The Rainbow Challenge is a voluntary community service project in North-Eastern India by three Scout Groups from Dublin, Ireland:
- The 35th Dublin, Donore Avenue - The 127th Dublin , Drumcondra - The 5th Port Dublin, Dollymount
The project aims to support eductation for poor children in India. The Rainbow Troop of 18 male and female Scouts from Dublin will spend 3 weeks in India from December 20th to January 11th providing teaching assistance and introducing Scout Programme to the Loreto Sealdah School in Kolkata and building a school at Laitkor, Meghalaya.
In addition, The Rainbow Fund aims to provide long-term financial support to this cause. You can donate to The Rainbow Fund by contacting John Lawlor at jlawlor@scout.org.
Keep an eye on the progress of the Rainbow Troop during their adventures in India by logging on to rainbow-challenge.blogspot.com.
Friday, January 9, 2009
Back in Kolkata
We have arrived back in Kolkata and have reasonable internet access again. The blog will be updated with our journey and the challenges we faced in the North East over the next few days. There is a lot to say so watch this space!!!!
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