BBC World Affairs producer, landmine survivor and amputee. Views expressed are mine, not the BBC's.

Children and adults alike can now have their voices heard. Post your recordings directly to this channel from the audioboo app or via the record button above.

Share what you think of one of our visiting authors, events, or how you're doing on the reading and writing relay. We want to hear all about it.

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Every year the Big Lottery Fund gives out millions of pounds from the National Lottery to good causes. Money goes to community groups and to projects that improve health, education and the environment.

Lasa provides strategic and innovative services to support the provision of expert independent advice to all. We help with technology and welfare rights advice and also work to influence policy on advice, legal services and third sector technology.

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We are working to get Coca-Cola to open up their distribution channels in developing countries to carry 'social products', such as oral rehydration salts to save children's lives.