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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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…
Read moreSix 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….
Read moreWhy 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…
Read moreHow 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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