"We believe that when local communities and young people work side by side to create a positive change, it empowers them. And it's the energy and motivation of empowered people -balancing economic, environmental and social needs - that creates a lasting change"

In 2015 a catastrophic earthquake tore apart the communities of Nepal, leaving a devastating and negative wake of physical, economic and socio-political destruction. Fast-forward two years and the stability needed for progress is far from a reality.

Raleigh International is a development charity focusing on the education and support of young and marginalised people in the set up of local business and enterprise. Such a programme will provide these people, who have suffered tragic and harrowing realities often for a vast portion of their lives, with the resources and skills to support and provide for their families and the wider community. Nepal is one of the poorest countries in the world and so this business skill set will be a stepping stone in rebuilding a dishevelled economy and elevating it's people.

In February 2018 I will be travelling to the region to take part in this much needed programme. Your incredibly kind donation will be completely put towards the empowerment of young people and the promotion of business and education in this area. The entire cost of my part in this project has been funded by the government and so 100% of money raised will be channelled into the programme.

Thank you for all your lovely help and support.

X