This summer I am travelling to Argentina, alongside 11 other lower sixth students from my school, to help out at the Hogar el Alba children's home.
The Hogar el Alba school is based in a suburban shanty-town on the outskirts of Buenos Aires. It is home to as many children as the home can afford, of all ages. The home provides the children with shelter, food and valuable life skills required to get a job and become self-sufficient.
During our 3 week stay, we plan to do maintenance work around the school that would usually be unaffordable. In previous years student have undertaken a major project as well, such as converting a derelict rubbish-filled building into habitable space.
On the 11th of March, my friend and I are going to do a three-legged 10km walk to raise money for the Hogar el Alba school. Any donations, no matter how small, will be much appreciated by the children at the school.
Thank you!
Sophie Nichol