Sandy Jay Ghana Project
£4,366.00 raised of £3,315.00 target
19 donations
My Target:
£3,315.00
£4,366.00 raised so far
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My story
Thank you so very much - we have reached the target which means I now have the funds to go - thank you!
People have been so very kind and are still donating and fund raising ....this now means that I can put this towards a follow up trip (if I feel that is needed once I have visited and assesed the situation) or if I feel the money can be better used then the extra money could go towards some other need at the rescue centre.
What I can guarantee is that ALL funds will go either towards getting me out there to develop the project or materials needed.
Please read on to find out more about the project and also about some of the fundraising events.
Hi.....my name is Sandy Jay,
I am going to Ghana at the end of May 2012 to establish a support programme for 47 young people (aged between 6 - 13years old) who have been used for sex and job trafficking.
They have been 'rescued' from the work and are in a rehabilitation centre. They have been in the centre for a year. The traffickers had taken them away from their families so the charity is still trying to locate the families of the young people. They currently are receiving no formal help for the trauma...... which is where I come in.
My remit is to develop a support and training package for volunteers who work with the young people.
It will mean that I devise the project, training literature and programme here in England and then go over to Ghana to assess what is needed and then deliver and train the volunteers accordingly.
It feels so right to be doing this and I have so much energy for it....even though I do know it will be hard work: emotionally as well as physically.
I have been overwhelmed so far by the support and encouragement I have received from those I have told. People are coming up with all sorts of ideas to help.
In order to cover all costs, materials and expenses to get me out there I need to raise £3000 each visit. I would also like to be able to take out therapeutic materials for the project (relaxation CDs for the children, projective objects to tell their stories in a safe way) - this will need to come out of additional funds.
Ways you can help:
1. All donations will be very gratefully received and welcome, however small.
2. If you can also think of ways to make money and organise it - then that would be an even bigger bonus.
Without wanting to go into too many details...it truly is heartbreaking to know the details how these young people survive such trauma.
Soroptimist Group in Torquay
Thank you, thank you to the ladies from the Soroptimist group in Torquay who kindly donated £130 they made from their bangers and mash evening.
I visited the centre and was very touched by all the hard work that they do.
The group are always looking for new members so why not Google 'soroptimist' to find out more.
Carol’s cakes
….thank you so much Carol for the fantastic cakes you have been supplying – made from your own hands and ingredients bought from your own purse! I have been selling them at my local psychotherapy training days I attend (Limbus.org.uk). She made £85 for me. Many thanks indeed. Sandy
Pudding Night and Silent Auction in Bovey Tracey
Wow, what can I say......we have raised very nearly £800 from the pudding night! How fantastic.
Thank you to The Barlow’s for all their amazing support and to Graham Hamilton, Vicar From PPT church for the use of the church rooms......and to all the people that came with their puddings and the people who donated their services for the auction and last but not least to all of you who came and spent your money!
Another big THANK YOU to Helen, Gemma, Soph and Joan for all their love and thought and preparation that went into the evening they had in Chepstow raising money...a fantastic total of £200 made....thank you so much XX
Please don’t stop helping as all monies made now will either be taken over to the project and will directly go to the children involved or will go towards a follow up trip!.
......and thank you to all who have so generously donated directly through the site.
Warm wishes to you all
Sandy
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My charity
The Reconstruction Project
Charity Registration No. 1109932
This UK charity pays for projects in developing countries to do with education, alleviation of poverty, human rights and the environment organised by Projects Abroad (www.projects-abroad.net). All money received goes directly to nominated projects with no administration costs.
Donations 19
Will be thinking of you Sandy! Hope it all goes well. Kate and Bob.
Donation by Kate Burch on 18/05/12
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
Donation by anonymous on 11/04/12
Well done Sandy. I hope you have a successful trip. Sue Kirtley
Donation by Sue Kirtley on 16/03/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by David & Lorraine Alderson on 29/02/12
Well done Sandy - what a marvellous project. Wishing you all the best xx
Donation by Judy Marshall on 28/01/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Have a great trip Sandy this sounds really exciting and very worthwhile and I am sure your help will be very valuable to everyone there Jackie
Donation by Jackie Saunders on 10/01/12
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
Hi Sandra, We should have done this for you ages ago. Sorry All our love x x
Donation by Steve & Elsa on 14/12/11
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Instead of the chrimbo cards this year.. what a great way to give..everyone wins...THank you for doing this!!
Donation by The McShaws on 14/12/11
£35.00
+ £8.75 Gift Aid
Rooting for ya Sandy go go go ;-)
Donation by Robin Smith on 12/12/11
Keep strong and be safe. You are doing a very admirable thing. Love to the children.
Donation by Tracey Barker on 04/11/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Hi Sandra, Very best of luck with your project and take care
Donation by Ping on 02/11/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
All the very best with your contribution to such a valuable cause.
Donation by Liz Cheney on 26/10/11
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
You should be very proud of yourself!
Donation by Gina Jay on 24/10/11
£10.00
Good Luck; a very worthwhile project. Hope Tom's match is fun. I don't think I could keep quiet though out a match!
Donation by Mark Duly on 17/10/11
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
Good luck with the football match Tom! Lots of love to you both.
Donation by Julie Abisgold on 06/10/11
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
The connection in the Netherlands
Donation by Erwin Lutzke on 06/10/11
£25.00
Heres to the Silent Football match Tom. Love Soo and the girls
Donation by susan McShaw on 04/10/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
This is a very exciting and important project. Thank you for doing it Sandy!
Donation by Marion Stevenson on 04/10/11
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
just a little to get going before we think of some other stuff to do. x
Donation by miriam cassell on 04/10/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£1,570.00
- Offline donations£2,796.00
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£4,366.00
- Gift Aid£383.75
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