Miles for Mankind: Project Enlighten Report

Saturday 4 October 2008

Project Enlighten Report

I spoke with Asad from Project Enlighten the other day about their efforts over in Burma. Apart from some exciting developments in the pipeline (more scholarships and sustainable programmes), he also forwarded me some reports on how the monies were spent.

I don't know about you but when I think about the goal of $1000, I kinda feel it really isn't that much even though it's taking a while to accumulate. It's hard to imagine what kind of difference it would really make.

I feel pretty humbled and moved when I saw their spreadsheets.

Tinned fish. Cooking oil. Instant noodles. Rice. Blankets. The basic fundamentals to survive.

The road to rebuilding is long. Thankfully, they're getting started. They're also building wells so the villages have access to clean water.

The good thing about walking is it teaches you, the longer you walk, the longer you can walk. That's definitely useful when there's quite a way to go!

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Walking for Fundraising

Last year, on a whim, I went on a trek around the Himalayas. The experience was so amazing that when I came back to the UK, I had to keep walking. Soon, a few people joined me and now we take a long hike every Saturday. We even walk in the rain. Only a thunderstorm keeps us indoors.

I'm really grateful for the enjoyment of walking. Not everyone is as lucky. Kids in Cambodia, as young as 5 or 6 years old, live with handicaps from being injured by landmines.

Project Enlighten aims to provide self-sustainable educational and humanitarian assistance to those who need it most, the children of the world.

At present, they're also helping to send aid to Myanmar across the border. They've managed to circumvent government resistance to foreign aid by working with local organisations. For every US$ 4000, they can send in a truckload of supplies that can save 15 families.

I aim to walk as far as I can. My first goal is 200 miles.

I would ask you please give generously to Project Enlighten in support of this charity endeavour. Together, with your support, we can make a difference one child at a time.

Please note that Project Enlighten does not utilise any donations for administrative costs. All travel costs incurred by my walking will be covered by me.

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