My story

 

Thank you for taking the time to read my Justgiving page.


Firstly you may notice that the URL address for this page has the word Tajikistan in. Last year I was placed on the VSO ICS programme for Tajikistan, however due to unforeseen circumstances I delayed my placement until this summer. On the 1st of July I'll actually be heading in a completely different direction, to Zambia. 

Sub-Saharan Africa is the home of 27 million persons living with HIV and in Zambia; the prevalence of HIV infection is as high as 25%. The HIV epidemic is so widespread in this country that individuals aged 15 have more than a 50% risk of dying of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) before the age of 35.

VSO’s vision is a poverty and HIV/AIDS free Zambia, in which all disadvantaged women, youth (female and male) and vulnerable children are able to exploit their full potential in a conductive and secure environment. The donations you kindly donate will contribute to VSO projects all around the world. Helping VSO achieve their global vision of a world without poverty where excluded and marginalised women and men have a choice and an opportunity to participate effectively in society. Where they have enough to feed and clothe their families, have access to education and healthcare services, land on which to grow food or a job to earn a living.

I will be placed on a health programme, focusing on HIV/AIDS and community health. (More details to follow).

 

Anything you can spare will make a huge difference to those in need. 

Thanks again :) 
Joe

 

 

 

 

 

My updates 3

To all those who have donated and may be thinking, 'Shouldn't Joe be in Tajikistan?'. My placement has been postponed until summer 2013. Donations still greatly appreciated and will be carried over to my next project. Details soon...

28/08/12 14:32

Programme on BBC Four tonight on Tajikistan. 22:30 - 23:15. Showing how the country has moved from communism to capitalism and from atheism to a rediscovery of Islam. Should be interesting.

18/06/12 21:31

A page on something very similar to what I'll be doing. http://www.vsojitolee.org/story/35470/ethical-tourism-in-tajikistan%3A-a-path-out-of-poverty :)

18/06/12 21:30

My charity

Voluntary Service Overseas

Voluntary Service Overseas

Charity Registration No. 313757

VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. VSO's high-impact approach involves bringing people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action, and change lives to make the world a fairer place for all. Everyday around 1,500 VSO volunteers are working in carefully selected placements, sharing their and experience and working to tackle poverty by empowering those really affected by it.

Donations 33

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Good luck buddy xx

Donation by Annie Bevan on 17/05/13

£10.00

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There ya go pal x

Donation by greg purnell on 17/05/13

£5.00

Good Luck Joe!!! Sorry you couldn't come with us to Tajikistan, we missed you, but hope Zambia goes amazingly. Have an incredible time!! Cressy xxx

Donation by Cressida Staddon on 17/05/13

£10.00

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Donation by Hannah Grey on 13/07/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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good luck pal. x

Donation by josh hodge on 09/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Rashida on 02/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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I am sending this donation with lots of love. Please stay safe! Love Katie and Esme

Donation by katie grey on 02/07/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Dave Glover on 30/06/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Keep your head down if you hear whistling!!! Love aunt Jayne xx

Donation by Jayne Hurley on 28/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 28/06/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Enjoy your time in Tajikistan, proud of u Love mum and dad X

Donation by Geoff Glover on 27/06/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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sock it to em mate! you'll be great

Donation by Brad Hathaway on 27/06/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Tas on 24/06/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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good luck dude.

Donation by danny gee on 19/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by abigail james-lumber on 19/06/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

Donation by Cath Smith on 18/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Joe, very admirable cause fella x

Donation by Tom Board on 18/06/12

£10.00

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Have a wonderful time you hunk of monk. Let's catch up before you go! xx

Donation by Josh Woolliscroft on 18/06/12

£5.00

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Make sure you come visit us before u go :(

Donation by Greg Purnell on 18/06/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Emily Twigg on 15/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Borrat xx

Donation by Courtney Greenwell on 15/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Cloves, you'll be amazing. Miss you already xx

Donation by Bethan Williams on 15/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by jane Parr on 14/06/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Very jealous Joe, have an amazing time and do lots of GOOD :)

Donation by Alice Tams on 14/06/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Good luck Joe, we're very proud of you. Take care, Josie, Steve, Beth and Sam xx

Donation by Josie Lloyd on 14/06/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£682.50
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£682.50
  • Gift Aid£160.00

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