Saphara

Dr Reeta Rao, the founder of SNEHA Academy, lifts a child's face to ensure they look her in the eyes. In this simple gesture Dr Reeta shows the enormous importance placed on ensuring children from the lowest positions in society are given equal value and worth.

Saphara is dedicated to providing transformational education for young people and teachers. Changing the lives of the most deprived + marginalised children, giving them the chance to flourish regardless of social status, religion or gender. 🔗Click the link in our bio to donate

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Saphara founder Dr Christine Burnett is delighted to be celebrating 25 years in India. 'When I first came to India in Oct 1998 I could not have imagined the impact that India would have on me. It's wonderful to be here to celebrate this milestone among amazing tribal girls!'

Christine is thrilled to be in India on International Day of the Girl, visiting schools to meet the amazing girls taking part in Saphara Girl Champions. She says 'it's great to see girls creating communities to support each other to Be the Change in their families and schools.'

So excited about Saphara Newcomer Welcome Days during #RefugeeWeek 🎉 300 P5 children and Year 13 students together celebrating the richness of cultural diversity in our NI classrooms! To finish the week we hear from Aimee, Reanna, Shea and Fergal

So excited about Saphara Newcomer Welcome Days during #RefugeeWeek 🎉 300 P5 children and Year 13 students together celebrating the richness of cultural diversity in our NI classrooms!

So excited about Saphara Newcomer Welcome Days during #RefugeeWeek 🎉 300 P5 children and Year 13 students together celebrating the richness of cultural diversity in our NI classrooms! Leah, Abby and Matthew share their stories with you today

So excited about Saphara Newcomer Welcome Days during #RefugeeWeek 300 P5 children and Year 13 students together celebrating the richness of cultural diversity in our NI classrooms! In this video we hear from Caitlin and Adam about their experiences with the programme 🎉

So excited about Saphara Newcomer Welcome Days during #RefugeeWeek 300 P5 children and Year 13 students together celebrating the richness of cultural diversity in our NI classrooms! 💃☘️🎉

St Mary's and Stran students welcome 70 primary school children to celebrate cultural diversity in our schools. @StMarys_Belfast @stranbelfast #NewcomerWelcomeWeek

Saphara Newcomer Welcome Week on BBC this evening - don't miss it! @StMarys_Belfast @stranbelfast #NewcomerWelcomeWeek

Saphara Newcomer Welcome Week gets under way. @StMarys_Belfast @stranbelfast #NewcomerWelcomeWeek

Newcomer Welcome Week begins! Tomorrow 16 student teachers from St Mary's and Stranmillis UCs are hosting 70 children from Fane St and St Paul's Primary schools for fun educational activities to celebrate cultural diversity. @StMarys_Belfast @stranbelfast #NewcomerWelcomeWeek

@SapharaBeChange @StMarys_Belfast @stranbelfast #NewcomerWelcomeWeek

A massive thank you to the St Mary's and Stranmillis College team 2023 for making our first India trip since Covid such a fantastic experience!

Some kabaddi chaos at Sneha!

Amazing memories of our final celebration day at Sneha with the College team

Lessons in Rangoli Art from Class 8 at Sneha Step 3: Sit back and admire your handiwork!