A Ray of Hope UNESCO Youth Ambassador for the Culture of Peace: May 2026

Friday, May 29, 2026

Nigeria Emma School - phase 3 classroom

Aghalee Collection boxes, – Nigeria – Emma School beginning of phase 3 refurbishment that being the redecoration of one of the classrooms. Thank you to everyone for supporting us with their generosity

Saturday, May 09, 2026

India - 2 initiatives managing stress and mental health - residential excursion life opportunities and experiences

India - – congratulations to the inspirational Sujata and her teams two further wonderful initiatives.

It's the examination season at the School of Happiness.

We are grateful to Apollo Spectra Hospital, Chirag Enclave, Delhi for organizing a special session on Managing Stress and Mental Health by Dr Jyoti Mishra, Psychologist.

Our offsite excursion to Aurovalley Ashram, Uttarakhand with our Senior School students of the School of Happiness.

Through the 4 day unique Ashram Life Experience, the goal was to give our children an opportunity to step away from chaos and immerse themselves in a structured, serene and spiritually enriching lifestyle that combines meditation, yoga, mindful routines, spiritual learning and community living to holistically nurture the mind, body and soul.

Their day began at 6am with meditation, followed by yoga, eating breakfast and all meals mindfully in silence, shram daan, gaushala + unidiversity visit and spending time with Swami ji. They also participated in outdoor activities like Ganga snaan and Ganga Arati at Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh

It was a life changing and fulfilling experience for the children and they have returned with many learnings that they wish to apply in their day to day lives.

A Ray of Hope, UNESCO Youth Ambassador for the Culture of Peace

A Ray of Hope is not a charity and we try as far as possible never to assist in currency form, but rather prefer to investigate what people, especially children, need throughout the world and to deliver that item directly into their hands. This avoids many of the pitfalls that exist in the world of giving.
We believe that diversity of culture is enrichment and actively look for and promote friendships ..... if we can assist our friends we do.We have little difficulty in obtaining certain educational supplies and to date have distributed over $9 million worth. Some of the smaller items, although easily purchased, we feel it is to the benefit of everyone that those who wish can assist us and in doing so know that they have helped directly.
No member of A Ray of Hope receives financial gain of any kind but the true satisfaction of knowing that, at very least, we are attempting to make a difference.

Aims of A Ray of Hope

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We have had a request to inform readers how they can become involved in a Ray of Hope. Anyone who believes cultural diversity is enrichment, enjoys making friends and assisting when one can is welcome to contribute to our work. There is rarely a need to ask for financial support except possibly within the bounds of individual projects. Feel free to contact me on don@unesco.co.uk. Please read our daily journal and project details. A positive interest in one or more of our many facets is suffice for you to contribute and to make a difference. Website www.unesco.co.uk