From bag packing to sky diving to shaving your head there are many ways that you can fundraise. Many organisations will have support and ideas for you and will welcome your desire to fundraise for them.
It is important however to think about why you are fundraising, who you are fundraising for, and the method you are using to fundraise. If you have fundraised before going overseas you will know how important it is to be clear about what you are going to do with the money you are given. People are increasingly demanding that NGOs (non-governmental organisations) be transparent about how their funding is spent. If possible try to have some facts and figures at the ready to answer any queries you may get about how the money will be spent and the nature of the programmes it will be spent on.
If you are fundraising in public, it can be a great way to raise awareness and interest in global issues. Inspiring the public to be globally aware and politically minded can be a more powerful tool than fundraising so don't miss the opportunity to stop and talk to people about your experiences and how they can become more active and involved.
When talking about developing world issues or visually representing them, remember the values of dignity, equality and respect embodied in the Dochas Code of Conduct on Images and Messages and ensure that all the images and messages you use are compliant.
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