"A Ray of Hope UNESCO Youth Ambassador for the Culture of Peace"
A Ray of Hope began life in 1996 as a choir and orchestra of 60 children and 10
teachers. It grows daily and now boasts a membership of over 360,000 worldwide of
those caring and being cared for.
1063 schools and rganisations have been supported in 61 countries to the value of goods worth over $8 million. Uniquely it
is free from administrative costs, including salaries and expenses, so all support
received is delivered complete to worthy recipients in the developing world.
Currently there are over 14 major projects on 4 continents. The largest being the
Kabbubu Library and Community Programme, Uganda and the drive for positive
citizenship in Nigeria : others include orphanages in Nepal, India and Hungary,
specialist schools and educational / art / music / dance establishments in Belarus,
groups in Romania, Sierra Leone, Philippines and various cultural, environmental,
scientific and peace promoting initiatives across the world.
The aims of the International NGO are many but at the forefront is the promotion
that cultural diversity is enrichment. Of equal importance is the desire to make
friends and if possible to assist friends in the growth of education, science and
culture.
Don McBurney
Director
UNESCO Youth Ambassador for the Culture of Peace
Member of UK's National Commission for UNESCO
The Foundation For Endangered Species is a fully registered UK charity, number 114728, whose objects are to protect and to promote the natural and physical environment. We are committed to stopping the Mass Extinction of the Species and tackling all of its causes.
To operate globally at the highest levels we have become delegates to UNESCO conferences where we support Sustainable Living, Sustainable Development, as well as UNDESD. Andy Mydellton is also a member of the Associated Schools Project Network (ASPnet) group and is an adviser to them on 'Environmental Concern'. See News and Events page for photo of beach clean.
