ as opposed to in the town is a School set up by the Steel Mill for the staff children taking outside children.
b) We approached them for a discount – because we are poor.
c) We have 13 children in need of High School – all in the orphan group ##
d) After concessions, half bus charges Rs 13,500 per child. Per year PAYABLE IN ADVANCE –
The cost is $3,250
That is the SCREW we have to face. Seshu and then ETR bargained for the concession but they wont accept quarterly or half yearly payments – I can see the strategy!! – but it is hurting us.
e) This is less than 50% of what it would cost if we were able to get teachers at Rs7,500.

This is the toughest year for New Hope. It will be tougher next year as AKI will reduce funding. We have had a shocking summer with temperature in the 40’s (add) The question of diesel is horrendous. Rs 50 per litre and Petrol Rs 83. x 1.5 per hour x 8 hours – Rs 960 ($20) a day. The current system is so bad we can just fill the main tanks at the moment, at night. Without the Solar we wouldn’t have a computer in the school working. ETR is now trying to decide whether he can ‘steal’ any of the Solar power for the office computers. They have small UPS/Inverters but they hardly get enough to charge in one night.

Sincerely,
Eliazar T Rose
Director – New Hope India.

PS

Greetings,
Sorry – I did not explain the $3,250 is for all 13 children for 1 year, including a ‘joining fee’ which is paid only once.
We have only one student going for 10th class, 7 children in 9th class and 5 children in 8th class. This group will continue their high school at the same school to complete their 10th.

We hope that we can resolve the whole question and problem of teachers and education for the upper classes by the 2013 June new school year. We are working towards not having to send students out i.e this years 7th class will be in our system.

Please feel free to ask any questions. I realise its a bit complicated –
Email me at newhopeindia@live.com

Kindest regards,

Eliazar
Education Grants: We are appealing for a total of 20 education grants for our children in India – A 12 month commitment $100 AUD instalment plan will cover all of fees, books and tutorials for the school year. Although New Hope is proud to be an equal opportunity organization we do admit to a special concern for children with special needs simply because such children miss out on getting a fair education.

Kottavalsa Education News