Volunteering with Kids in Zambia!
Fundraising campaign by
Hela Watson
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US$385.00raised of $800.00 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
Hiya! I will be traveling to Livingstone, Zambia for two weeks in December 2015 to work with children through International Volunteering HQ. They have set me up with a local organization called Dream Livingstone Zambia.
Zambia is an extremely poor country, with 64% of the population living below the poverty line. Because of the poverty that most families face, 65% of women who are the heads of their households have decided to decrease the number of meals per day in an effort to save money. Consequentially, children are hungry and suffering. Lack of nourishment affects the development and health of children.
I absolutely ADORE children! I hope that my trip to visit and work with them can help, even if it may be only a little. I will help at my placement with cleaning, playing, teaching, or whatever else they may require to help it run smoothly. I also plan on bringing them supplies, such as coloring books, pencils, stickers, etc. Since, I will be visiting during the holiday season, I hope my presence can lift their spirits!
For myself, I envision this trip to provide insight into what it is like to join another culture in an effort to help the people. I have plans to volunteer abroad in long-term placements in my future. This trip will be my first time volunteering outside of the United States!
I also love to travel. With this opportunity, I can learn about a new country and its culture. I hope to meet many new people from Zambia, as well as other volunteers from around the world!
The $800 that I am trying to raise will pay for my fees with IVHQ, Dream Livingstone Zambia, and my visa!
Thank you so much for supporting my trip!
Organizer
- Hela Watson
- Campaign Owner
Donors
- Megan Sitar
- Donated on Sep 26, 2015
What an amazing thing you are doing !! ???
- Garavente Family
- Donated on Sep 18, 2015
Good luck and safe travels!
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Donors & Comments
- Abdurrazzaaaq Allie
- Donated on Oct 08, 2015
I hope you enjoy this life-changing experience trip! This too is my dream to go to unfortunate countries and uplift spirits!! I hope you make this most of it and give it you best shot! keep us updated! good Luck!
- Megan Sitar
- Donated on Sep 26, 2015
What an amazing thing you are doing !! ???
- Garavente Family
- Donated on Sep 18, 2015
Good luck and safe travels!
- Angus & Dana Miller
- Donated on Aug 24, 2015
Congrats Hela on your courage, making such a difference for these kid's lives. Enjoy this great experience. Lots of love - The Millers..
- Meghan LeMon
- Donated on Aug 23, 2015
Good luck Hela!! Love you??
- James Meguerian
- Donated on Aug 02, 2015
Bold move. NICE! Good luck.
- Geraldine Lebeck
- Donated on Aug 02, 2015
We are so proud of you. You are "our" special grandchild. Giving of your time and talent can help make the world a better place.
- Milo
- Donated on Jul 29, 2015
Good luck!!
- Jon Mann
- Donated on Jul 24, 2015
Good luck Hella,and enjoy yourself.
I hope you enjoy this life-changing experience trip! This too is my dream to go to unfortunate countries and uplift spirits!! I hope you make this most of it and give it you best shot! keep us updated! good Luck!