THREE Wem schoolgirls will be taking part in an expedition to south east Asia to help rural communities and take part in wildlife conservation programs. 

Thomas Adams School pupils Florence Hewitt, Flora Parry and Freya Minns will be heading to Borneo in 2024 to take part in a project which will include community development work, conservation and protection of wildlife diversity.

It has been organised through an international volunteer travel operator, Camps International Ltd.

The three Year 10 pupils are looking forward to taking part and will be raising money for the upcoming trip.

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They said: "We are participating in the school's expedition to Borneo in 2024 through Camps International.

"This four-week expedition will include community development work, environmental projects, and wildlife conservation.

"The core objectives of this expedition are to undertake projects in order to raise the education standards within a rural district of Borneo, raise the living standards of developing countries, within rural communities and assist with ongoing wildlife conservation programmes to preserve biodiversity and protect.

"We are looking forward to getting involved in a project that will allow us to take positive action, help others who have less than us and help conserve such an important, endangered environment.

"We have planned a range of fundraisers including our very first Seven Peaks Challenge during the May half-term.

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"So, please join us on our journey.

"We would be extremely grateful for any contributions you could make towards our fundraising.

"Thank you."

You can donate to Florence Flora and Freya via www.gofundme.com/f/7-peaks-challenge-borneo-expedition-2024