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Thanks for taking the time to visit our JustGiving page. We'd be delighted if you'd like to donate a little something to Renewable World, our chosen charity, and a brilliant cause! I (Penny) have danced salsa on Brighton Bandstand, with Renewable World Vice Chair Sarah Donnelly for the last 7 years, so I can vouch for the genuinely life-changing projects their passionate and committed team implement for some of the poorest people around the world.
Using solar power, for example, they pump water into people's villages so they no longer have to walk miles every day to fetch it. As a hiker myself, it's unthinkable to carry tonnes of water on my back up steep mountains slopes (Nepal) or across scorched earth (Kenya) day in day out just to survive. They also bring safe solar light into homes, so children can study for school, and into businesses (like village shops) so they can stay open after dark and make more money - all of which help families to avoid breathing air from poisonous fuels and enable them to lift themselves out of the poverty trap. Here's a little more info, or for more click on Renewable World's link (top right).
Renewable World
1.3 billion people worldwide have no access to energy. Indoor air pollution from fuel used for lighting and heating is a major killer. Renewable World tackles poverty in developing countries through affordable renewable energy, improving livelihoods, health and education for remote communities.
A big, big thank you from Richard and Penny - and can't wait to see you for the big day! X
And the legal stuff....
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.