Thank you for visiting my fundraising page.
In September '08 I'm heading off with VSO to Ethiopia to volunteer at Mekelle University for a year, training teachers in IT and maintaining/developing their IT infrastructure. You'll be able to track my progress, both preparation and whilst I'm away on my blog.
"Ethiopia is one of the poorest countries in the world with 44% of the population living below the national poverty line. Income per head is only $100 per annum, and the standards of health and education are significantly worse than the average for sub Saharan Africa. VSO has been working in Ethiopia since 1996 and it is currently one of the largest country programmes with over 100 volunteers working in the areas of Education, HIV & AIDS and Participation and Governance. " - http://www.vso.org.uk/
VSO depends on fundraising to recruit, train and support volunteers like me to share my skills and helping people in developing countries.
Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Voluntary Service Overseas will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.
So please donate now - any donation, large or small, is greatly appreciated by me and VSO.
Many thanks for your support :-)
Alex
ps. Photo courtesy of Julian Bass (http://www.flickr.com/photos/julianbass/2402060375/)
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Raised so far: £1,060.00
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I hope it's going well. Congrats on hitting your target! Donation by Nick F on 04/10/08 |
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you hit the target !- so as promised I'll double up. Hope things go well Donation by Rob Connelly on 18/09/08 |
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You're doing a good thing Donation by anon on 18/09/08 |
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Good luck and keep in touch! Well done you! Donation by Mark Gaved on 29/08/08 |
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Have a great time! Donation by Chris Douce on 29/08/08 |
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Good luck and enjoy the experience! Donation by Damian Dadswell on 29/08/08 |
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I hope you find the work very rewarding and worthwhile. Donation by Harriett Cornish on 29/08/08 |
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Have a fabulous adventure! Donation by Michelle Bachler on 29/08/08 |
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Alex, enjoy this new experience! It is a wonderful mission... All the best ! Donation by Ale Okada on 29/08/08 |
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Hope you have a great time and get good stuff done! Assume you're still around for openID tech supp Donation by Stuart Brown on 29/08/08 |
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Good luck with this venture Alex. and dont forget you have to take the rounders kit. Donation by Alan Fletcher on 29/08/08 |
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Good luck Alex - keep us posted on your work Donation by Trevor Collins on 29/08/08 |
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I think it will be a wonderful experience! Best wishes! Laura Donation by Laura on 27/08/08 |
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Good luck Alex! All the Best! Donation by Fouad Zablith on 27/08/08 |
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Best of luck Alex! Donation by Graham Healing on 27/08/08 |
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You are a star - good luck! Donation by Laura Dewis on 27/08/08 |
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Donation by Stefan on 27/08/08 |
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Best wishes Donation by John Beedell on 27/08/08 |
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Just don't install Vista! Donation by Lewis McCann on 20/08/08 |
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Good luck Alex Donation by Jane Whild on 20/08/08 |
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Well done Alex! Donation by KMi member on 20/08/08 |
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The cork board is great...thank you Donation by Grandma on 16/08/08 |
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Good luck mate :-) Donation by Michelle Stannard on 06/08/08 |
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Good for you Alex. Have a great time. Donation by Anne Slee on 04/08/08 |
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Good luck! Donation by Anon on 03/08/08 |
| * Total raised online: | £960.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £100.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £1,060.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £260.90 |
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