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Partner update: Pamodzi Ndi Ana, Zambia

Pamodzi Ndi Ana | Zambia

Hands Around the World (HATW) works in partnership with Pamodzi Ndi Ana (PNA) in Zambia. PNA specifically supports children with disabilities affected by spina bifida, cerebral palsy and hydrocephalus and works in collaboration with the... Read more »

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Partner update: Kenya Special Schools

Kenya Special Schools | Kenya

Irindiro Special School in Meru County, Kenya provides residential education and essential support to children with disabilities and special needs. The school provides a life-enhancing service to 115 children, delivering a special academic curriculum tailored... Read more »

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HATW film celebrating 30 years

The new Hands Around the World film was launched at our 30 year anniversary celebration event. We would encourage you to watch it if you haven’t seen it already, and to share with friends and... Read more »

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HATW Christmas Appeal 2024

Kenya Special Schools | Kenya

This Christmas HATW would like to raise money to support 334 visually impaired students attending St Lucy’s Primary and Secondary Schools for the Blind in Kenya. The schools are in need of essential IT equipment... Read more »

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HATW 30 year celebration event

We are so grateful to all those who came to the event in November at Bridges Community Centre, Monmouth, and to those who volunteered their time to help make it a success. The event was... Read more »

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Partner update: New Life Centre, India

New Life Centre | India

The New Life Centre School incorporates a Vocational Training Centre which operates in the afternoon when the school day is over. Local women complete a Tailoring course at the VTC under the guidance of Chumpa... Read more »

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Partner update: HATWJ and schools, Rwanda

HATWJ and Partner Schools | Rwanda

You’re a sky full of stars ‘You’re a sky full of stars’ is a joyful ballad by the British Rock Band, Coldplay. Its lyrics are full of hope and positivity, depicting an image of someone... Read more »

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Celebrating 30 years: Suzie’s story

“What’s the gravy ladle for?” I enquired curiously, as we stood in theatre, scrubbed and ready to start operating on a young man suspected of having sustained a ruptured spleen in a road accident. “You’ll... Read more »

30 years Annie

Celebrating 30 years: Annie’s story

Pamodzi Ndi Ana | Zambia

Simonetta from our partner project in Zambia, Pamodzi Ndi Ana, introduces Annie: “Annie started her journey with us as a volunteer in 2005. She got to know us thanks to a project on nutrition we were carrying... Read more »

30 years Emyr

Celebrating 30 years: Emyr’s story

I have always been interested in travelling overseas and experiencing an entirely different culture from the one I grew up in. I am in my final year of studying Economics at the University of Bristol.... Read more »

30 years Afsana

Celebrating 30 years: Afsana’s story

I am Afsana khatun, a registered nurse. I specialize in ICU & EMERGENCY department  I belongs to a small village, my father is a car mechanic. My educational journey started at Fr. Ante Gabric Memorial... Read more »

Celebrating 30 years: Father Maurice O’Gorman’s letter

In 2004,  a team of people mainly from (and sponsored by) the finance and legal firm Mourant travelled to Eswatini (formerly known as Swaziland). It was the second trip for Team Leader, Phil (see Phil’s... Read more »