Edge Hill students taking skills to Uganda

Three Midwifery students from Edge Hill University will take a step into the unknown later this month when they fly to Uganda on a life-changing trip to learn more about medical practices in one of the world's poorest countries.

The students, Keeley Donald, 31 from Runcorn, Rachel Evans, 23 from Southport, and Emma Potts,21 from Burnley, who all study together at the Edge Hill University, fly out to Kampala, Uganda with Real Africa Excursions on the 16 September 2008.

The three nurses are far from travelling light; their bags will be full of toys, books and medical supplies which have been donated to them to take to the children in the orphanages, schools and hospitals they will visit.

Keeley Donald said: "It's such an incredible opportunity for us to view how Midwifery is practised in a completely different environment. I'm sure that it will be a life changing experience for all of us that we will never forget throughout our careers."

Through a number of fundraising events all three students have raised £1,000 each which has helped to raise money for people in Uganda and pay for their trip.

Donations and gifts are still being gathered at Edge Hill University, which will be used to help improve medical conditions and bring a smile to the faces of the people who they meet.