Maria's Peru Machu Picchu Volunteering challenge

This cause was part of Christmas Race
This unique race URL is https://ecoracing.co/cause/marias-peru-machu-picchu-volunteering-challenge-49/

Hello,

My name is Maria and this summer I am leading a volunteering trip to Machu Picchu. I am supporting the FutureSense Foundation (FSF) which are committed to delivering on the United Nations Goals for Sustainable Development through long-term programmes, delivered by volunteers, focusing on education, health and livelihood support. I will be volunteering in a partner school in a traditional Peruvian village in the Sacred Valley in an attempt to teach children conversational English through many different activities but most importantly try to inspire them to become independent, critical thinkers as well as educate them on issues like sanitation and health. Also,I will be trekking the Salkantay route to Machu Picchu for the second week of the volunteering trip.

In Peru and especially in remote areas, it is unfortunately still the case that many people do not have access to high-quality education because of, among other reasons, lack of proper teacher-training or poor infrastructure. Consequently, individuals do not have the same opportunities as the rest of the society . In a contemporary world that prides itself in being diverse and inclusive, it is unacceptable to have this kind of inequality in education and opportunities. Everyone has potential and they should be able to develop it, while at the same time living a fulfilling and happy life.

By buying a balloon for just £3 you could contribute to a very important cause and at the same time win a £500 prize!
The balloons will be ‘launched’ on Christmas Day from Lapland. They are then subjected to a simulated flight pattern based on the actual weather conditions such as the prevailing wind speed and current temperature. This simulation uses an advanced computer modelling programme linked to Google maps and a commercial weather data supplier. Anyone can follow the leading 100 balloons online through the 7 days of the race.
The winning balloon (£500 prize) is the one that has flown the furthest in a straight line from the launch location. Interestingly, a popped / burst balloon can still win if the wind direction changes and sends the still-flying balloons backwards in a reverse direction.
Click below to buy and customise your balloons and please let me know if you have purchased a balloon because it does not let me know who has done.

Thank you so much,
Maria

Our fundraising target is: £800

Gross monies raised so far: £42

Supporters so far: 5

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