From small beginnings
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A charity established by an Edinburgh church that has transformed the lives of tens of thousands of vulnerable children in India is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
Scottish Love in Action has raised more than £8 million to help partner organisations ensure they get the necessary education, care, life skills and support they need to flourish.
The charity was launched by Greenbank Church in 2000 after 23 people from the QII youth group visited Tuni, a town in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh.
They encountered children living in deep poverty but showing immense strength and resilience and were profoundly moved by the experience.
On her return home to Edinburgh, group leader Gillie Davidson, a palliative care nurse, was spurred into action to try and make a lasting difference to their lives.
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