UNESCO Youth Ambassador for the Culture of Peace
The last 12 months have been particularly exciting for A Ray of Hope, no less so in the context of Belarus where our friends continue to multiply. Two further visits took place to build on relationships and advance projects.
The following types of supply were delivered safely: - hospital uniforms, small toiletries, blankets, sheets, gowns, general medical items, trays, bandages etc also educational, dance and music supplies, dance costumes, etc. Specific medicines were funded on request as were individual educational requirements.
Four aspects are worthy of mention.
- A Ray of Hope was delighted to be able to assist several organisations working in Belarus who share our ethos.
- The Ecological Centre, Mozyr, contributed enormously to the programme of study ” The Value of Water”, and joined with groups and organisations in Pakistan, Nepal, St. Lucia, England and Northern Ireland to celebrate “World Peace Day”
- Again the winning entry paintings of the incredibly talented children of Belarus, were used as presentations by United Kingdom’s National Commission for UNESCO to the visiting dignitaries.
- 2008-2009 may see the development of an important ecological project of which there has been encouraging initial progress.