Business students have been putting their entrepreneurial skills to the test, by helping to raise money for a good cause.

The generous bunch decided to turn their hand to a spot of fundraising after hearing about a charity mission organised by a group of fellow Stockton Riverside College students.

Project Namibia will see 12 Childcare and Early Years students travel to Africa, where they will help local farmers and the surrounding communities to live in harmony with wild elephants.

The adventurous students have already run a number of their own fundraisers to help cover the cost of the trip, which will see them spend 14 nights without basic comforts such as running water, electricity, phones or internet.

Sharon Stothard, Lecturer in Business, said after hearing about the trip first year BTEC Business students were keen to lend a hand. They organised a tombola with all proceeds going towards the project.

“It’s great that our students want to get involved in activities like this because as well as raising money, it is a great opportunity for them to put the skills that they have learnt throughout the year into practice, including marketing, budget management and entrepreneurial skills,” said Sharon.

Liz Maddison, Lecturer in Early Years added: “It is fantastic that the Business students have gotten involved in helping us to raise money.

“It has been a cross college collaboration with Business, Joinery, Childcare and Sport all getting involved.”

Travelling to Namibia this October the Stockton Riverside College team will volunteer with Elephant Human Relations Aid (EHRA), their work will involve creating a safe play area for the children who reside at a rural community school in the region.

For more information regarding Project Namibia visit the SRC Project Namibia Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/pages/College-Volunteering/765253696855792 or to make a donation go to: http://www.gofundme.com/ProjectNamibia15.

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