A new adventure and one step closer to my dream

Time and time again, I have found myself drawn to the importance of community. No matter where I am or what social issue I am attempting to help tackle, I always find myself with a new place to call home and more and more wonderful people to call family. These personal interactions and relationships are what continue to inspire me and fuel my drive for social justice. That is why I have happily committed myself to pursuing a career in community outreach in the non-profit sector. My gratitude for everyone that has come into my life can only be expressed through my dedication to helping others the way you all have helped me. This is why I am so incredibly excited to share the news with you: this summer, I have been offered an absolutely amazing position interning with Uganda Village Project.

Uganda Village Project is dedicated to facilitating community health and well-being in rural Uganda through improved access, education and prevention. UVP partners with other community-based organizations and local government to make sure that programs fit local needs and are sustainable for long-term success. For 8 weeks, I will be living in and working with a rural village, gaining experience in public health, community education and international development, all while helping the community members of Iganga District. Interning with UVP will allow me to translate my passion for social justice into something tangible, while also expanding on the foundation of skills to prepare me for future endeavors. Anyone who knows me knows that this internship is a dream come true.

In order to participate in this summer internship, however, I will need your help. The $2,000 program fee (which covers housing, food and transportation for the duration of the internship) is just the tip of the iceberg. Attempting to cover the costs of the program fee, airfare, immunizations, travel insurance and visa fees by myself is proving to be difficult. This is why I am asking you to please consider joining me in this incredible adventure by helping me pay for part of the program fee. Going to Uganda and working with these communities will be one of my most challenging and meaningful experiences yet, and I hope that you will consider supporting me. Whether that means $5, $20, or just sharing this with a few people–anything will help make this amazing opportunity a reality.

I hope you’ll support my trip, which also means supporting Uganda Village Project and the great work that they do. For more information about them, you can visit their website at www.ugandavillageproject.org. Please feel free to contact me personally with any questions!

With all the love and gratitude in the world, I just want to thank you for even taking the time to read this.

Warmly,

Mindy