PROJECTS
SEWING MACHINES
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We got four hand-operated sewing machines in autumn 2013. They do not require electricity.
COMPUTERS
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Girls got also two computers. They learn computer skills two times a week among other school work.
RECYCLING
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Agran koululaiset collect, sell, and recycle furniture, clothes, devices and other things to the school.
WORLD VILLAGE FESTIVAL
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We have participated in the World Village Festival since 2011.
INDIA WEDDING COFFEE
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We made a celebration coffee for Agran Koululaiset in Kerala, India. It's a blend of Robusta, with added chicory powder.
OBTAINING DESKS
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We prefer local workers in all of our purchases. Desks were also custom made by our instructions.
SCHOOL FOOD
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Offering food at school is rarity in India. We have a menu designed for the school. Bhuri Gautam, a disabled daughter of the neighbor, is getting us the milk.
TOILET HYGIENE
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In India it's quite a challenge to stay clean when going to the toilet. On the roof terrace of our school we have a traditional Indian porcelain toilet. We teach the kids with toilet hygiene.
OPENING THE SCHOOL
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Chaudhary Charity School opened its doors on July 5th, 2010.
Read Pirkko Hellstén's experiences from the first visit HERE.