Basketball!

The parents have been clearing the bushes on a piece of land outside the hostel for a basketball court. Joji mailed me the pictures. It's so good to see the community getting out and helping itself. In the environment of poverty and lack of education that pervades places such as this, the people often tend to become resigned, lethargic, and prefer to leave it to others to take initiatives. One of the important aspects of Shantidhara's work is that it re-empowers people, helping them materially and with education of course, but also encouraging them to self-sufficiency and helping themselves.