The Rural Development Trust (RDT) is a non-governmental organization committed to the progress of vulnerable and disadvantaged communities in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, in Southern India.

As part of our nursing degree 10 of us are travelling to India to deliver healthcare in Bathapalli Hospital and in remote rural areas. We will also be visiting orphanages where we will be taking as many gifts as we can fit into our suitcases!

RDT works in partnership with the communities, other grassroots organizations and the Government to provide long-term solutions that contribute to eradicating poverty and reducing inequalities.

Since its inception in 1969, the organization has endeavoured to improve the quality of life of the rural poor, with a particular emphasis on women, children and people with disabilities. It has progressively implemented comprehensive development programmes involving all areas of development.

Today RDT conducts robust, well-entrenched projects designed to ensure access to quality education, primary and hospital health care, housing and basic services; to support the empowerment of women, people with disabilities and tribal communities, and to unleash the full potential of future generations through culture and sports.

If you would prefer to make a donation directly to the charity or read any further information please follow this link.

https://rdtfvf.org/about-rdt/

Equally any small change for toys will be greatly appreciated!

Thank you very much for reading xx