Anna Tomkinson
Anna's 3 Day Sponsored Silence
Fundraising for Latin Link
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At the beginning of March I will be travelling to Colombia with the Christian charity Latin Link. I will be part of a team of 8 going out and we will be there for 4 months. While there we will have 2 projects in 2 different areas which are disadvantaged and don't get as much funding as other places. The first place we will be helping is just outside of Bogota in a place called Bella Flor. In this community we will be helping construct a community centre by tiling floors and painting walls. While there we will also be working along side the church with the local young people. While there we will be staying in a couple of classrooms that have been made available with mattresses on the floor.
Our second project is based on the north coast in the city of Santa Marta. While here we will be working alongside a vineyard church in a poor area of the city. The area is called an 'invasion' meaning that it is not an official neighbourhood and has been constructed by people arriving in the area. Therefore does not have government recognition or the services that come with it. The area we are helping doesn't currently have electricity or running water. While in Santa Marta we will be building a roof structure and a terrace around the front of the church with a wall and railings to enclose the area. In addition to the above our team will also help with the weekly running of the church and get stuck into the children's work and youth group, including English classes, drama, music and arts.
To do this I need to raise a total of £3,600 for project materials and getting out there. Therefore I am doing a THREE DAY sponsored silence and really really appreciate your support.
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