Our Down team has travelled back to Belfast full of all the memories of an incredible experience. I’d like to thank Joanne, Hilary, Ruth and Thomas who have worked so hard in looking after the young people and facilitating the great teaching at Kaplani and SNEHA.
Thanks to all who have prayed for our health and safety – it’s been the healthiest team so far with no antibiotics needed at all!
I think the impact of the trip can be best summed up by the young people’s final comments:
This trip has been an eye-opening experience and until you see first-hand the poverty, the work Saphara does and meet the children, you will never fully understand the effect the little we give has on these children compared to the great amount we receive. Eve
So thankful that I got the opportunity to go to India. I will take away many memories and friends from this amazing trip that will last a lifetime. Kerry
An amazing experience – thank you, Christine for the opportunity. Jamie
By far the most rewarding and inspiring opportunity I have ever had. I have met so many brilliant people and I have made so many friends for life. Anna
Awesome – can’t wait till the reunion. Stephen
Saphara is difficult to sum up in a few sentences. It is an experience that I will treasure forever. I have made unforgettable memories and met several inspirational people who have changed my attitude to my future, with new lifelong friendships. Jenny
I’d like to thank all of my fellow Down team members for making this a fantastic trip, and also all those who helped me in my fundraising. I felt this was a life-changing experience and I would like to do it again, and again and again… Stuart
This trip has challenged me in every way but I have loved every minute of it. Chloё
This journey has been a truly amazing, inspiring, life-changing experience, which I will definitely remember for the rest of my life. Jonny
An experience that has bettered me in infinite ways – Incredible India. Matthew
The journey of a life time – I’ve met some incredible people and made some amazing friends. I feel inspired to do great things! David
It’s been such a life-changing journey and a privilege to have been able to meet the children. It’s been a brilliant experience. Bronagh
I have learnt that the greatest challenges we face have the greatest rewards. Ciara
A completely life-changing trip – an amazing country with inspiring and incredible people I have had the privilege to build relationships with. Thank you very much for this once in a lifetime opportunity. Emer
To sum up the Saphara experience in words would never do it justice – amazing! Jack
I’ve had the most amazing and life-changing experience meeting some amazing children. The memories that have been made over the past two weeks will never be forgotten. Thank you all. Amy
Absolutely amazing, thoroughly worthwhile. Ali
Saphara has given me the opportunity to learn so many new things and experience a culture a million miles away from our own. I have met truly inspiring people and made memories that will last a lifetime. Rachael

















