Alumni of the University of Essex matchfunded £700
By
Siril Grini
Colchester
UmPhafa is a private nature reserve in South-Africa, with connections to Colchester Zoo. On my two-week trip there, I will be volunteering at the reserve, thus helping protect wildlife and nature and further research in several different fields.
My name is Siril Grini. I'm a third year English Literature (BA) student, originally from Norway. I'm 21 years old, and I love travelling (despite my fear of flying), nature and volunteering, which is why this project appeals to me in every way!
Yes, I am going to Africa! South Africa, to be more precise. I'm going to volunteer at the UmPhafa nature reserve, where I will be helping conserve nature, as well as further important research.
This begs the question, why am I going on this trip? For one, I have never been outside of Europe, and am eager to experience a different culture and country. Secondly, I strongly care about the environment and the conservation of nature. The Earth sees too much destruction at the hands of humans, which is why I want to be one of the people to give something back and help take care of our planet and the other creatures that live here.
By supporting my project, you will contribute to the fulfillment of one of my dreams, as well as help me develop new skills and a more global outlook. More importantly, you will be supporting the running of the UmPhafa nature reserve, helping with the conservation of threatened species such as giraffes and leopards.
Find out more about UmPhafa here .
The money is going to fund different costs of my trip, including:
Any money that is raised above the expenses I need for the trip will be donated to UmPhafa to help further their work!
Whether you donate a small or a large amount to my project, I've got some pretty wild rewards, so please consider checking them out and donating to get your hands on them!
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A selection of 5 high-quality pictures taken by me on the trip (edited and delivered electronically).
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A selection of 10 high-quality pictures taken by me on the trip (edited and delivered electronically).
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Access to an exclusive vlog (video blog) from the trip, as well as 10 pictures (see above).
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A hand-made macrame bracelet with hemp cord and wooden beads.
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I will bring you back a pebble from South Africa - maybe you can hear the animals if you put your ear to it? You will also get access to the exclusive vlog and 10 pictures.
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You will receive access to an exclusive video of me dancing to the song "Waka Waka (This time for Africa)". You will also receive access to the vlog and 10 pictures.
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A hand-written "Thank you"-letter, a pebble from Africa, access to the exclusive dance-video, vlog and 10 pictures.
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