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Hello all - shortly, I'll be taking myself out of my comfort zone, and into the bright lights of the dance floor! I'll be dancing in Strictly for Africa on Saturday 13th May  - raising money for Gorta Self Help Africa, who assist farming communities combat the food crises in East Africa -  deemed as one of the world's largest humanitarian crisis.   Gorta Self Help Africa's interventions are cutting edge and are based on enabling farmers to support themselves and their families .   It makes most sense to invest in agricultural communities in sub Saharan Africa as it enables people to work their way out of poverty.   It is a simple format - help a household become food-secure through smart farming  and then crucially, assist with access to markets.   Selling surplus produce will mean an income, which in turn will mean access to education & health care to help  break the cycle of poverty and hunger.   I would really appreciate it if you are in a position to make a donation for this cause. (And by the way 100% of the funds donated on this site go directly to Gorta Self Help Africa) Thank you so much - Vivienne

Selfha

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Gorta

Gorta - Self Help Africa work in 10 core African countries, tackling poverty and improving the lives of local communities.

Most Recent Altruists

  • 10€

    Margaret Brannigan

  • 20€
    helen Macey

  • 25€
    Audrey Behan

  • 50€
    John Finnegan

  • 20€
    Fionnuala Sweeney

  • 20€
    Catherine Ryan

  • 20€
    Emma wall

    Good luck Viv x

  • 40€
    Joyce Quirke

  • 50€

    From Joan Quirke

  • Aileen OMalley

    Good luck Vivienne - hope that this is recorded for posterity - well at least our viewing!

  • 545€
    Vivienne Andrews

  • Iris Andrews

    I am so proud of Vivienne. She's my favourity daughter!

  • 100€
    Graham Andrews

  • David Andrews

    You'd better win Vivienne. And have a blast!! Good luck.