Bank manager spends 50th birthday helping children in India

A Bedford woman spent her 50th birthday helping poverty-stricken children in India.
Paula Dhanda in IndiaPaula Dhanda in India
Paula Dhanda in India

Paula Dhanda swapped the presents and parties for volunteering in Kerala, where people still live in poverty.

She volunteered for a month at a local school to help children aged between one year and 16, teaching students English, maths and physical education.

Paula, a bank manager with the TSB in Northampton, said: “Volunteering in Kerala was the most humbling experience. These children had nothing but they were so happy with what little they had. I found it very difficult to say goodbye, but I’ve brought back so many amazing memories.

“Volunteering was a great experience and I met with other volunteers from all over the world who all shared the same love, care and passion for these children.”