I JUST wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone in Tavistock who kindly donated to my fundraising efforts in Bedford Square last Friday week. I raised over £130 for GlobalGiving UK and local development projects in India, and I am incredibly grateful to the people of Tavistock for their generosity!

The money you helped raise will support grassroots development projects in India, working on child education and health, and women's empowerment.

These projects are small and locally-run, and don't have the resources to raise awareness of their work internationally in order to increase donor funding, so the money raised will make a significant direct and positive impact in local communities in western India.

I will be visiting these projects over the summer to support them in improving their services, maximising their impact and raising awareness of their work. If you are interested in learning more, please visit my blog at passagethroughindia.wordpress.com

With thanks and best wishes

Hannah Sainsbury