Historic Occasion Happening Soon

So later this month I will turn 30, obviously a pretty cool milestone (despite the fact that I still have no discernible career and am on less than minimum wage). My self-imposed exile prohibits me from bullying people into coming to a party and the postal service is not great (in either country) so for anyone who may possibly have been tempted into celebrating with me, or even giving me a small gift I would like to suggest an alternative. I have set up a fundraising page for the Esther Benjamins Trust and I would be very grateful to anybody who would like to, and is able to, donate.

I have written a little before about the work of EBT but in brief they rescue and repatriate Nepali children who have been trafficked across the border into India. Those children for whom a return home is not possible (because of the risk of re-trafficking, or for other reasons) are cared for in one of three refuges where they are provided with high quality care and a good education. They also look after street children and children whose parents are in prison. They run various educational programmes and fund a school for deaf children in Bhairahawa (South-west Nepal). The work that is being done out here is really amazing. For more information please visit the website at www.ebtrust.org.uk

Obviously, it should go without saying that if anyone has already got anything for me I would love to receive it! And cards are still appreciated ☺