Just £5 - you are already making a big impact! Donations over £50 will receive a hand-drawn card from me as a token of thanks. Look on the right sidebar to make a donation!
Who I am?
I am a devoted Vietnamese swimmer, curious young explorer and a passionate geographer. My dream is to learn and see as much as possible of the beautiful and fascinating world around me. I am inspired by the beauty encapsulated in my home country - Vietnam through many self-exploring trip and want to help conserving the very best Vietnam has to offer.
Being a diver and having a passion for the underwater world strike me to see the impact human have on the ocean. I am hoping to study Geography in University to further strengthen my understanding of the world today.
Read more about me and my travel at: Oceanandfishes.blogspot.com
About ReefDoctor
http://www.reefdoctor.org/
ReefDoctor Research Assistant program trains volunteers to gain skills in Marine conservation, research and management projects. Volunteers will contribute to the long term running of marine research programme, contributing and management of threatened marine ecosystems in the Bay of Ranobe and sustainble development of Vezo community.
Bay of Ranobe is a 32 km reef system part of the Taliara Barrier Reef Complex - 400 km system of nearly continuous shallow water reed - one of the most extensive coral reef system in the Western Indian Ocean and 3rd largest in the world. The system is now under threat.
What is my personal target and Where your money go?
To fund this expedition, I am going to need at least £1600 for the cost of the volunteer period of 6 weeks in Ifaty, Madagascar. This exclude additional costs of buying diving kit required and air flight to the project site which I will be saving for.
If you make a donation over £50, you will receive a handmade card made personally by me send to you as a token of thanks. (I am an artist :) so it won't be a kid drawing) An example is show here
Of course, I will be writing and updating my blog as much as I can to keep you, my donor involve with me and my work here.
What I will be doing on the project?
I plan to spend 6 weeks on the project learning as much as possible about marine conservation including training in fish ID, underwater surveying techniques and participate in local community education and outreach projects.
Why this project is so important to me?
As a Vietnamese - a growing developing country, there are many problems that still stiffen Vietnam. While social problems exist and are being tackled (albeit slowly), less focus has been to look at developing sustainability and protecting the environment. This issue is becoming increasingly important because of the fast growing and dependent on tourism as one of the major source of income. Pollution, overfishing and overused of tourists are showing clear signs of having an affect on Vietnam's coral reef and marine health.
This opportunity will be an incredible opportunity for me to gain skills about marine conservation. More from that, I will be immersing myself into a totally new culture and undoubtedly will learn so much from the Vezo people of the bay. I will be living alongside a traditional Malagasy fishing community and gain insight into the unique of Vezo culture.
What am I expecting when I am on the trip?
To be completely submerged in the beauty of the people and the fishing village here. I will have to brush up on french and malagasy to communicate. It will be an eye-opener and I cannot wait to learn all about the underwater world!
How do you know your money will be spend directly on the project?
During this expedition, I will be writing entries on my blog and all donors will be updated on my current study and work in Ifaty.
Ways you can help?
Sponsorship however small will be highly appreciated. Just £5 is already a big help!
I will be funding this trip by myself from my own savings and will desperately need as much donation as possible. You can make donation via the paypal button on the top right of my blog.
Alternatively, cash can be given straight to me to help save on the transaction cost.
If would like to help in any other way, it would be fantastic to receive any old second hand scuba diving gears below:
-Wetsuit (S)
-Fins (39)
-Mask
-Weight belt (no weight)
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Even if you cannot sponsor me please help spread the word via your facebook or twitter account. Any mean possible to help raise as much as possible.
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