A female law student is currently fundraising to support a project that tackles poverty in Malawi.
Morenike Olaogun, 21 years old, will travel to Malawi next month to work on the development programme for 10 weeks.
Morenike will team up with Malawian volunteers to tackle some of the problems facing the local community, after getting a place on the government funded International Citizen Service (ICS).
ICS allows young people aged 18-25 to contribute to long-term development projects in countries like Ghana, Malawi and South Africa. The scheme offers young people the chance to develop personally and learn about team working and leadership on projects that are of genuine value to communities around the world. On return to the UK, ICS volunteers undertake an ‘Action at Home Project’, ensuring that their new skills also benefit their local communities.
Morenike said: “My fundraising is a way of making sure developing countries can continue to benefit from the work of future volunteers, so it’s vital I reach my target of £800. I have been working hard to reach the target and I’m hoping that the African community will help me and give generously as a result of the goals that I hope to achieve whilst I am in Malawi.”
“The project I’m working on is run by the development charity, Lattitude Global Volunteering and aims to improve access to healthcare by educating people about HIV and AIDS. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside people from a different culture who have requested help from young volunteers to fight poverty and make a difference where it’s needed most. I’m really excited to get out there.”
To sponsor Morenike Olaogun visit http://www.justgiving.com/Morenike-Olaogun or you can email her personally at renike_0807@hotmail.com
To find out more about ICS or to apply, visit www.lattitude.org.uk/ics .
