I was thrilled at the end of last year when I was invited to become a special Ambassador for Concern Worldwide. It's both an honour and privilege for me to work along with the other Ambassadors, who are all great women of NI.
We are hoping to raise £10,000 over the next 3 years for a Child Survival project in Burundi. Burundi which is in Central Africa, is a developing country and poverty levels are extremely high. Unfortunately, it is a fact, that as a woman in the developing world, you are more likely to be poor.
Our first fund raising event was a Fabulous Clothes Swop just a few weeks ago and we were delighted with the response and support which we received from our friends and families. The event which was held at Cayenne was a great success and to date we have raised £1,850.
It's fantastic! and all the Women of Concern are excited, but, we still have a long way to go, so we are busy planning more fund raising events for the autumn, so I'll keep you posted!
£10,000 doesn't seem like a lot, but yet it will go a long way and make such a difference to the lives of women and children in Burundi.
If you would like to know more about the work of Concern Worldwide, please look us up on:-
Link: www.concern.net
