Neil Reid is fundraising for Habitat for Humanity Northern Ireland

Neil Reid's Fundraising Page

One of the families we helped in 2008

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Raising money for

Habitat for Humanity Northern Ireland

Charity Registration No. XR18070

Habitat for Humanity is a worldwide Christian housing ministry. Habitat seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Building in over 90 countries, the average cost of a Habitat for Humanity house in the developing world is £1,235. In Northern Ireland we support global Habitat for Humanity projects by raising funds and sending Global Village volunteer teams. Habitat also works locally, bringing together thousands of volunteers to help regenerate and reconcile divided communities.

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Neil Reid

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23/07/2009

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Raised: 87%

Target: £2,100.00
Raised so far: £1,830.00

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My story

Hey,

Thanks for visiting my Mozambique fundraising page...

Last year, I spent several weeks in Massaca, Mozambique working with Habitat for Humanity on the (OVC) 'Orphans and Vulnerable Childrens Programme'. It was a very successful trip with our small team of ten from Northern Ireland managing to construct 15 houses, providing in excess of 50 people, many of whom are very young children, a secure place to call home.

The community we worked in is one of the poorest in the region, with Aids affecting many. The OVC programme has made a huge impact on this community, providing many with not only housing, but inheritance rights, land ownership and presents income generation activites for those most in need. This small community really touched my heart and I felt I had to go back and give more.

This year, I have taken it a step further and am co-leading a team of 14 volunteers from Northern Ireland. We have great hopes to construct somewhere in the region of 15-20 houses and help a new generation of children, this of course depends on the support we receive before we leave.

All team members have a fundraising target, and we've only got about 3 months to raise it in, so please dig deep and sponsor me online. Please let me know if you have any questions about the trip, I'd only be too glad to answer them.. I can be contacted through facebook or on email at roosterreid@hotmail.com. If you want to talk to me in person about the trip or see more photos of last years trip, I'd only be too happy to hear from you, just send me a mail with your details and I will give you a call back.

The main photograph to the left is of one of the very first families we helped last year. This family consisted of a granny and her three grandchildren who were previously orhpaned through aids. This is typcial of many of the families in Massaca. The smaller photographs to the left and below are linked to my FlickR page, please take the time to have a look!

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Habitat for Humanity Northern Ireland 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.

Cheers,

Neil

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

	Hats off to you again Neil. Fantastic effort for a great cause. Best of luck. Donation by Keith Goodall 03/06/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	You never know who you'll have the misfortune to meet on the bus. All the best for your trip Neil. Donation by Tim Dodds 22/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	All the best, Neil. Looking forward to hearing about it when you get back. Donation by Jenny Green 18/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Sorry its taken time to gather up a few quid to donate to you... tough being a student! Good lad! Ring your ole mate sometime! Donation by Gareth Cuddy 13/05/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Hope this helps Neil. You are giving so much it is a privilege to help in a small way. Take good care of yourself. Donation by John and Jackie Mulholland 13/05/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good man Rooster ... Wishing you lots of luck! Donation by Lorraine Carson 28/04/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	We've heard you're good with your hands....all the very best! Donation by Brian & Jude 28/04/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Here is two hundred 50ps Donation by Aaron Williams 22/04/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Keep spreading the good word brother (T). Slap on the factor 50! Donation by Andy Macauley 21/04/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	good on all involved. Donation by chris topper 21/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	20quid to carry your bag up a mountain - worth every penny. All the best. Donation by Keith Bingham 09/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck with it all! ;-) Donation by Alison Watt 31/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Don't forget your chat with Gwen! Donation by Clare Anderson 19/03/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Best wishes; wonderfully selfless action, once again. If only more could help. Donation by Alan Cavan 13/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	All the best, great work your doing mate, keep er lit Donation by Stephen Cuddy 13/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Keep the good work up. Donation by Aaron Minnis 13/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good work big lad. Donation by Alan Lavery 13/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck and keep the good work. Boa sorte para a viagem. Donation by Sergio/Fabio/Julio/Giorgio 12/03/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

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