I have been accepted on to the Volunteer Eco Students Abroad Program and will be travelling to Africa to take part in an important sustainable community development project. I am seeking sponsorship to enable us to participate in the program and complete essential volunteer work in an African village. I will work in conjunction with the villagers and the village chief in addressing the major issues faced by the village and the local schools such as a lack of fresh running water, derelict schools and generally poor infrastructure. Your donation will help to facilitate the means for implementing a major community development project, which will encompass construction in addition to educating the community on matters of conservation, sustainability, health/hygiene and English proficiency. By sponsoring us, you will be directly assisting with the costs involved in participating in the program. These costs are significant and include hiring local skilled trades people to supervise and assist in the building projects, building materials and donations to local organizations. I would highly appreciate any donations to help towards this as this is an amazing opportunity and would love the chance to make a difference in the lives of the less fortunate.