Asharan Orphanage, Delhi

Afternoon visit to the Asharan Orphanage. Not without some anxiety and uncertainty, I expected to be greeted with some disillusioning stories and sadness. Quite the opposite, the orphanage was roomy, comfortable and full of warm light - and this is not even mentioning the warm welcome from the staff and the kids!

The 28 kids were a joy to be with, full of joy, laughter and love - I have rarely seen such happy children. And did they want to play, and have their photographs taken! We had to sort to some orderly queueing to make sure everyone has theirs taken. Hope you can see some of that energy and enthusiasm in the pictures.