What we do and why

We're a registered UK charity and our primary purpose is to provide grassroots development aid to local communities in developing countries.  The way we've chosen to raise the funds to do this is by offering interested people like you the opportunity to take part in a development aid project and make a significant contribution towards it, both personal and financial. 

Our volunteers raise funds directly for the project they are working on and then get to travel to the country in which their project is located to help build it.    

Why do we raise funds this way?

While there's no shortage of worthy projects in the developing world in need of assistance, unless you are skilled in development issues, you'll find that there aren't many opportunities for short term volunteers, no matter how keen and motivated you may be.

This is hardly surprising as there is no shortage of labour in the developing world.  The main problem for communities in these countries is not people power; it's the lack of the funds needed to implement local improvements.  Put simply, the problem is money.

Of course, you can always make a donation to us, and we certainly wouldn't discourage you from doing so, but maybe you find that you want to give a little something extra.  The fact that you are looking into short term voluntary work suggests that you want to help out in a hands on manner, to be there, see what it's really like, have a personal experience, and feel that you've made a real difference.