North-east MSP lodges Holyrood motion recognising work of Peterhead charity
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MSP for Banffshire and Buchan Coast Karen Adam has lodged a motion in Parliament commending a project that restores bicycles set for landfill and donates them to children in need.
Stella’s Voice, a charity based in Peterhead, teamed up with Camphill School in Aberdeen to work on refurbishing bicycles and deliver them to impoverished children in Moldova.
The project is an example of the circular economy, cutting down on waste going to landfill, bringing training and experience to many through the Camphill project and bringing joy by providing a form of transport to those less fortunate.
Ms Adam said: “The joint work of Stella’s Voice in Peterhead and Camphill in Aberdeen has been so inspirational.
"They have been working together to refurbish bikes that were set for scrap and refurbishing them to deliver to some of the world’s poorest children.
“Even aside from that, the refurb of these bikes is also contributing towards our goal of combatting throwaway culture in Scotland, which will benefit our aims of addressing climate change, and also supporting volunteers in training and skills development. There’s a real sense of achievement here.
“As the MSP for Banffshire and Buchan Coast, lodging this motion in the Scottish Parliament is my way of showing appreciation for the positive work of the people behind this incredible act, particularly because it helps some of the world’s most in need.
It’s important we give Stella’s Voice and Camphill School the recognition they deserve, and this motion does exactly that on a national level. I can’t wait to see what they get up to in future.”
Stella's Voice provides care, education, and jobs that are protecting the world's vulnerable from human trafficking. It focuses its work on helping young people in Moldova.
For more information on the charity visit stellasvoice.org.uk
