Awamu is a charity close to my heart and whilst I'd love to send this blanket directly to them, they will have to pay to receive it. So I'm 'raffling' it here.

The blanket is hand made (by me), measures 75cm by 92cm (29" x 36") and is machine washable. Suitable for a crib, buggy, pram or cot, or just for putting over your lap.

For every £3 donated, I'll put your name in a pot to have a chance to win it. Technically this isn't a raffle as then Gift Aid wouldn't apply. But please do donate and the more you do, the more likely you are to become the proud owner of a lovely thing. The picture doesn't really do it justice... :)

Read more about Awamu's latest campaign to raise money for women & children in Kampala, Uganda here

It's all about protecting girls. Lockdown has forced many children into dangerous work to support their families.

They urgently need to raise £9,955 to help more girls like Joy.

£50 could help us provide a room for women and girls in need of emergency shelter.

£300 could help us paint and decorate our emergency shelter. Providing a safe, comforting temporary space for survivors of violence.

£95 could provide training for girls so they can earn a living without putting themselves at risk.

£78 could buy soap and handwashing equipment for our classes keeping pupils and teachers safe whilst learning.

£21 could pay for a blackboard to use during a study group for at-risk children. We will provide classes for girls like Joy who are at risk of not returning when they reopen next year.

£5 could provide a girl with a dignity kit (soap and sanitary items)

£10 could help us train youth leaders, who will help us develop a community wide action plan to help prevent, report and handle cases of violence against children. They will also provide sexual reproductive health rights and peer counselling sessions to over 500 at risk girls.