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'I haven't heard of that Charity?' - So what is Mellon Educate? 

Melon Educate is an Irish based African Development Charity, founded by Niall Mellon which focuses on providing Education to children in the poorest townships in South Africa. Since 2002 the charity has built homes for 125,000 homeless people and since 2013 has pledged a 10 year Education Development Programme to provide a better standard of Education to 100,000 African children. 

Melon Educate's main aim is to give children in Africa the gift of education to help them create a sustainable future for themselves. 

If you would like to know more about the charity, then visit; https://www.melloneducate.com/about/

Why do I want to raise money and volunteer?

As Nelson Mandela once said; 'education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world'

And... for all those that know me, my profession and my passion is Social Work, and whilst what I do day to day differs to charity work, the principles and my values remain the same - My goal is to help and empower those most vulnerable and make a difference wherever I can..... and I truly believe every child has a right to Education.

So in November 2016 I will be travelling to South Africa for 1 week to help to build schools for children and make a difference.

Confession... Its likely I will be passing the tools to the more talented tradesmen who are volunteering... but rest assured I am extremely dedicated to rolling my sleeves up, learning and getting stuck in with anything I can! (maybe i'll learn a new skill!) 

So please, if you can support me on my first fundraising venture - I would be extremely grateful! - Even the smallest of donations will help me to get that little bit closer to my target!

For anyone who prefers to watch and listen....

Just in case you don't fancy reading too much or your a bit short of time... but still want to know more about this fantastic charity - here's a link to the charity's video's;

https://www.melloneducate.com/video-library/

And most importantly...THANK YOU again, for all of your support.