Global contribution award

Highly Commended: Helen Knight (Centre for Education Studies)

Helen goes completely above and beyond in her role. She has travelled to India on numerous occasions to work with the staff at Laksh, fostering a friendly and caring relationship with them. On top of that, she has completely changed the lives and perspectives of the students she has worked with. Helen has worked so hard on behalf of the Laksh volunteer project, and as a result the programme has gone from strength to strength. The project attracts fantastic students, and has made tangible changes on the ground at the NGO. The children who benefit from Laksh in India are getting a better education because of the Warwick-Laksh partnership, and are gaining exposure to international visitors. The NGO is also making gains in the gender balance at the schools – helping more girls to attend class.”