Did you know?
I was fortunate enough to be able to spend a month at Uma Nivas earlier
this year and can honestly say that it was a unique and fascinating
experience.
I had travelled in India for several months previously but I feel that
the time I spent at the school - and the friends I made - provided the
most unique cultural insight I gained throughout my trip.
Didi Vratiisha was a wonderful host and did everything in her power to
make our stay as enjoyable as possible. The children and other staff at
the school were extremely welcoming and very excited to learn in new
ways.
Their warmth and generosity of spirit really made the whole experience
worthwhile and taught me much about Bengali living and culture which I
would have been extremely unlikely to encounter without becoming
involved in such a project.