A former head girl at Milford Haven School is heading to Tanzania today (Sunday) to bring “positive change in the developing communities” with an international charity.

Isabelle Emile’s interest in international development started by a trip to Rwanda and Uganda last summer and in September next year she will start a degree in African Studies and Development.

But before that Isabelle will be volunteering for 10 weeks with Raleigh International on a development programme in Tanzania as part of the International Citizen Service (ICS) scheme.

The scheme allows 18-25 year olds work as volunteers for 10-12 weeks in a developing country.

“I’ll be working alongside local volunteers from Tanzania on a project that focuses on natural resource management, water and sanitation. By working with other local volunteers it enables us to exchange ideas to find the most effective solutions to the problems that the people living in the community are facing,” said Isabelle.

She added: “ICS aims to inspire people in the UK and overseas to become active citizens who are passionate about long-term community development. This is really important to me because I believe that with more knowledge and understanding of development the poverty can be reduced immensely.”

When she returns Isabelle will continue working with ICS and its ‘Action at home’ scheme which involves carrying out on a project benefiting her local community.

“This is important to me as I will be giving something back to my home town,” she added. Isabelle.

To support Isabelle and find out more, visit https://www.justgiving.com/izzyemile or https://izzybelletravels.wordpress.com/