Hi and welcome to my fundraising page!
In July 2009, I will be taking part in a 8-week not-for-profit volunteering programme through the UK registered charity HOPE for Children (www.hope-for-children.org; registered charity number: 1041258).
I will be working full time to help some of the most impoverished children in the world: AIDS orphans and slum-dwelling children in Mpalo, Zambia. These children are some of the most neglected in the world – I will be helping them through teaching and care-giving among other things. Not only will this practical help, as well as love and attention, make a huge difference, it demonstrates to these people that the outside world actually cares. I care. and I want to help, but being a student I don't have the financial means to make any considerable difference and therefore I can only offer my own skills, care and time.
But I can't do it alone. I need to raise £2,500 to make this possible which includes, food/flight/accommodation, transport and an in-country coordinator. Most importantly, these programmes are entirely not-for-profit - any money left over from this programme will go directly to fund the projects I will be working on, as will any money I raise over £2,500 which I hope to do with your help!
HOPE is an international children’s charity working with disabled, orphaned and exploited children in thirty countries worldwide. The majority of their work is in Africa and Asia although they also work in Europe, including the UK. HOPE was set up specifically to help the most needy in grassroots-level projects. Importantly, HOPE operates by partnering with local NGOs to ensure need is met locally.
Examples of HOPE’s work include providing prosthetic limbs to children disabled by landmines in Sri Lanka, special equipment for disabled children in the UK and funding for street children centres in Zambia, India, Zimbabwe and the Philippines. For inspiration and further examples of their work please visit their website www.hope-for-children.org.
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Hope for Children gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation. For example, if you want to donate £10 and you're a UK taxpayer, your donation will automatically be worth £12.8 with no extra cost for you! so make sure you tick that box! :)
So, please help me make a difference for the children of Zambia. Sponsor me online and be as generous as you can. Remember that every little helps and the smallest contribution can still make a world of difference! And please, please help me spread the word! tell your friends, colleagues, anyone who you think would like to help me reach my target. Gossip can go a long way :)
Thank you so much for your support, it means a lot to me and even more to the children of Zambia!
Warm regards Lisa
