Kohima, April 16 (EMN): Kohima Orphanage and Destitute Home (KODH) on April 16 (Sunday) observed its 44th foundation day coinciding with Easter Sunday.
In her address, KODH chairperson Neibanuo said Kohima Orphanage and Destitute Home was established by her late mother Zaputuo-ü Angmai on this day in 1973 and turned 44 years on April 16, 2016. She informed that in the coming six years (2023), KODH will be celebrating its golden jubilee celebration.
Neibanuo said at present there are 93 children in the Home and revealed that seven children sat for Higher Secondary School Examination (HSSLC) under NBSE this year and waiting for results. She thanked all the well-wishers who have been helping the Home over the years.
During the foundation day, KODH children presented special number marking the day with Helen Zaputuoü, who chaired the programme, and the vote of thanks was proposed by John Zasituo.
The Best Inmate award for the year 2016-17 was given to Mark, now studying in Class VIII. He aspires to become a doctor.
It may be mentioned here that KODH founder and president Ama Zaputuo-ü Angami passed away on March 24, 2011, at the age of 89 years. Late Zaputuoü Angami, with her commitment, started the Kohima Orphanage and Destitute Home in 1973 and ran the Home for 38 years till her demise.
