Dilkusha Week: One-Month-Old Twins Are Youngest Of 36 Children At Dilkusha Home
“We are grateful to God, our Father for blessing us with this home and for other homes for Fiji children through the support of the Government and the generosity of people and institutions here in Fiji and overseas,”
Tuesday 17 September 2019 | 17:53
Dilkusha Home girls with their teacher after their meke performance on September 16, 2019, at the Dilkusha Home in Nausori. Photo: Kelera Sovasiga
About 36 children are being housed at Dilkusha Home in Nausori, the youngest is a pair of twin babies just one-month-old.
This was revealed yesterday during the official opening of the week-long celebration of Dilkusha Week to commemorate 115 years since the home’s establishment in 1904.
President of the Methodist Church of Fiji and Rotuma, Reverend Epineri Vakadewavosa said the gathering was to also celebrate the protection of children for families, community and the nation dating back to the colonial days.
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“Dilkusha Home provides the Christian family experience to help children in their wholesome development,” he said.
“Special attention to their nurturing through improvements in development activities and capacity building for our caregivers are focused on preparing them well for successful adult life.
“We are grateful to God, our Father for blessing us with this home and for other homes for Fiji children through the support of the Government and the generosity of people and institutions here in Fiji and overseas,”
Former residents of Dilkusha Home with President of the Methodist Church of Fiji and Rotuma, Reverend Epineri Vakadewavosa and wife Titilia on September 16, 2019, at the Dilkusha Home in Nausori. Photo: Kelera Sovasiga
Edited by Percy Kean
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