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Saphara teams give young people the opportunity to engage in issues of justice and global citizenship through working with educationally disadvantaged children in India. Saphara is a non-profit, non-denominational Christian organisation which welcomes young people from all backgrounds, races and religions.

"You must be the change you want to see in the world."

Gandhi

Transform
the lives of children with few opportunities

Encounter
the excitement of Indian culture

Challenge
yourself at the Global Awareness weekend

Enjoy
the team experience and make new friends

Experience
the Taj Mahal, the world's most beautiful building

Saphara thanks NI-CO for hosting the Team Day and for its commitment of ongoing support for Saphara's schools programme. NI-CO provides world class assistance internationally through unique access to Northern Ireland Public Service practitioners to achieve sustainable development.

Summer school teams July 2009

On 9 July, Saphara Co Down school team of 16 young people set off for north India to work with disadvantaged children.

Follow the trip through their daily blog >

Christine meets former President

Dr Christine Burnett was honoured to meet former Indian president Dr Abdul Kalam during a recent visit to Belfast.

Irish News features latest Saphara trip

An article about the most recent Saphara trip to India was published in the Irish News on April 20th 2009

Read the article >

Saphara women's trip to India

On 19th February, fifteen women visited India to promote Saphara's vision of unlocking potential through education

Read their trip report >

How can you support Saphara?

If you wish to donate money or contribute in any way to the charity please get in touch.

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