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Closed 30/07/2018
Weʼve raised £80 to raise money to provide resources for a children's centre in Colombia
- Funded on Monday, 30th July 2018
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Hola amigos,
As most of you know, the two of us have embarked on a journey around various countries in South America.
While we were in Colombia, we were fortunate enough to meet a lovely couple who organised for us to do voluntary work in a centre for young girls (approximate ages from 3 to 14 years old). The centre is run by catholic nuns, and is set up to support young girls, who for various reasons, are unable to live with their families.
We spent 3 days with the girls, and we both can say that it moved us in ways that is hard to explain. We were lucky enough to play with the girls, and attempted to speak with them in Spanish (attempted being the optimum word here!). It was such an amazing experience, getting to spend quality time with them. They were so happy, and had so much energy. The girls were so welcoming, caring, and generous with each other, and with us. They really were an inspiration to us both.
While this centre is a safe place for the girls, it certainly has it's restrictions. The girls really are limited as to what they can do. Living conditions are very basic.
As we were able to have a short but meaningful experience with the girls, we thought it would be a good idea to raise money to help the centre build on their already existing resources.
We thought that if the girls had more activities to do, it'd keep them physically and cognitively active, and could help keep their creativity going. We haven't yet discussed the finer details of what this will consist of (apart from one request to purchase a new football), however we will liaise with the nuns, to ask the girls of useful resources they would like. It may be anything from ball games, to materials for arts and crafts, and books for learning etc.
With this in mind, we decided to set up a fund raising scheme. We are due to take part in the 43km hike, known as the Inca Trail, on 26th April.
Please support us by giving any donation you can, to send money for resources for the girls we volunteered with.
We both will be truly grateful of any donations received.
Thanks!
Abbey and Lou
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Marie Wendling
May 4, 2018
Patrick and I are so impressed with what legends you were on the Inca trail despite feeling so rough in the beginning. What a great cause this is, fingers crossed you smash that target soon! Xx
£20.00
clare stebbens
Apr 11, 2018
What an incredible experience and people you're encountering. Hope this goes some way to helping with a football! I hope it all goes well. X x x
£10.00
Anonymous
Apr 11, 2018
£50.00
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