Prepared by 'Shanti Public Charitable Trust' (regd. 2197 of 1997).

This project was initiated in July 2004 with the sole objective of building 'Shanti Center' independent, self-sufficient and self-generating its resources.

In August 2007, a land measuring 26.4mts. x 54.4mts (1436.16sq.mts) was purchased and registered in the name of 'Shanti public charitable trust'.

Next, a plan was drawn by an architect, meeting the requirements of 'Shanti Center'

Thanks to all our well-wishers, family and friends, we have raised the amount, which will be sufficient for the completion of the foundation and the ground floor.

Funds permitting the construction of the first floor could commence around the month of February 2012 and should take approx. 8 months . for completion and we may envisage the inauguration of the new "Shanti Center" around October 2012.

The current rate of construction for the "Shanti Center" is approx. Rs. 15,000 per sq. meter (approx. Euro 230 per sq. meter).

We are trying our best to raise the required amount and we appeal to one and all to join in and help towards fulfillment of this long standing project. Thanks again,

On behalf of "Shanti"
Debiprasad and Daniela.

Dear friends and well-wishers of 'Shanti',

Best wishes for a 'Happy New Year' 2012…let us pray and have faith in God and hope in humanity. Here in Pondy and in south east India in general a devastating cyclone'Thane' caused heavy damages in the early hours of Friday the 29th of December'11 uprooting 70% of the trees,several electric posts apart from sweeping away most of the huts in Pondy. Standing crops were severely damaged. The wind speed rose to 150 Kmph. accompanied by heavy rain. A disaster of this magnitude has not taken place in Pondy in the last 45 years.
It was a difficult period for the next days without electricity, water and basic supplies like milk, vegetables etc. To give an idea we are sending a few photographs.

a) Damages at home and the hand work unit in the shed on the terrace of our house. The keith (coconut leaves) structure fully collapsed along with all the sun shades, breaking the sewing machine and other materials for the hand-work unit.

b) Damages in 'Shanti' : All the three keith huts used as class rooms for the kindergarten and 'after school coaching' classes have to be re-constructed and broken furniture in them redone or repaired. The shed for the cows and for keeping the tools have to be re-constructed. Many coconut trees and other big trees in the compound of 'Shanti' have to be cut and removed at the soonest. Parts of the compound wall of 'Shanti' are precariously poised and have to be repaired immediately.

c) Photos from the surrounding area: These are a few photos of the neighborhood from where most of our children come. Arrangements have been made for the badly affected ones in 'Shanti' temporarily.

d) 'Shanti Land': The gate and a part of the boundary wall was knocked off with the huge tree on the opposite side of the road falling over it along with the heavy electric post

Clearing of fallen trees and rebuilding of huts has started in 'Shanti' and will take some time for the situation to regain normalcy. It is our request to all to share in this process of restoration. Thanking you,
On behalf of 'Shanti',
Debi & Dani