16 February 2012

Kids in schoolrooms thanks to Spend it Well

Here’s the latest update on Spend it Well’s most recent school project in  Macalaco in East Timor. Thanks to everyone who has supported this project and remember 10% of mydiamonddays income is going to this awesome initiative.

You can find out more about Spend it Well here.

 

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