Lakeview Senior College students and staff will sacrifice an hour’s pay to help some of the many disadvantaged communities around the world.
The school has teamed with local not-for-profit Hopes and Dreams, which works in India, South Africa and Zimbabwe.
The money raised will go towards water and sanitation projects and micro-business programs in these countries.
Year 11 team leader Michael Pisani said students raised more than $2600 last year, which gave more than 20 Indian women the start-up capital for their own small businesses.
A Hopes and Dreams report found the economic flow-on “impacted” more than 170 people, based on an average five dependants per woman.
Mr Pisani said the cause helped students understand global health better – a core part of their studies.
“They have an understanding of … the impact poverty is having on health, access to income and water,” Mr Pisani said.
The Lakeview One Challenge will run from Monday, August 29, until September, 2.
To donate, call 9219 3100.
