Orphans blessed with a new home in Sichuan

Orphans play tug-of-war at a charity school opened by Liangshan Yi Women and Children's Development Center in Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan province August 27, 2010. 296 orphans, who lost their parents to natural disasters and poor health, have lived in the boarding school funded by charity organizations and individuals. Besides the free accommodation and education, the school hands out 120-yuan living expense payments to every orphan each month. [Photo/Xinhua]