February 18, 2025

An Eye-Opening Experience: My Journey with KMWSC

I have been a student of Loreto College St. Stephen’s Green for almost five years now. From the very start, we were taught of Mary Ward’s values of truth, justice, sincerety, freedion and joy and the belief that the action of helping others is highly noble. Throughout my short immersion experience in Kolkata, it was these values I tried my best to keep at the core of my heart and guide me through. Our fast interaction with the Kolkata Mary Ward Social Centre really opened my eyes to their tireless work and dedication in multiple projects., and how they put 100% effort into everything they do. They organised us a schedule visiting numerous different places, each different from the other, each one a new perspective. From the Loreto Schools, which in my opinion, felt like turning a corner in my own school batch in Dublin, sharing the same atmosphere of friendship, laughter and togetherness. To the M.A.C.S., where I was overwhelmed by the joy and family of the children and to the Brickfields where my eyes were truly opened to the lives who are forgotten. This truly has been an experience of a lifetime giving me memories, hope and inspiration I will cherish forever.

 – Amelia Jane Lawrie

Sudent

Loreto St. Stephens Green,

Dublin, Ireland