Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.
In July 2009, I will be taking part in a 8-week not-for-profit volunteering programme under the auspices of 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: child-labourers and rag-pickers in Mumbai, India. These children are some of the most neglected in the world – I will be helping them through for example teaching and care-giving. 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. This in itself can help transform lives.
I need to raise £2,500 which covers, 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 to directly to fund the projects I will be working on, as will any money I raise over £2,500.
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 NGO's 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.
So, please dig deep and sponsor me online, and together we can make a difference.
Thanks so much for your support, it really means a lot to me.
Toby Briffa
