The project started nearly 20 years ago and 2024 marks a record number of children helped
This year’s “Back to School” project, run by Silves-based family charity Castelo de Sonhos, was hailed a success “thanks to the wonderful generosity of supporters”.
The charity was able to distribute 90 filled backpacks to disadvantaged children within the Silves area. This project started nearly 20 years ago and 2024 marks a record number of children helped.
Each backpack was filled with all the school materials needed for the start of the new term.
“Very special thanks” go to the following: Peace & Harmony Masonic Lodge; Kristen and Patricia from “Need a Charity for All”; members of Silves Rotary Club; Lagoa Rotary Club; Monchique Golf Club; Charles and Maggie (for fundraising); Clube de Caminhada Algarve; DEKA (German Speaking Lutheran Church); Mungo’s Golf Society Carvoeiro; and Nada Offner (poster design and publicity).
And, of course, thanks to all the kind members of the public who donated school materials.
As you can see from the photo, the children were delighted to receive their filled colourful backpacks.
To know more about Castelo de Sonhos, call 933 374 865.
