March 2014 was my first experience of going out to see the work of the New Life Children’s Centres in The Gambia,West Africa. I had heard so many stories and have had the privilege…
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Month: March 2015
Who are the ones in poverty?
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve gone to Gambia now – I’m thinking it’s either 6 or 7 maybe? What surprises me each time is how I come away with a different…
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Six reasons to get involved in charity work
Charity work! Why bother? Here are six great reasons why it will benefit you (and others) if you volunteer in some way:
Giving back to your community Most people choose to volunteer in their local area….
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Why I nearly froze to death to raise money
I love camping! I have camped in sun, rain, wind and snow. But I had never slept on the streets of Newark before! So when I heard about the opportunity to do a sponsored…
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How a trip to The Gambia changed my life
Derek Beel writes…
Growing up,the only place that I ever wanted to visit was Africa. Missions in Africa have always been a part of my life since being a boy and still are to this…
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