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In August 2016, I'll be taking part in an international service trip to Haiti with a team of 11 other members of Girlguiding.

The trip is part of an international programme which encourages Girlguiding members to make a positive difference around the world. We will get involved with a local development project focussing on improving access to safe water since the earthquake in 2010. Helping locals fit water filters in their new homes and educating children about water hygiene will be a really eye opening and exciting experience.

The trip is taking place thanks to Girlguiding LaSER’s (London and South East England) programme LaSERIO, which offers international adventures to around 50 young women aged 14 to 25 each year. We have been planning our own trip, choosing the activities we want to do and deciding how we want to make a positive difference during our trip.

This blog will document the process of planning through to the trip itself, tracking challenges and achievements throughout. I hope you enjoy reading about my adventure!

If you would like to contribute to my fundraising efforts visit: https://www.justgiving.com/Francesca-Jones1

Every year, Girlguiding sends hundreds of young women on international trips across the globe – empowering them to take part in vital community development work, explore new cultures and develop their sense of adventure.

To find out more about Girlguiding, the UK’s leading charity for girls and young women visit www.girlguiding.org.uk