STUDENTS from several international schools were given the experience of a lifetime as they joined a non-profit organisation in India.

Five students from the schools, aged between 15 and 17, joined Orbis in India as part of a two-week internship.

Niamh Rya from ACS Egham was one of the students to go out to India to understand and witness the work Orbis does in hospitals, schools and the community.

The students attended eye-care screenings for children with cerebral palsy and autism, and spent time with families and patients who had been treated to hear about their experiences.

Niamh said: “To be able to experience first-hand the impact of Orbis’s work in Chennai was such an amazing opportunity. It was incredible to see children with life-altering disabilities smiling from ear-to-ear whenever they were with the Orbis team – it was clear how much they valued their help. This trip has definitely motivated me to pursue a career in medicine.”