Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

 

This August, I will be climbing Africa's highest peak in Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money for the fantastic charity Practical Action.

 

Practical Action works with poor communities to help them choose and use technology to improve their lives for today and generations to come'. In 2009-2010, they used technology to directly benefit 943,000 poor women and men through projects in 13 countries.

 

This is a charity that is really making a difference and needs your help (and mine) to continue growing and supporting those less fortunate than ourselves. What your money will go towards...

£10 could buy a life-saving fuel-efficient stove for six families in Darfur, reducing the time women spend collecting firewood, fearing for their lives.

£25 could provide farmers in Sudan with a plough and soft harness that is kind to the donkey that pulls it, increasing productivity and reducing soil erosion.

£40 could buy a specially-designed potter's wheel which is culturally acceptable to women in Bangladesh, as it can be operated by pedals instead of sitting astride the wheel, allowing women at last to earn the money they desperately need to feed their families.

 

Please give as much as you feel comfortable with. Every little helps and your support is very much appreciated.

 

I will be updating this page and facebook to keep you up-to-date with my progress so please feel free to add me if you haven't already!

 

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 and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

 

So please dig deep and donate now.