Hayley gets ready to embark on vital mission trip to change lives in Cambodia

This will be the first mission trip for the 30 year old and during her time in Cambodia she will be be working alongside Iris Ministries and Daughters of Cambodia, two organisations dedicated to supporting women, children, and communities affected by human trafficking and exploitation.

"This will be my first mission trip, and it feels like a real step of faith for me,” Hayley explained.

"I’ve always had a heart for helping others, so I’m both nervous and excited to step into something completely new that I believe will stretch me personally, professionally, and spiritually.

"This trip represents how far I’ve come from a place of survival to a place of purpose.

"I come from a difficult and disadvantaged background and have experienced a lot of trauma throughout my life. For a time, I lost my way, but God pulled me back and completely transformed my life.

"Through faith, I’ve found healing, direction, and a real desire to give back. I want to use what I’ve learned from my own journey to bring comfort, hope, and practical support to others who’ve been through hardship.

“I’m also a counsellor in training and have recently completed my mentoring training with Rape Crisis Northern Ireland. That experience has deepened my understanding of trauma, empathy, and resilience, skills I know will help me as I work alongside others in Cambodia who have experienced immense pain and adversity.”

Hayley is looking forward to the experience, but she also knows that it won’t be an easy trip.

“Our work will include offering practical help, emotional support, and encouragement to people in vulnerable situations,” she explained.

“Cambodia is a country that carries deep wounds from its history and continues to face challenges such as poverty and exploitation.

"I feel honoured to be part of something that brings restoration, freedom, and healing and to contribute, even in a small way, to helping people rebuild their lives.”

Hayley is hoping to raise money to cover her flights and accommodation and is hoping local people and businesses will support this good cause.

"I’ve set up a JustGiving page and currently have a fundraising bucket and flyer in my workplace and I’m planning to reach out to more local businesses,” she explained.

She is also planning to complete the stairway to heaven walk in Fermanagh in the New Year.

If you would like to support Hayley’s fundraising effort, you can find her JustGiving page at https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/hayleymoore1995

"Every donation, no matter how small, helps make this mission possible and goes directly toward the cost of serving in Cambodia,” Hayley added.

"If anyone feels inspired to support, share, or pray for this mission, it would mean so much to me.

"Every act of kindness helps take this step of faith further and I truly believe that even small acts of love can create lasting change.”