One of the things I love most about travelling is learning about different cultures and traditions. I try to travel with an open heart and mind, seeking positive, enriching experiences. But every now and again, as is inevitable, I come across...
A child’s life in Senegal
The dust, the smiles and the rhythm of the drums, West Africa, can really get under your skin; I lost count of the number of times I've visited this corner of the globe a long time ago. As I set out on a journey of a different kind, namely sponsoring a child in...
Face Up, putting girls’ rights where they can’t be ignored
Becoming a digital ambassador for Plan UK Earlier this year I was delighted to receive an email from Plan UK, a branch of the international children's charity, inviting me to join them for an afternoon of networking (with tea and cake - they know...
Celebrating International Day of the Girl in London
Last week Malala, a 14-year-old school girl in Pakistan, was shot in the head and neck by the Taliban while coming home from school because she had spoken out about the rights of girls to an education. It was a poignant reminder that the education, that so many of us...
