A GROUP of year nine students from St Christopher's CE High School in Accrington are collecting books to be donated to libraries in India, through the charity Go Dharmic.
The charity, based in London, exists to help make a more compassionate, non-violent world.
Inspired by the philosophical concept of Dharma, their calling is to equip themselves and others with the knowledge and practical means to reduce the suffering of all living beings.
The girls have asked pupils in years seven, eight and nine to bring in at least one book they no longer read, to be donated to the project.
So far, they have collected 230 books.
Go Dharmic is aiming to complete four libraries this year which will provide more than 2,000 children with a learning space.
The charity will cover the cost of getting the books to the children and ensure the four libraries are developed and maintained to a high standard.
A school spokesman said: "Additional books, ideally for ages five to 12 years, would be gratefully received and can be dropped off at St Christopher's main school reception."
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