The only gift we want for our wedding is to have you join us in our celebrations, in person or in thought on our special day. Yet we believe this is a perfect opportunity for us all to continue this theme of love and all give something back where it is needed.

This year, Robin and I cycled from Nairobi to Der Es Salaam (Kenya-Tanzania). Along the way we met so many wonderful children that made us smile, showed us love and made our journey magical. Most of the children grow up in such great poverty with very little compared to our western lives. To give these children education, food, health care and a brighter future, aid is needed but it is vital it is given in the correct way.

For over 10 years, Amani Children’s Home has been dedicated to the protection of Tanzania’s most vulnerable population: street children. Amani, which means “peace” in Swahili, was founded by Tanzanians, and over the course of the past decade has rescued hundreds of children from the perils of life on the streets, where they face numerous dangers including malnutrition and abuse. Amani provides healthy food, education, counseling and medical care for every street child who turns to us for help. When possible, children are reunified with (extended) families.

Whether you can attend our wedding or not, please donate to such an incredible cause. Help make our wedding not just memorable for us, but also for a bunch of wonderful kids who do not ask for anything but deserve the world. 

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now.