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

Tuesday, June 09, 2015

June update 1

Nigeria x 2, Uganda and the Gambia

1. Educational expendables for David Tyler School, Uganda – livestock growing well free from disease. Keep at it Daniel.
2. Marvellous progress with new library and computer block – The Gambia –awesome Francis !!!
3. Educational visit to Lagos University museum - Nigeria – great work Ayodele.
4. Educational visit to photographic museum – Nigeria – partnership working well Raphael !!!

Thursday, May 21, 2015

May final update

May Final Update
1. Nigeria : Office and pupil furniture for Street to School Initiative.
2. Uganda : Granny’s house rebuilt after a storm
3. England : Photos of the raffle prize drawn by Bernie who donated the bear, and presentation of prize to Claire on behalf of the winner.
4. Nepal : New shoes for orphanage and educational supplies – also daughters’ temporary homes.
5. Nigeria : McMillan Textbooks for Glory of Hope
Many thanks to David Tyler Trust, Heather and Colleagues, Ulster Teachers’ Union, Elaine and Alan’s Mace, Zeta’s Pharmacy.

Monday, April 27, 2015

Nepal : awaiting for all the news from the Metta Centre and graduate daughters.

Uganda : David Tyler School - busy three weeks - a plethora of sponsors.

Busy three weeks at the David Tyler School.
1. New henhouse built
2. Chicks and layers arrive.
3. Shoes purchased for 33 children.
4. Examination papers completed.
5. Fields planted for the new season

Thanks to David Tyler Trust - new computer packafe for schools in rural Nepal.

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