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

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Philippines and Uganda

July Update
1. Philippines : classroom refurbishment
2. Uganda – Hermitage School -
a. All pupils and vocational students in uniform.
b. Prefects appointed.
c. Art classes underway
d. Computer package purchased

Tuesday, May 31, 2016

June Update

1. Uganda : following the possible threat from intruders – not just to our school but the district – the educational authorities decreed that all premises should be secure – Hermitage Secondary School and Vocational Centre therefore needed gates !

2. India : Henny Penny Library 38 – magnificent Sujata and team. The library is situated at Himalaya Public School Village Suyalgarh. This not for profit initiative was started five years back by Mr. Brij Mohan Joshi since the children from his village had to travel very long distances to reach the nearest school for basic education. They started off as a Primary school but today they have extended it to 8th grade, adding one class every year. The school focuses on all round development of the child and provides a platform for many cultural and sporting activities along with academics.

3. Nepal : Maiya visits rural schools to discuss possible areas where she and ourselves might be of assistance.

4. Nigeria : Gladys organises visit to Museum and Bakery. Excellent educational practice following bakery workshops at the school.

Monday, May 16, 2016

May Update

May Update
1. Uganda : Examination time David Tyler School
2. Uganda : Hermitage Secondary School gets first of the new school uniforms – and the security guard also.
3. Nigeria : 2 educational visits to museums – good day had by all
4. Nepal : Maiya visits a rural school some distance from Kathmandu
5. Nepal : Educational visit to site of interest

Friday, April 15, 2016

April 2016 : Nigeria, Uganda and Nepal

April 1 Update
1. Nigeria : Educational visit to Fire Station
2. Uganda : Hermitage ..... new school uniforms – magnificent effort from tailoress.
3. Uganda : Hermitage : Hairdressing, sewing vocational skills : young entrepreneurs – soap making.
4. Nepal : educational fieldtrip to
5. Nepal : Renu & Dilip’s beautiful son, and perhaps a future SG of United Nations

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.

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