20% of my program fee!

Thank you so much to everyone who chose sponsorship* over tangible gifts for Christmas presents this year!

 We are now at 20% of the program fee needed for my trip!  Now only 80% to go.  I have until January 16th to raise the remaining 80% of the program fee and I need help.  This fee covers my pre-departure support, in-country orientation, cultural activities, lodging at a CCS Home-Base in a safe, residential community, all meals and bottled water, local transportation, health insurance while in country, evacuation costs (if needed) and so much more. With CCS, I will also meet local experts in the community and will be working alongside volunteers from all over the world.

I will be volunteering for twelve weeks teaching conversational english to school age children; meeting with a local women's group to discuss and encourage entreprenuership and caring for orphaned infants and children diagnosed with HIV and AIDS.

Will you please help me on this journey by becoming my sponsor?  I'll be gaining new perspectives on the issues facing this country and community, and I pledge to share my experiences with you along the way and upon my return.  Please follow along with me on my journey by following along with my blog.

Cross-Cultural Solutions is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that operates volunteer programs in Asia, Africa, Latin America and Eastern Europe, in partnership with sustainable community initiatives. Founded in 1995, its mission is to bring people together to work side-by-side while sharing perspectives and fostering cultural understanding. Each year, over 4,000 people volunteer abroad with CCS.

Your contribution is 100% tax-deductible and you can contribute by credit card and track my progress on my sponsor page online (just enter my last name - Pfeffer).  I really need your support and I appreciate any contribution you can make to help me by January 16, 2010.  If you have any questions, please feel free to email me or call Cross-Cultural Solutions at 1-800-380-4777 or 1-914-632-0022.


*If you'd like to donate as a sponsor, you can use paypal or you can donate directly through cross-cultural solutions here.