For 7 days from the 6th of April, Cosmo and I will be hitchhiking to Bratislava to raise money for charity. We are super excited to complete this challenge and make a difference for these super important charities!! 🕺🏼🌟🚗⭐️🎒So if you fancy helping us out (or just enjoy the idea of us being stranded in rural Germany), please donate!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟These 5 amazing charities are listed below:thank you!! SNOWDROP PROJECT (https://www.snowdropproject.co.uk/)Snowdrop project is a Sheffield based charity, providing long term support for survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery. Many survivors of trafficking face significant barriers to rebuilding their lives, including housing insecurity, trauma and lack of employment opportunities. The charity also advocates for policy changes and improved legal protections for trafficking survivors in the UK. Their holistic community based approach ensures survivors receive continuous care and do fall through the cracks of the system.Their support services include:<ul><li>Counselling</li><li>Legal advice</li><li>Financial support</li><li>Education</li><li>Skills training to help individuals gain independence</li><li>Befriending programme- pairs volunteers with with survivors to offer social and emotional support</li></ul>CITY OF SANCTUARY SHEFFIELD (https://sheffield.cityofsanctuary.org/)City of Sanctuary Sheffield is a local charity dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for asylum seekers and refugees. The organization operates The Sanctuary, a hub in the city center where people seeking refuge can access vital services. As Sheffield is a City of Sanctuary, this charity plays a crucial role in fostering a culture of hospitality and inclusion. Volunteers help with everything from administrative support to befriending newcomers, making it a great opportunity for students to get involved. The charity actively campaigns for refugee rights and works with local institutions, including universities, to build understanding and solidarity. Supporting City of Sanctuary Sheffield helps provide essential resources to some of the city’s most vulnerable residents.Their services include:<ul><li>Legal advice</li><li>Housing support</li><li>English language classes</li><li>Multi-agency drop in- brings different organisations to provide asylum seekers with information on healthcare, employment and social integration</li></ul>HAVEN (https://www.havenorg.uk/)Haven is a Sheffield-based charity dedicated to supporting children and young people affected by domestic abuse. The organisation provides free, voluntary, and specialized services to help young individuals process trauma, rebuild confidence, and develop healthy coping strategies. Their CandYP (Children and Young People) program focuses on restoring relationships between children and parents post-abuse, ensuring a nurturing environment for healing. Haven also delivers training and workshops to educate professionals and communities on supporting children who have experienced domestic violence. By raising awareness and providing direct emotional and practical support, Haven plays a crucial role in breaking the cycle of abuse.SHEFFIELD S6 FOODBANK (https://sheffields6.foodbank.org.uk/)Sheffield S6 Foodbank provides emergency food parcels and essential supplies to individuals and families facing financial hardship. Run by The Food and Community Trust, it operates through a voucher referral system, ensuring those in crisis receive nutritionally balanced food packages. The foodbank also offers financial and housing advice, helping people address the root causes of poverty. With multiple distribution centres across Sheffield, it serves thousands of people each year. The organisation collaborates with supermarkets, businesses, and volunteers to collect donations and reduce food waste, while advocating for long-term solutions to food insecurity. Students can volunteer, organise food drives, or fundraise to support the growing demand for food assistance.Iniciatíva Inakosť (Initiative Otherness) (https://inakost.sk/)Iniciatíva Inakosť (Initiative Otherness) is a leading LGBTQ+ charity in Slovakia, advocating for equality, legal protections, and social acceptance. Based in Bratislava, the organization works to influence legislation, raise awareness, and support LGBTQ+ individuals facing discrimination. Iniciatíva Inakosť also organises Bratislava Pride, Slovakia’s largest LGBTQ+ event, promoting visibility and inclusion. Additionally, they collaborate with local and international partners to combat homophobia and push for progressive policies.Services they provide include:<ul><li>Legal aid</li><li>Educational programmes</li><li>Mental health resources</li></ul>Thank you so much for checking out my fundraising page! Donating through givestar is quick, easy and completely secure. givestar is registered with the Fundraising Regulator and the Association of Charitable Organisations, and will send your donation directly to my chosen charities.

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