Children in the DEC schools in India are discovering that they can hope and dream for the future. Recently they were asked what they would like to be when they grow up – some replied doctors, engineers and more. The 13,500 students in our schools and those who will join in years to come will dream big -- and their parents and communities will see a brighter flame of hope.

We continue to up-skill staff so they can provide educational excellence. Recently Australia’s Pacific Hills School System conducted training for 95 staff including child psychology, phonics, teaching methods, developing reading habits and more.

George Verwer and Philip Yancey visited schools and spent time with students. Philip also visited the tailoring and computer institutes at Uddamarry and the Lydia Enterprise of Women With a Cause.