Volunteering in Sri Lanka

Sarah Eley Start Date: Jun 22, 2016 - End Date: Jun 21, 2017
  • Sri Lanka

My Travel Story

by: Sarah Eley Start Date: Jun 22, 2016 - End Date: Jun 21, 2017
In July 2017 I'm going to Sri Lanka to volunteer. During the trip I will be working 5 days a week for 5 weeks. This will involve teaching English, working with disabled children and adults, working at a psychiatric facility and within the community mental health team.
In Sri Lanka, there is just one psychiatrist for every 500,000 people. Therefore, the work that this volunteering organisation does impacts greatly on the people living in Sri Lanka and allows them to live happier and healthier lives. 
To raise money for this I am running the Windsor half marathon on 25/09/2016 and the Cardiff half marathon one week later on 02/10/2016!
I would be extremely grateful for any sponsorship that will go towards this trip - mental health is of paramount importance to living a fulfilling life and it will be amazing take part in spreading this message within a culture completely different from my own.
  • Sri Lanka