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WantageOverseas represents the Community's involvement in - and support of - projectsoutside the United Kingdom, particularly in countries where the Community formerly had a presence.

The WantageAnnualOverseasReview 

Thispublicationoffersinsights from staff and volunteers involved in some of the works and projectswhich CSMV helped to establish and with which it continues to maintain a livelyconnection. The Review is a means of highlighting the ongoing needs of vulnerable,disadvantaged and disabled children and adults who continue to be supportedoverseas by the Community, through the Wantage Overseas Fund. If you would liketo receive a copy of Wantage Annual Overseas Review for your interest andprayers, pleasecontactus.

Thecurrent work

India

The schools, hostels, orphanageand nursing care which CSMV established in Pune,India have continued to flourish and are developing under the care and guidance ofdedicated staff. The Society of St Mary the Virgin in India (SSMVI) is the direct successor to CSMVin India, with the same aims and objectives.

The Society is pioneering outreachwork as well as developing and expanding the existing educational and elderlymedical care, in accordance with the needs of present day India. There are two schools on the site: St Hilda’s (Marathi medium) and Epiphany(English medium: over 800 students and some 50 staff) providing education fromnursery to senior certificate. St Michael’s residential hostel accommodatesabout 170 children. Besides the two schools in Pune, there is the Shanti SadanPrimary and High School in Lonavla, situated about 75km from Pune. It is aco-educational, English medium school with around 350 students.  

Muchof the overall caring work is aimed at enabling children to emerge from severelyunderprivileged and marginalised backgrounds in a secure and balanced way. The Wantage Overseas Fund provides annual support and regular reports are receivedfrom the Administrator as well as from others.

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South Africa 

Irene Homesis the main work of those withwhich CSMV continues to keep in touch and support financially. It provideslife-long residential care for those disabled by learning difficulties. Fulltime staff are caring for almost 90 women residents in eight family houses. Inaddition, 40 Day Care Centre workers assist in the workshops (which are alsoopen to non-residents).The craft work undertaken is sold as part of Irene Homes’ fundraising efforts and those responsible for the craft items receive asmall wage, which helps to give self-affirmation. The Day Centre workers give support by providing courses, creative activities andoutings, thus enabling the residents to lead as full a life as possible.Important links are maintained with the work of Irene Homes by South African Associates and Oblates ofCSMV. 

Botswana 

Arange of individual and small group needs are aided by the Wantage Overseas Fundwhich continues to give regular assistance to pastoral and educational ministry.In particular, a pre-school for orphaned and vulnerable three to six yearolds at Gabane, a large traditional village, is being supported and encouragedto expand by Wantage Overseas grants.  

In General  

The network of CSMV Associates andOblates, represented in different ways in each country, helps to maintainessential support for Wantage Overseas and, wherever possible, visits areundertaken by CSMV Sisters.  

How might you help?

Ifyou feel led to visit any of the Wantage Overseas projects and to write briefly(around 300 words) about your alongside impressions, your text would beconsidered for inclusion in the next edition of The Wantage Overseas Annual Review.

Donationsfor our work overseas from individuals, groups, parishes and institutions aremuch needed and greatly appreciated.

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