Hello,

During summer next year, I will be embarking on a month long volunteering project to Fiji, in one of the countries most rural and traditional villages. Not many people are aware that 75% of the children in Fiji are currently living below the poverty line, only 50% have access to adequate sanitation or running water, only a staggering 5% of these children receive early years education and over 200 schools were damaged during Cyclone Winston in February 2016.

I will be volunteering with Think Pacific Foundation (1162190), a registered charity dedicated to creating sustainable impact within Fiji since 2009. Working with Think Pacific (who are backed by the Fijian Government) myself and 19 other volunteers will be working to give these children the opportunities they deserve. From basic education to increasing extracurricular activities and sports.

Think Pacific have already;

-Supported 20,000+ students

-Created a 15% increase in school attendance

-Created a 600% increase in sports

-Created a 40% increase in literacy

-Trained 40+ teachers each year

Any donations, no matter big or small would be greatly appreciated in helping me on my journey to Fiji. Though I will experience tough and challenging conditions as I volunteer I hope to immerse myself into the local culture and challenge myself as I try and give back to those who deserve help.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story and I hope you share my passion to help those in need in Fiji.