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Each year, 236,000 deaths are caused by drowning. A large percentage of these deaths occur among those under 25 year old, and drowning is the 5th leading cause of death for one to four year olds.
I've had a passion for swimming since I was little, and in the past 8 years have worked as a swim teacher primarily for young children. In January, as part of my year off after uni, I will be travelling to Huanchaco, Peru, to work and volunteer with Swim Tayka and their partner organisation Otra Cosa Network. Not only will I be teaching children essential water safety skills, but also contributing to programs for women and children to improve literacy, environmental education, sports, and female empowerment.
To help raise funds, I will be taking part in the Marathon Swims Virtual Challenge, swimming 50k over 30 days. https://www.marathonswims.com
All donations will go towards Swim Tayka and Otra Cosa Network to contribute to their crucial work in Peru.