Over £1,680 has been raised for Aghanaid thanks to one of our Year 12 students, Natasha.

Natasha was so moved by the atrocities in Afghanistan that she wanted to do something about it. Working with Afghanaid, and using her contacts, Tashie created an opportunity for RHSB families and friends to listen to bestselling author and historian (and also Tashie’s dad) Saul David talk about his latest book, SBS: Silent Warriors, the first authorised history about Britain’s SBS – or Special Boat Service – in the Second World War.

More than 50 people attended Mr David’s talk in the Memorial Hall on 4 October thoroughly enjoying the event and leaving with far greater insight into the SBS, Britain’s original special forces.

The event raised £840; however, with the matchfunding secured by Natasha, this brings the total to £1,680 – well done Natasha and thank you Mr David for generously donating all proceeds and book sales from the event to Afghanaid.

Natalia Deane, Head of Communications and Giving at Afghanaid said: “It is heartening to see people coming together in this way to support Afghan women, especially when to be a woman in Afghanistan has become so much more difficult, with many of the hard won rights of the last 20 years being eroded. Aside from donations, these events are so important for raising awareness and keeping the issues facing the people of Afghanistan in people's minds, so that we can ensure people do not forget about them at a time when they need our support the most. This is not just a fantastic fundraising effort, it is also a show of solidarity, and a message to Afghan women that we stand with them. Thank you to Natasha and everyone involved in this event!”