Volunteer trip to Zambia, Africa – Not your typical Honeymoon
Fundraising campaign by
Bridgette Abbott
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CA$525.00raised of CA$1,000.00 goal goal
No more donations are being accepted at this time. Please contact the campaign owner if you would like to discuss further funding opportunities
Campaign Story
With a love for volunteering, and a zest for travel, Mark & Bridgette have found their perfect honeymoon destination- Teaching English in Zambia, Africa.
The aim of the Teaching project is to provide assistance to local schools in Zambia who are in need of volunteer support. Due to Zambia’s rapidly growing population and shortage of government funding and teachers, local communities have informally developed ‘community schools’ to serve the need for education. A number of these schools offer reduced fees or free admission to students in need, many of whom are orphaned or living with elderly family members, who cannot afford school fees. Some community schools eventually become ‘government schools’ which receive some limited government funding, however these schools continue to struggle, as student numbers increase annually. As these schools depend heavily on the involvement of local volunteers, the ratio of students to teachers can be as high as 60 students to 1 teacher.
As teaching volunteers in Zambia, Mark & Bridgette will work in community or government schools, or community centers alongside local teachers. The project is heavily focused on teaching English, however there are also opportunities to teach a range of other subjects, such as Math and Science. They will also assist with extracurricular activities, including sports, music, dance, and art.
Fundraising Team
- Bridgette Abbott
- Campaign Manager
- Mark Kenny
- Funds Captain
Donors
- Anonymous
- Donated on Sep 24, 2019
You’re an amazing and inspirational person, Bridgette! Congrats on the wedding!!!
- Anonymous
- Donated on Sep 16, 2019
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Donors & Comments
- J Coombs
- Donated on Oct 03, 2019
Have the BEST time. The lives you touch will be so very blessed - because you're so awesome!
- Anonymous
- Donated on Sep 24, 2019
You’re an amazing and inspirational person, Bridgette! Congrats on the wedding!!!
- Anonymous
- Donated on Sep 16, 2019
- Olivia, Barry & Alaina Joe
- Donated on Sep 14, 2019
Best of luck in reaching your goal! Have a wonderful trip!! ☺️ Xo
- Michelle Karkos
- Donated on Sep 09, 2019
Sorry I can’t be there to celebrate but sending all my love from Washington DC.
- Anonymous
- Donated on Jul 15, 2019
- Stephanie Gulliver
- Donated on Jun 29, 2019
This is amazing, congratulations! You two are so selfless <3 It's going to be the trip of a lifetime, enjoy!
- Anonymous
- Donated on Jun 24, 2019
Well done guys I wish Yee all the best. What a magical and rewarding trip Yee will have. I hope to see Yee soon :)
Have the BEST time. The lives you touch will be so very blessed - because you're so awesome!