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

Thursday, February 05, 2026

Uganda - computer packages for Hermitage School

Uganda – From Daniel -three computer packages arrive and installed one week before the commencement of a new term Hermitage community secondary School and vocational centre has more students being offered ICT courses yet the school had 4 computers These 3 computers will support students with ICT, computer literacy and research lessons.

India –story telling workshop

From Sujata - We recently had an amazing interactive session with renowned photographer Vicky Roy where he shared his incredible journey from a runaway child of 10 working as a rag picker at the New Delhi Railway Station to becoming an internationally recognised photographer.

In this session of Visual Storytelling, he shared his experiences in photography, life struggles, creative journey and his mantra for motivation with our children at the School of Happiness. His story resonated very well with our children and gave them renewed determination that one should never be afraid to dream big in life.

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