Sri Lanka Mental Health Placement
My Travel Story
I will be working with individuals who suffer from mental health problems in Sri Lanka, by helping to run activities for patients in psychiatric hospitals, rehabilitation centres, and community outreach programs, as well as working with children in the local community; helping them to improve their English skills through games, song, dance and physical activity. I’ll also be attending workshops run by Samutthana, the King’s College London resource centre for trauma, displacement and mental health, whose main aim is to train and support organisations and individuals to respond to the psychosocial needs of trauma sufferers, such as tsunami survivors and those who have experienced civil-conflict in Sri Lanka.
Another project which I will be involved in is working with children and adults who have special needs, such as physical disabilities, learning difficulties, or challenging behaviour, using creative activities, such as arts and crafts, music, dance and games to help develop their cognitive functions, motor skills, and speech skills. During my time in Sri Lanka I will be fully emersed in the culture, living, along with other volunteers, with a Sri Lanka family.
Any amount that you can donate will be a huge help! For those of you who donate £10, I will take a photo of a mascot/photo of yourself of your choice in Sri Lanka (bare in mind that the mascot will have to be small for luggage reasons!). For those of you who donate £25, you will recieve the photo and a postcard from Sri Lanka while I am there. Finally, for anyone who donates £50 or more, you will receive the photo, postcard, and a homemade cake, with your choice of flavour, on my return! (I have been told my baking skills are excellent!). Thank you in advance for your support and generosity!
Updates
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Raised Over £1000!
I can't believe that we have already raised over £1000! Thank you so much to everyone who has donated so far - I am incredibly grateful. Sri Lanka feels closer than ever :)
More Travel Information
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Campaign Ended
£ 1,090
Total Donation Received-
39%
Funded -
£ 2,746
Goal Amount -
0
Days Left
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Cost Calculator
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Airfare/ International Flights
£ 750
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Passport/ Visa/ Residence Permit
£ 45
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Medical/ Travel/ Accident Insurance
£ 70
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DBS
£ 25
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Spending money (i.e. food, travel, etc.)
£ 425
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Program Fee
£ 1,300
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FundMyTravel Site Fee
£ 131
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Donor Rewards
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10 GBP
I will take a photo of a mascot/photo of yourself in Sri Lanka. There is a limit of 5 mascots, the rest will be photos!
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25 GBP
I will send you a postcard from Sri Lanka! (You'll also get the photo)
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50 GBP
You will receive the photo and postcard, as well as a homemade cake on my return!
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In Partnership with:
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Funders
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Lucchese Hamilton Funded £ 20 GBP
Feb 13, 2018 -
Emma Coulthurst Funded £ 10 GBP
Jan 30, 2018 -
Sophie Cordery Funded £ 10 GBP
Jan 29, 2018 -
Jen Moulton Funded £ 10 GBP
Jan 25, 2018 -
Bridie and the Baileys Funded £ 10 GBP
Nov 21, 2017 -
Paul Walker Funded £ 30 GBP
Oct 06, 2017 -
Not Yudai Funded £ 30 GBP
Oct 05, 2017 -
Adolf Hitler Funded £ 5 GBP
Oct 04, 2017 -
Theresa May Funded £ 35 GBP
Oct 04, 2017 -
Kim Jong Un Funded £ 5 GBP
Oct 04, 2017 -
Henry VIII Funded £ 130 GBP
Oct 04, 2017 -
Alice Earnshaw Funded £ 5 GBP
Sep 30, 2017 -
Bill Shanks Funded £ 510 GBP
Aug 31, 2017 -
Katja McBane Funded £ 25 GBP
Aug 13, 2017 -
Sarah Higgins Funded £ 25 GBP
Jul 25, 2017 -
Shamil Wanigaratne Funded £ 75 GBP
Jun 16, 2017 -
Shentong Wang Funded £ 25 GBP
Jun 02, 2017 -
Jemima Howell Funded £ 25 GBP
Jun 01, 2017 -
Mary & Glyn Russell Funded £ 25 GBP
May 28, 2017 -
Sarah Higgins Funded £ 75 GBP
May 28, 2017 -
Alice Funded £ 5 GBP
May 28, 2017
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