IODR exists to measurably improve the well-being of children following natural and other disasters. IODR’s current efforts are centred on supporting the victims of the Nepalese earthquake in 2015 and to help them rebuild their lives and create sustainable futures.
IODR relies on the generosity of individuals and businesses to help raise funds to support its projects. IODR actively seeks volunteers who can give up their time and share their knowledge at an IODR centre. A recent volunteer summarised her experience, stating ‘IODR was an amazing, eye-opening experience and one that I will never forget. Working with the children was so rewarding. I learned a great deal about how to better communicate and my teaching skills have improved substantially. It was fantastic to completely immerse myself in Sri Lankan culture and help such lively, enthusiastic children’. We look for individuals who want to sponsor a child. Put simply, we ask you to help IODR spread the word.
In the UK, we concentrate on fundraising and we encourage you individually or collectively to organise your own events from coffee mornings, to bake sales or by entering an event and choosing IODR as your beneficiary. We’ll help you along the way.
IODR also run a selection of organised events throughout the year. If you want to support IODR but cannot commit to organising your own event, perhaps you could purchase a table at an IODR event, or donate an item for auctions or raffles. Please contact us to find out about our up and coming events or visit us at www.iodr.co.uk/events.
IODR encourages you to simply make a donation and you can do this online at www.iodr.co.uk. You can be satisfied in the knowledge that every pound is given to those who need it most and every penny makes a real positive difference to the lives of children that IODR supports.