goanserve
London
To sum us up in a nutshell, we’re a social enterprise (a not for profit
organisation) passionate about helping children out of poverty and into a life
of success and love. Founded in 2008 by David Montgomery, Goanserve is taking
groups of volunteer travellers to help the children of Goa now. David’s Story It
all started back in 2005 when my wife and I went to Goa for our twentieth
wedding anniversary. Walking through a flea market, we stumbled across a
campaign stall for a street child rescue organisation. That was the first time
we met Matthew, the co-founder of the award-winning charity El Shaddai. Matthew
invited us to his home for dinner that evening and while we chatted over our
meal, he shared stories of the children in his care. El Shaddai was working
tirelessly to provide food, clothing and shelter for the children but most
importantly, the loving and caring environment they deserve. He encouraged us to
sponsor a child, and we did. That child was Laxman, age ten. You can read
Laxman’s story here.
