Nearest and dearest,

I have joined Suas 2015's volunteer programme recently. This means I willl be travelling to Kolkata (formely Calcutta) in India where i will be volunteering as a teacher in a local school. My focus will be on educagtiong and empowering children through improving their literacy skills and on working with the community to deliver a lasting change. Suas is a fantastic charity that works with local organisations in India and listens to the needs of each cummunity. You may have seen from my bombardement of 'ditties' on social media that literacy is hugely important to me as I love language as a means of expression and sharing. Education does not only help in giving children an advanatge in the work force but also improves health and sanitation, provides confidence, teaches social skills, is a means of reducing discrimination and allows the child to question the world, what they know and develop themselves.

Any donation would be extremely welcome. I know people can be dubious of certain charities and forms of volunteering and I am myself but Suas is one the most inspiring while also practical and thorough charities that I have found.

Love to you all,

le gach dea-ghuí,

Brigid xxxxx