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Mango House - Monthly / Weekly Needs
 

Fruit

Fruit is given it in the two local slums we support every day. This varies between oranges, bananas, apples, water melon and seasonal fruit.

Milk

Milk is provided every day to the children we support, along with the fruit. Calcium is good for bones and teeth. Children are givenat least one glass of milk every day.
Cost : Rupee Rs 800/- British Pound £10.50 - Euro €12.50 - US Dollar $18 -   Cost : Rupee Rs 1000/- British Pound £13.30 - Euro €15 - US Dollar $22.50
     

Rice & Dry Provisions

Plenty of rice, dhal, dried peas, beans and pulses is bought each week. This makes up the majority of the food at "The Mango House". As the volunteers will tell you, Saroja makes the simplest ingredients taste wonderful.

  

Vegetables

Vegetables are another basic group which are used every day in the cooking, Items like fresh tomatoes, ginger, peppers and of course chilli are bought each week and delivered to Mango House.

 
Cost : Rupee Rs 1600/- British Pound £21 - Euro €24.50 - US Dollar $36   Cost : Rupee Rs 750/- British Pound £10.00 - Euro €11.50 - US Dollar $16.50
     

Chicken & Eggs

Chicken is one of the children's favourites. Saroja cooks a variety of dishes, including the lovely coconut chicken curry to keep the children asking for more.

 

Fish

Fish is provided for the children once a week. The fresh catch is sold in the local market early in the morning, mackerel, pomfret, prawns and other fish are bought.

Cost : Rupee Rs 1200/- British Pound £16 - Euro €18.50 - US Dollar $27   Cost : Rupee Rs 800/- British Pound £10.50 - Euro €12.50 - US Dollar $18
 

Medicine

Medical help is one of the most important and varied ways help is provided. In the last year there has been treatment for children with severe burns, malaria, T. B. and leprosy. As well as these more severe diseases the common problems of cuts, burns and skin conditions are always requiring attention.
 

Gas, Water & Electric

Gas, water and electricity are essential to the running of "The Mango House". The average bill for all three is around £16 per month.
Cost : Rupee Rs 800/- British Pound £10.50 - Euro €12 - US Dollar $18   Cost : Rupee Rs 1200/- British Pound £16 - Euro €18.50 - US Dollar $27
 

Current Needs
 

Sponsor a Child's Educational Needs for a Year

Donate Charity Items in IndiaThe last couple of years we have been very lucky in receiving educational donations. This year has been much quieter even though the number of children helped continues to grow. The new school year starts in June and it would be great to have everything ready for the children. Each child will receive all their requirements which include school uniforms, bags, shoes, rain coats (for the monsoon), pens, pencils etc and books. Any school or exam fees and trips are also paid for throughout the year. On average the cost to cover a child's education for a year is around £20
Cost : Rupee Rs 1500/- British Pound £20 - Euro €23 - US Dollar $33
 

*An exchange Rate of 75 Rupees to the pound has been used to calculate the cost in Sterling, 65 Rupees for the Euro and 45 Rupees to the US Dollar, the actual rates fluctuates daily. If you require a more accurate calculation there are many free sites that do the exchange rate between British pounds, the Euro and Indian Rupees - All Totals are rounded up to nearest whole number.