Anna McKee Volunteering in Asia 2018

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My name is Anna McKee. I am looking for sponsorship to volunteer in developing countries.

Auckland

Instead of going to straight to University next year, my goal is to spend 9 months volunteering in several Asian countries including Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Bali.

I will be involved in a number of tasks / projects for example working with street children, teaching children English, community development, women’s empowerment, teaching Buddhist Monks, and also some building/renovation. I may also work with elephants that are at-risk of abuse or neglect. These are only some examples of what I may do. Having been to Vanuatu this year on a school service trip, helping to build two houses in a small village, I realise I have a real passion for working with people much less fortunate than myself.

Volunteering is quite expensive, so I am hoping to raise enough money to travel between these countries so I am able to work with these people in need, throughout the year.

This cause means a lot to me because I believe I can offer my skills to help each community and by the end of this experience I would have learned so much.

I will be making a blog throughout the time away I would love for you to check it out. I will be posting my photographs and what I’m doing. Check out the link: https://annamckeevolunteering2018.wordpress.com/contact/

I will be most grateful to anyone that would like to contribute to achieve this goal. Any small contribution would be much appreciated.

To help me get the word out, you can also share my link.

Use of funds

The costs associated with volunteering in developing countries are significant. They include a registration fee to the volunteer company and a weekly amount to each community I work with. This helps these communities directly, by contributing to schooling, health and construction.

I have saved approximately a third of my estimated costs and am working full time between now and March. However, I still think I will have short fall. Thus, I am appealing to my friends and family for some support.

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Rachel Robin
Rachel Robin on 10 Feb 2018
Have an amazing trip Anna! Love from us all xx
$75
Bronwyn
Bronwyn on 08 Feb 2018
Exciting year ahead anna. Enjoy xx
$50
Parker Family
Parker Family on 20 Jan 2018
Go well Anna 💜
$50
Elizabeth Robin
Elizabeth Robin on 16 Jan 2018
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Brent Greig
Brent Greig on 13 Jan 2018
Go Anna - enjoy the world
$100

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This campaign started on 28 Nov 2017 and ended on 16 Feb 2018.