Raised: 102%
 
Target: £1,500.00
Raised so far: £1,538.37
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It all started 18 months ago... in September 2008, when I had all my dreadlocks chopped off to raise money to help educate underprivileged children in my hometown of Mumbai, India. My initial fundraising target back then was a mere £300, but thanks to the generosity of all the kind people who have donated over the past year and a half, I have managed to more than quadruple that amount. My current fundraising total is £1399. 
 
I would like to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who has made this possible!
 
In September 2009, I went to India to visit Pratham's education programs in Mumbai and to see how all the money that I had raised was being used. However, unfortunately, I sustained a neck injury last summer and almost as soon as I arrived in Mumbai, I was hospitalised. Therefore, due to poor health, I was unable to undertake volunteer teaching work with Pratham, as I had intended. However, in November 2009, as soon as I felt well enough, I was able to venture out to two local slum areas in Borivali (Mumbai), to visit children attending Pratham education programs. This brief yet powerful experience served to humble and inspire me to continue my fundraising work.
 
I would now like to share the photos and video clips that I took of the Pratham children in Mumbai, so that you too can see where the money you donate goes.
 
My First Pratham Visit; Borivali, Mumbai; 4th November 2009, 9:00am- 12:00pm
 
Click here to view photos: 

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=390107&id=898820256&l=eb9511a978

Click here to view videos (taken by myself and my wonderful friend Flo):
 
''Puppet Fun With Pratham Kids''-  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwXKwYC7iAY
 
''Pratham English Class''-   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkijDlSQ6Ug
 
''Pratham Kids Singing Hindi Nursery Rhyme''-    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvaECW50eog
 
 ''Pratham Kids Meet Baby Lion''-   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eX0xGG6dJk
 
 
My Second Pratham Visit; IC Colony, Mumbai; 26th November 2009, 09:00am- 12:00pm
 
Click here to view photos:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=390130&id=898820256&l=b0e01f13d0

Click here to view videos (taken by myself):
 
''Pratham English Lesson''-   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swquXhrWlhw
 
''Pratham English Conversation Lesson''-   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzsY2r_wMu8
 
''Pratham Pre-School Child Telling A Story In Hindi''-   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4ZHOgcBlUI
 
''Pratham Child Reading A Story In Hindi''-   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3OEYv4coKg 
 
''Pratham Pre-School Children Singing Hindi Nursery Rhyme''-   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0dCq9cpKHk
 
''Pratham Children Reciting The Hindi Alphabet''-    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8pn8TUp3mo 
 
I hope that after seeing these photos and watching the video clips of the actual children that benefit from your donations, you feel as inspired as I did when I met them in India last year.
 
Unfortunately, due to my neck injury, I had to return to the UK in December for medical treatment. However, I am very pleased to say that I am recovering extremely well and I hope to return to India when I am fully recovered, in order to continue my work with Pratham.
 
My current target of £1500 will help educate over 250 children per year. Education is the only way out of poverty for these children. Most of us were lucky enough to have a good education, please help these children get one too!
 
I know that we can reach this target together!
 
To donate* to Pratham UK, please click on the following link, which will take you to my fundraising page:
 
Thank you so much for your support! I would not have been able to do this without you!

With love and gratitude,
Joybelle (Michelle/ Belle/ Baby Tiger/ Moonchops)
xxxxxx
 
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* Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Pratham UK gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.
 
For more information about Pratham UK: http://www.pratham.org.uk/
 
For more information about Pratham India (Mumbai): http://www.pratham.org/
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Have fun in New Zealand! I hope you raise more money for the people in India. Love Sarah x Donation by Sarah O'Mahoney, Hitherfield Primary Sch on 19/07/10

 
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Good luck! We support you 100°%! Much Love XXXX Donation by Charlotte MOINIER (from Tanto school) on 29/04/10

 
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With lots of love x Donation by Helen Sabberton on 06/04/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Much love and light, Joybelle. Namaste. Donation by Andrea L Campbell on 06/04/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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You are truly a selfless person Joybelle, its inspiring to read of your adventures and see the videos x Donation by Mark Crisp on 06/04/10

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
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Hi. I used to go to Meadow Way as a kid. I remember George.. he was fab. So happy that I get to play drums at my church now :-) Donation by Gemma Leggett on 22/11/09

 
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Donation by Veronique on 09/09/09

 
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Donation by Elaine & Mervyn on 09/09/09

 
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Hey Joybelle, Good onya you are an angel, a very motivated one,, blessings to you and your family... love bus to make smiles and good ... J sUn Donation by Jason Snook on 04/09/09

 
£9.37
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Good luck. Donation by Harshaprabha on 31/08/09

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Hiya babes! I am so happy you are doing what you are doing- you have really inspired me. Well done! Goodluck! Take care X Donation by Suzy G on 26/08/09

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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well done we dont know we are born in this country! Donation by helen simpson on 26/08/09

 
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Good luck with it all Michelle, Let us know how it goes, x Donation by Chris S on 25/08/09

 
£29.00 + £8.18 Gift Aid

You are amazing Joybelle Wish i could be there with you and the children. Keep up the amazing work your doing. XX Lola SAS Donation by Lola Alexander on 03/03/09

 
£25.00

Hello Miss D'Lima this is Chloé from Lionwood Juniro School. Ihank you for teaching us, it was really good. Good Luck with reaching your target. Donation by Chloé Rutland on 24/02/09

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Keep going, Miss Belle! Namaste. Donation by Andrea L Campbell on 21/02/09

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done you. I love hearing about all your stories! I'm sure you'll make your total! x Donation by Yasmin on 19/02/09

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Well done Joybelle. What an amazing amount you've raised so far. I hope you reach your target. Lot of love Jacqui x Donation by Jacqui Birchall on 19/02/09

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Shine on xxx Donation by Su on 18/02/09

 
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Donation by Frances on 16/02/09

 
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The Bus has never been the same since you & your Dreds came aboard !! Haha ! Congrats and every repect to you Joybelle... See ya again soon ! X Donation by Tam Mitchell on 28/10/08

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You've done a great job Michelle! I'm really proud of you! Keep up the good work! Donation by Randa on 23/10/08

 
£8.00

Fantastic way to raise money for a great cause :) Donation by Lyndsey Powell on 19/10/08

 
£3.00 + £0.85 Gift Aid

Well done. Go Pratham! Donation by Morten Juel Hansen on 17/10/08

 
£15.00

You Waaaaant ??? Love ya sis... I'm so very proud of you my twin !!! xxxMwahxxx Donation by Lionelle D'Lima on 12/10/08

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £1,191.87
  Offline donations: £346.50
  Mobile donations: £0.00
  Total Raised: £1,538.37
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £148.78

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