I’m fundraising in support of all VSO funded projects, which benefit around 2 million people every year through volunteer-led projects which tackle poverty in developing countries. These projects aim to be sustainable and lasting, and often involve young people who volunteer through the International Citizen's Service (ICS) - a scheme that is 90% subsidised by the UK Government, which allows young people from all backgrounds to volunteer abroad. By donating to my page you are not paying for just one placement, you are supporting all of VSO’s vital work, enabling them to continue to change the world through the power of volunteering. 

In February, I am really excited to be volunteering with VSO for 2 months in Cambodia in order to improve livelihoods. The first part of my placement is a challenge to raise £800 towards the work of VSO and their ICS partners. The money raised will go towards enabling the overall costs of ICS, ensuring they can to continue sending youth volunteers to the developing world to make a lasting difference in disadvantaged communities.

My place on the programme is already paid for - visas, flights, travel and medical insurance, medication, vaccines, food, the lot!  This is because ICS believes in the positive impact of young people and wants to offer them an opportunity to change their lives and the lives of others. All the funds volunteers raise will support all ICS partners to run the programme effectively, always contributing to their vital work.

Amongst other things, I’ll be hosting a yoga and curry night and you can keep track of how I get on here on my JustGiving page. Any contribution from you will make a real difference to the lives of people in developing countries, so please dig deep! Thanks and much love.