Thanks for joining us to celebrate our Union - we're really looking forward to celebrating with you!

All we really want for our Union celebration is for you to be there to celebrate with us! However, if you'd like to give us a gift we would ask you to make a donation to Acid Survivors Trust International via this Just Giving page. Acid Attacks International  provide support to Acid attack victims in Cambodia, India and across the world. 

Watch the video here to learn more about Acid Attacks and a project to support survivors in India: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-35607250

Acid violence is the deliberate use of acid to attack another human being. The victims of acid violence are overwhelmingly women and children, and attackers often target the head and face in order to maim, disfigure and blind. The act rarely kills but causes severe physical, psychological and social scarring, and victims are often left with no legal recourse, limited access to medical or psychological assistance, and without the means to support themselves. Acid violence is a worldwide phenomenon that is not restricted to a particular race, religion or geographical location.

Acid Survivors Trust International (ASTI) is the only organisation whose sole purpose is to work towards the end of acid violence across the world. Recognising the need for local knowledge and expertise in order to combat acid violence effectively, ASTI founded and supported the development of six partner organisations in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Pakistan, Nepal, Uganda and India. It has also worked with UN agencies, NGOs and strategic partners from across the world to increase awareness of acid violence and develop effective responses at the national and international level.

To learn about acid attacks and how you can help/fundraise we'd love you to take the time to visit: 

ASTI's website here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-35645029

Read this BBCs news story: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-4799f705-bc19-4b9f-8391-1f955f800d2a

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.