Hey,
Thanks for visiting my Mozambique fundraising page...
This past two years I have travelled to Mozambique to build houses with Habitat for Humanity under the (OVC) 'Orphans and Vulnerable Childrens Programme'. Both trips have been hugely successful constructing in total 31 houses, providing in excess of 100 people, many of whom are very young children, a secure place to call home.
The communities we worked are some of the poorest in the region, with Aids affecting many. The OVC programme has made a huge impact on these communities, providing many with not only housing, but inheritance rights, land ownership and presents income generation activites for those most in need. Mozambique has really touched my heart and I feel I have to go back and give more of myself.
This year, I will be 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.
I forsake all my annual leave each year to undertake these trips and would really appreciate if you could dig help and give me a wee hand with the fundraising. No amount is too small (or big for that matter). We each have an individual total to raise to allow this trip to happen.
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. We got the opportunity last year to revisit this family and they were fluorishing, which just proves that this programme is working! This is typical 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
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