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Generous cash boost for Indian eco village
Councillor Marco Cereste presents a cheque to Dr Koneru Prasad, founder of the HEAL charity. (METP-20-12-10AS001) Picture: Alan Storer/Peterborough ET
A PROJECT to build a village for underprivileged children in India has received a £11,500 cash boost, thanks to the generosity of city residents.
HEAL UK, a city-based charity, held an India Night fundraiser earlier this year at the Cresset in Bretton which raised £6,500.
Around 430 people enjoyed Indian cuisine and were entertained by singers, musicians and dancers.
Peterborough City Council leader, cllr Marco Cereste topped that up to £11,500 with a personal donation of £5,000.
The money will go to the Paradise Village project, which is trying to build an eco-friendly village to support 1,000 orphaned children in India.
Cllr Cereste said: “Promoting environmental awareness and sustainability is an important priority for the council and everyone who lives in Peterborough.
“I am delighted that a local charity is doing such great work to promote these values as far afield as India.”
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