The Volunteer

"Hugo has embarked on a journey with the aim of changing the life of others - this first project shows his determination to make a difference for those orphans affected by HIV in Africa's slums"

SIR RANULPH FIENNES OBE - GLOBAL EXPLORER

"This is a project that is very close to my heart. Hugo's work is truly inspiring and his project will help some of the most deserving people in the world. I have a strong personal connection with Kenya and would like to join Hugo in urging as many people as possible to get involved with this extremely worthy cause."

JEREMY HUNT - SECRETARY OF STATE FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

'Hugo's story is a tender, often broken, but healing journey to find himself through loving others. That in itself is a great inspiration to me and many.'

BEAR GRYLLS - PRESENTER

'Thank you, Hugo, for your incredible energy and determination which resulted in such a beautiful transformation of Lea Toto Kibera. Not only will our caregivers and children enjoy the enhancement of the Centre but they will forever remember that one person from UK, with his friend, Chloe, cared so much about them that he wanted them to have an uplifting place where they receive Lea Toto services.'

SISTER MARY OWENS, HEAD OF NYUMBANI

"Hugo's concept of The Volunteer and his journey to Nairobi's slums is moving, inspirational and unique. It's an honour to be involved with his project, and I'm really looking forward to future episodes."

JAMES BLUNT - SINGER

'I am so impressed by what you are doing, keeping up the work to make a difference in this world. And there is nothing to beat hearing from someone who has actually been there and done it!'

MARG MAYNE - CHIEF EXECUTIVE - VSO

'By far the most important comment is that I thought the documentary itself quite superb; indeed truly riveting.  I do congratulate you Hugo, not just for this project that you have undertaken with such success, but for having produced what must surely be, with the right promotion, an award winning documentary.'

SIR RODNEY SWEETNAM - NEWMAN FOUNDATION

'It was an inspiration to witness first hand the huge amount of hard work that the Volunteer project does overseas. The welcome we received at the school in Uganda and the incredible unadulterated gratitude shown by the children, parents and teachers is something I will never forget.'

RICHARD DUNWOODY MBE - CHAMPION JOCKEY

'All of us can learn so much from the commitment Hugo and his team have expressed towards those who are more vulnerable. Helping others is one of the biggest presents in life.'

CAMILA BATMANGHELIDJH - KIDS COMPANY