This April, I will be embarking on a 2000km cycling expedition from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh through a range of different terrains (eeek bring on the mountains) alongside 19 other riders!! We are raising money on behalf of an amazing group of charities which aim to ensure that all Vietnamese children have access to education, healthcare and vocational training so that they are able to unlock their full potential in life. 

Since my recent move to Vietnam, I have been touched by the kindness and hospitality of the Vietnamese people. In my capacity as an English teacher, I have meet some wonderful children and it pains me that not all kids are given the same start and opportunities in life. Although Vietnam is developing rapidly, poverty and inequality remain rife. This is therefore my way of giving back to this great country.

100% of donations made go to the charities that we sponsor, as all participation expenses are paid for by the riders. You can learn more about the involved NGOs below. Thanks for taking the time to visit my page and for any donations- it is much appreciated!

- ILA COMMUNITY NETWORK (ILACN) is the charitable arm of the company I work for in Vietnam. It is a non-profit organisation that co-ordinates fund-raising activities to support disadvantaged children in Vietnam and provide English language lessons at orphanages.  https://www.facebook.com/pg/ILA.CommunityNetwork/about/?

- SAIGON CHILDREN'S CHARITY: SCC helps disadvantaged children receive an education through building schools, giving scholarships and vocational training.  http://www.saigonchildren.com/what-we-do.aspx

- BLUE DRAGON is an organisation that supports the most vulnerable children in Vietnam.  It aims to help children living in extreme poverty and those who are the victims of human trafficking and slavery, reunite them with their families where possible and provide services to help the children recover and grow. https://www.bluedragon.org/what-we-do/

- KOTO stands for "Know One, Teach One".  It seeks to empower at-risk youths to break out of the cycle of poverty through practical and meaningful training programmes in hospitality. http://www.koto.com.au

- LIVE AND GIVE: a charity based in Belgium that also aims to assist disadvantaged children in Vietnam by building schools and kindergartens. http://www.liveandgive.eu/home.html