I am 44yrs young and have reached a crossroads in life. Not giving a sob story, but just want you to understand why i want help to fund my cause. I have 65% burns caused by a house fire when i was 4. I have always maintained a ‘normal’ life, gcse’s, A-levels, degree in Criminology, always worked, mailnly for Children’s sevices. Last year i had what can only be explained as a breakdown, from all of the years ‘soldiering on’ and spent 9 wks 4 days in a mental health hospital, i was determined to take my life. Now, 6 months on i am less determined, but am in limbo with life. I want to do this volunteering to feel ‘alive’ and not simply existing. I also want to regain my confidence and belief in myself as this has been missing, being in a foreign country will help to show others i can manage in my body and experiences, and so can others in poverty and desolation. Giving somoething bcak is important to me, its not just me looking for a holiday, i work hard and have never done this before. If i am successful in my fundraising, i will give daily updates on my projects and photos. I know its a long shot and other causes are much more personal, but if i dont try i will never know. Thanks for reading.