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Birthday - a wish for tomorrow (Jul17)

On my 34th I thought maybe this year I would break with my tradition and not fundraise for ALGas people may be sick of me doing it. But that thought lasted 30 seconds as I acknowledged the sense of accomplishment of pooling together friends and colleagues towards a common goal. It is the best part of my birthday. And this is what I always do. 

 

This year, I chose a new project and  I fundraise as a mother. More than ever before I can recognise the value of education in my child's future, and the way it materially opens up opportunities in how she will see the world. So I fundraise for young mothers in Mozambique, so they learn how to read and write. With this, they can have a second chance in life, though they may be as young as 16. More importantly, they will be more likely to give their kid education.

 

This is my birthday wish. Any of you wanting to help me with this effort is welcome to hit the link.

https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/saravicente34

64% of adults in rural Mozambique are illiterate. £27 changes that – for an entire year.

 

As a memory, last year, many of us together helped launch a dream - Silvestre put together a group of 15 and started a burnt bricks production project. I built my own brick when I was there earlier in the year and was proud of what we did. We are changing lives. 

 

Together for the children, thank you for reading

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