Nepal is currently in “Constitution Assembly Election” mode and the political leaders are dedicated in spreading information about the CA Election among the Nepalese people, so a fair and just election can take place. Most schools have final examinations now in order to finish exams before the election. On election week, everything stops! Our children’s school exams started 16 March. The younger children have exam in the morning, the older students in the afternoon. Worth a special mention; in the second term exams, Laxmi ranked first. Others including Sajina, Aita, Shree Krishna and Cheewang did very well in the second term so we shall see what the latest results will be… Recently, we received a generous donation (thank you!!!) so we have spruced up the orphanage, which was in dire need of it! All the walls have been freshly painted which has delighted the children. They were really excited when the painting was finished and they felt they had a brand new house. We have just renewed our licence to run as an orphanage. The welfare inspectors have insisted that we improve the accommodation for our children. So our next job, using the donation received, is to carpet and lino the floors, buy tables and chairs for the children. This means winter will be a lot more bearable and the kids will be able to sit up and eat their meals and do their homework. I am very pleased that the authorities are cracking down on the standard of orphanages throughout Nepal. By doing this, orphans are being looked after on a national front. The children at OHC are growing fast particularly those who are reachingtheir teens. Bijay≠s voice is deeper and acne is prominent. Bijay has become a great leader for the other children when Anandi not at the home. Other children; Ranjana, Shanti, Aita & Rupesh are also growing up and changing physically. Ranjana is very mature in her speech and takes responsibility for the small children. Sometimes, Ranjana organizes a dance program at OHC for the girls and teaches them how to dance. Sajina, in particular, has become an excellent dancer. Rupesh≠s English has improved so much that he is becoming really fluent. He is the first one to talk to volunteers or visitors who come to OHC about all sorts of topics! This last month, we have had a Danish volunteer, Camilla, at OHC. A kind and dedicated young woman, she has helped the children with their homework and has taught them many games and creative activities, often taking the children to the park.