Friends of Udayan

A copy of the Friends of Udayan newsletter written by Caroline Weldon, UK Co-ordinator, updating friends of progress and activities throughout the year.
Click here to download a copy : Friends of Udayan Newsletter 2011.pdf

Returning from India at the end of February 2011, the students (past and present) from St Joan of Arc Catholic School have created a video of their time spent on their pilgrimage through India culminating with a stay at Udayan for our readers to enjoy.

Returning from India at the end of February 2011, the students (past and present) from St Joan of Arc Catholic School have created a video of their time spent with the children at Udayan for our readers to enjoy.

It is with great excitement that seven past and present students along with Caroline Weldon, Beverley Schramm and Kathryn Spink are planning to set off on St Joan’s fourth pilgrimage to Udayan on Sunday 6th February 2011. The itinerary includes visits to centres of worship belonging to the major religions as well as to places of cultural and historical interest. The highlight and main purpose of the journey is the visit to St Joan’s whole school charity, Udayan, in order to see how it is developing and spend some time working alongside the children. During their time at Udayan the students will be helping the children with their literacy skills.

Congratulations to Hazel Nash completing her fourth successful summit, Mt Elbrus. At 5,642 metres it is the highest mountain on the European Plate. This coming year will find Hazel taking on Carstensz Pyramid in Papua New Guinea. All funds raised from this particular climb will go to Udayan, with the ultimate goal in mind of £60,000. Hazel will eventually tackle Mt Everest to become the oldest person to climb the highest mountains on all seven continents. See www.hazelnash.com for Hazel’s challenges and triumphs. Sponsorship can be made through www.justgiving.com/Hazel-Nash

Beverley Schramm returned to Udayan this summer in order to further develop the teaching of English. She was delighted with the progress that had been made but aware there is a long way yet to go.

To mark Udayan’s 40th Ruby Anniversary a special anniversary edition of Dawn magazine has been made for the occasion.

To download a copy please click here.

In March 2010 Udayan celebrated its 40th anniversary.

Click here to view some pictures from the event.

On 22nd April 2010 an evening of South Indian food and live music raised £750 for Udayan. Mohammed Noor, owner of the Krishna Inn, Ewell served a speciality menu and Mythiraye Ravinthiran gave an outstanding performance on the veena, accompanied by Archuna Vijendra on the miruthangam and Arun Maheswaran on the gudham and udu utar.

A video from the children of Udayan