Day: December 30, 2018

Every year Christmas is celebrated commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world. Nepal Jesuit Social Institute planned to celebrate the occasion by inviting special children from Social Service Center and Aruna Bhawan. On Christmas eve, short and full of entertainment program was conducted for the children.

The day started with decoration of Christmas tree and Crib. The special children performed carol and received gift from NJSI. They also danced and sang song. A special surprise for our Director of NJSI was planned and soon after carol, team celebrated his birthday by cutting cake. Later, children watched some dance videos until the food was ready. Finally everyone enjoyed delicious food and the celebration was over.

The children were very happy and dancing all around. These charming angels made the day more special. Each of us enjoyed the day to the fullest as it was a double celebration. Smile was constant. It was a beautiful day indeed.

Shree Mahendra Ratna Basic School is located at Gangajamuna rural municipality ward no. 7, Budhathum, Dhading. After massive earthquake, school was destructed and students had to study in a Temporary Learning Center. After evaluating needs of the school, NJSI made 4 classroom building and provided well-furnished furniture to the school.

On 21^st December, 2018 team of NJSI went to the site for handover ceremony. The program took place in the presence of Chairman of the ward, Mr. Menn Adhikari and a representative from education and sports ministry, Mr. Babu Krishna Shrestha. It was long yet successful program followed by unique song dance and parade by students. Social audit was also done on the occasion of handover ceremony among all the beneficiaries.

Everyone was satisfied by the construction of the building. Pitam Dahal, teacher of the school stated that the students were facing difficulty in Temporary Learning Center (TLC) as they were staying in a very congested manner and weather wise also it was not favorable to the students. They were happy and grateful towards NJSI for constructing a well-furnished building.