A graduate is preparing for the trip of a lifetime.

Fiona Martin of Evelyn Road, Willows Green, near Great Leighs, has recently finished a degree in Zoology from the University of Wales, Bangor.

And from October 1, she is going to Madagasca to carry out volunteer work with the charity Azafad

Fiona said: "I had just finished my degree and Azafady were advertising at the university for people who were interested in helping. As I had always been interested in Madagascar from a zoological point of view I decided to apply and was accepted."

The 21-year-old will be helping with the humanitarian and conservation efforts of the charity.

Published Thursday August 15, 2002

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