Volunteering in Kolkata - Part 4
In his final letter from Kolkata below, Emil (DO25), reflects on his six months volunteering with Future Hope, a charity that helps street children escape poverty through education, medical care, and providing homes. We hope some of our 2026 leavers might be inspired to follow his path if taking a gap year. Emil has contributed so much and learnt even more.
In his January - February update, Emil reflects on the final chapter of his six months at Future Hope, describing it as a deeply formative experience. He highlights the children’s challenging backgrounds and the school’s vital role in providing stability, care, and opportunity, while much of his own time was spent in the Resource Room, where he learnt the value of patience, adaptability, and persistence through daily work with the students. In his concluding reflections, Emil acknowledges the challenges of an unpredictable environment but emphasises how much he has learnt in return, with the experience becoming a deeply personal journey shaped by the children, the community, and the unexpected.
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