A Ray of Hope UNESCO Youth Ambassador for the Culture of Peace: 2016

Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Message from our Friend Dr. Federico Mayor

Miscellaneous December / January 2017

Miscellaneous December / January
1. Titbits from Nepal.
2. Supplies from Roch Valley
3. Maiya and friends assist at the orphanage with supplies
4. Vera organises environmental presentations

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Henny Penny Libraries No 39

Henny Penny Library #39 Saraswati Vidya Mandir
Aanganwadi, Village Kathiya
Distt Rishikesh
Uttarakhand

Number of children : 25

This is among the smallest denominator village schools of India - the Aanganwadi model. The goal is to provide basic primary school level education to all. The bigger school may be several kilometers away and the small children find it difficult to negotiate such long distances. The volunteer teacher is given a token stipend salary by the Govt. This is a joint initiative with Snow Leopard Adventures, the leading Adventure Sports company of India. They will be supporting the school from time to time.

November - December Update

November – December Update

1. Nepal – well done Maiya with our new project – travelling street theatre celebrating and promoting Nepalese Culture.

2. Uganda – Hermitage Secondary School and Vocational Centre

3. Uganda – David Tyler Primary School Miscellaneous events.

Saturday, November 12, 2016

November, 2016

Interim project period – miscellaneous photographs from our projects and potential new projects for December, 2016, in India, Nepal, Philippines, Gambia, Uganda.

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

Readers' Request

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

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