Text BOLI69 and £1, £2, £3, £5 or £10 to 70070.

My name's Anthony and I'm raising £800 for International Service.

I'm going to Bolivia for 4 months to work on a medical and health aid project with International Service. I want to raise money to support International Service, as it is only partially government funded, and relies on donations from good people like you! I want to ensure that young volunteers, from disadvantaged backgrounds like my own, will be able to access the International Service scheme in years to come. By raising my £800 target, I can ensure that talented young people can have the opportunity to help fight poverty abroad, promote charity work in their community and acquire amazing skills experience, without being restricted by any socioeconomic barriers.

What is the International Service Scheme?

The International Service scheme enables 18-25 year olds to participate in projects around the world to fight for human rights, eradicate poverty and improve lives. The charity operates in areas of great need, such as Bolivia, Palestine, Ghana and Burkina Faso. This scheme can enable young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in the UK to participate in an opportunity they might never have had access to before. It develops young peoples' skills and provides them with an outstanding nugget of experience to build upon in their career. It's a fantastic cause with dual purpose - helping disadvantaged people both overseas and here in the UK.

What will your contribution go towards?

Your contribution will support International Service, a small charity, and allow young people take part in this scheme in the future. International Service is only partially funded by the government, and the shortfall needs to be met by charitable contributions. Your donation will allow another young person to show what they're made of and help tackle some of the world's biggest and fastest-growing issues: poverty, human inequality, and poor access to health services.

N.B. Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity. So it’s the most efficient way to donate – saving time and cutting costs for the charity.