WHAT IS THE WINTER WARMTH APPEAL?

 The Gaya district of Bihar and the adjoining district of Chatra in the forested area of Jharkhand are two of India poorest districts.

It is difficult to imagine in the blazing heat of summer, just how cold it can get here.

For a eight-week period in December to January the temperature can go down to near freezing point. For the poor, particularly children without blankets and any warm clothing this dangerous damp cold claims lives every year.

 The appeal was started following the death of a young girl in the night from the cold in her simple village dwelling and the appeal was started in the hope this would never happen again in the villages and communities in which we work.

The Trust has developed quiet and effective methods of getting blankets and warm clothing to those children most in need, ensuring effective distribution by local teachers and staff.

There is no doubt this annual appeal saves many lives.

A Blanket Costs just £5.00 or just $7.50 cents.

Thank you.

The 2007 Appeal.

Blankets and Sweaters being distributed at the Remand Home and at Rescue Junction last year. The Trust buys warm clothing and blankets well before the winter months when these items are available  at reasonable prices plus of course it means we are well prepared before the cold nights begin. Last year we also recieved hand sewn quilts from Marin County in California, with hand drawn pictures by the children from St Hilary School.

 Please visit www.globalgiving.com or www.justgiving.com and search winter warmth to donate directly to this appeal

                                                     People First

               Keeping children and familes warm this winter

Without shoes or warm clothing children face freezing to death in the bitterly damp cold of a Bihar winter night.