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Weʼve raised £1,475 to fund a short-term mission trip to the Indian Ocean Islands!
- Belfast, United Kingdom
- Funded on Wednesday, 31st January 2018
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Hi!
I'm Naomi and I'm 17. I live in Belfast (as of 31st August) and I am currently on a gap year, and I want to use part of it to go on a trip to Africa, as a volunteer with a Christian organization!
So, a little bit about me...
I was born in Northern Ireland, but shortly after that my family moved to Spain, where I have lived most of my life. Growing up between two different contexts means I think in various languages (my favourite one is Spanglish ;) , I have lived in various cultures, and there are various countries that I call home (though there can be times when it seems none of them is!). God has used all this to shape my personality and my abilities, and now He is calling me to use these to serve Him in a foreign country!
How did it all start?
The idea had been in my head and heart for a long time, but about a year ago I started to look into what I could use my gap year to do. I researched a few organisations, wrote a few emails and now, 12 months later, plans are starting to fall into place! (How is this even happening!?). I thank God for guiding me to the context He wanted me to be in, and for my family, friends and church for supporting me in my decision.
The plan
I will be heading to a group of islands just off the east coast of Africa, where my main role will be to teach English. These islands are ruled by a heavy regime and many of the islanders live under the international poverty line. Learning English opens a door for them to other opportunities and a better future, and I feel this is a role I could fit into.
There are still many unknowns for me as to what will happen in those 6 months, as my life path takes a bend that I can't see around! And of course there are some obstacles too, the main one being the cost of such a trip - hence my fundraising page! I need to raise the money before I go (I do have some already) but I don't have very long to raise it as I leave in January! Aside from that I need to try and learn as much as I can of the local language, and there are a lot of other things that have to happen before I go away.
How can you be a part of this?
I am relying on people like you who can share my vision from where you are, and back me up by helping fund my project. If you would like to contribute in some way to my adventure, please get in touch with me or go ahead and make a donation through this website! Any gifts no matter how small will be greatly appreciated :) And if you would like to know more about what I will be doing feel free to drop me a wee line, I would love to tell you all about it! (bottom of the page!). I will also be writing a newsletter, so if you would like to sign up to that please let me know.
Though it can feel a bit daunting at times I am ultimately very excited for this opportunity God is giving me, and would love you to be a part of it :)
Thank you,
Naomi
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- 6 years ago
Naomi Reid
6 years agoThank you SO much to everybody who has donated to this page! Also to those helping by sharing it and spreading the word! I have now reached the target budget that I had been given! (the remaining amount I received outside this page). God has been so good, and you have been so generous! A huge thank you, you have been a blessing! If you would like to get updates on how I'm doing in Africa do let me know :) (naomireid23@gmail.com or FB) Thanks for being a part of this adventure! Naomi
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- 7 years ago
Naomi Reid
7 years agoThank you so much to those of you who have donated already! You are so generous!! But please, if you have sent it as anonymous, please let me know who you are privately so I can thank you more personally!
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John & Julia
Jan 8, 2018
Every blessing for your big adventure, Naomi!
Glengormley Baptist Church
Dec 22, 2017
May God bless you as you seek to serve Him. Proverbs 3:5-6
Anonymous
Dec 16, 2017
Praying you have a trip that opens your eyes and your guides your feet
£200.00
Eddie Currie
Dec 16, 2017
Every blessing as you step out in faith
£50.00
Evelyn Greer
Dec 16, 2017
God bless you Naomi. May you be a blessing to those you meet. X
Anonymous
Dec 1, 2017
May God bless you as you seek to serve Him in Africa :)
£100.00
Anonymous
Nov 30, 2017
Naomi, you will undoubtedly learn much from the experience and also be a great encouragement to whoever you work with.
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Naomi Reid
Belfast, United Kingdom
Hi! I'm Naomi, and I'm 17. I am half Brit and half Spanish, as I was born in Northern Ireland but was brought up in Spain! I moved to Belfast 3 weeks ago, and I will be here until Christmas! I'm excited to settle into life here for now, my second home! :)