Hey there. My name is Patrick Scott, and in August i will be travelling to India for a 5 week expedition as part of the Raleigh organisation, providing invaluable work and making a long-term difference to some of the most deprived areas of the country.

Raleigh's work includes improving the damaged infrastructure of remote villages- Government policies to protect reserved forests in India has led to the displacement and relocation of entire communities, resulting in many living well below the poverty line and without proper housing. As a volunteer for Raleigh, I will be camping in these areas and working alongside local families and a team of masons to improve housing, as well as helping to improve sanitation and sustainable agriculture.

Donations will be supporting the development of some of the poorest areas of India, as well as contributing to Raleigh's work in Borneo, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Raleigh has a permenant presence in these countries, which means that it is easier to plan and monitor worthwile projects and expedition work can easily be followed up. As well as this, donations to Raleigh also go towards their work with disadvantaged young people in the UK.

Donations of any amount would be appreciated, and will go a long way. You can find out more about Raleigh by clicking on the sidebar :)