Jo Coffey, a long term supporter of the Illam, reflects on the photo exhibition at Mahara Gallery. The exhibition is the story of two Kiwi storytellers - Jean Watson and Mo Greig. Jean and Mo never met, but Jean would have loved Mo for her gift with words and images, her compassion, her insightfulness and her sense of social justice.

A big thank you to everyone who supported our Afternoon Tea and Movie in May. It was a great afternoon enjoyed by all and fantastic to introduce new supporters to Jean's fabulous Children's Home. We hope to continue her legacy with all your help.

The nursery/primary school started on the premises of the old hostel building has completed 10 years! Starting with just a few children, the school roll now boasts 331 children and well over a dozen teachers and staff. The school is now a well established model school in Nilakottai and an initiative we at KIT are...

Authentic Indian Vegetarian meal

Tickets $25 Adults, $10 Children.

Saturday 18 June, at the Indian Cultural Centre, 48 Kemp St, Kilbirnie

Two dinner time options 5.30pm (and out at 7pm) or 7.30pm (and finish at 9pm)

More details to follow, but for now …. Save The Date of Sat 18 June and start thinking about getting a group together to attend this event and support our charity.

A promotional stall was held at the Wellington Diwali Festival event on 26 October. Many thanks to the helpers in the picture (R-L: Rieko, Nithya, Vidthia, Sharmila). We had a number of other regular supporters assisting us on the day to take turns running the stall, these included Ray & Geraldine, Beth, Naena & Ray, Bhagee and Pravin. Many hands make light work and was definitely more fun, with everyone enjoying their time talking to passers-by about their...

Two rather significant and wonderful events that took place at Nilakottai over the last few months!

The first was the inauguration of the new girls hostel on the garden land! This marks a major milestone for completing phase one of the new complex. A simple and memorable event was held on 21^st August with special poojas (prayers) attended by local dignitaries, well-wishers and former students. A few days later, the...