Nick Edelen

Hitch Morocco: Nick and Holly

Fundraising for Link Community Development
£225
raised of £700 target
by 6 supporters
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Event: Link Community Development - Morocco/Prague Hitch 2009, on 30 April 2009
Participants: Holly Spice
Link Community Development

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RCN 1048007, Scotland SC037959
We improve standards of education in Africa to ensure children get a quality education

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Tortoise   why, Achilles, I have come across a most singular observation!

Achilles   only one, Mr. Tortoise? what is this observation?

Tortoise   that, interestingly, there is remarkably little concern for others, outside peoples' personal lives. why, did you know that every other child lives in poverty?

Achilles   no, I did not!

Tortoise   yes, and most striking, is how little sleep is lost over this and similar facts!

Achilles   don't they care?

Tortoise   of course they care, they just don't know it.

Achilles   ?

Tortoise   people care about people, not so much ideas. it's easy for far-removed people to become vague ideas to others.

Achilles   that is most unfortunate! can we not do anything about this... 'impersonal problem'?

Tortoise   indeed it is! in truth we can do very little -- such global awareness is beyond the capacity of man.

Achilles   surely we can do something? couldn't we, perhaps, raise awareness by proxy? capture attention locally to direct it globally?

Tortoise   we could, and in fact that is exactly what many people do. the more rememberable and relatable, the better!

Achilles   hmm, so this may have promise... what things have people done?

Tortoise   oh all sorts; benefit concerts, charity fairs, publicity stunts, you name it. why, I know some people who are hitch-hiking across Europe to raise money for education in Africa.

Achilles   hitch-hiking! now there's a neat idea! and I hold education in very high esteem.

Tortoise   a wise stance to hold.

Achilles   say, I too have hit upon a singular observation! you'd say, right, that hitch-hiking must be tremendously adventurous?

Tortoise   naturally.

Achilles   ...and, would not improving education in Africa improve their standard of living?

Tortoise   education is no less than the bedrock of developed society!

Achilles   ...and, say, and couldn't altruistic delight be worth more than a few dollars?

Tortoise   often, indeed!

Achilles   my! this strikes me as a 'win-win-win' situation! if people here were to give a few dollars to this cause, everyone will come out on top!

Tortoise   how marvellous! there's absolutely no reason not to participate!

Achilles   yes! I think I shall even donate something myself.

About the charity

Link Community Development

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RCN 1048007, Scotland SC037959
Link believes all children have the right to a good quality education. We work with schools and communities in Ethiopia, Ghana, Malawi and Uganda. By sharing and developing skills we are bringing about long-lasting change, helping over a million children have a better start in life.

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