A couple of weeks ago I had my orientation weekend where I got to meet the rest of the team I'll be working with in Tanzania.We learnt lots and had a full project briefing which was very exciting! I now have a better idea of exactly what I'll be up to in Tanzania, which includes building (water tanks, latrines or even a house!), health education and helping people with HIV get access to anti-retroviral drugs as well as working with the local children. I have started to learn some Swahili in preparation.
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| The team! Me, Amy, Natalie, Miriam, Rachel, Hannah, Ed (Left to right along the back) and Jamie and John (left to right at the front) |
From the fundraising point of view, I have now raised enough to cover my basic costs. Thank you so much to everyone who has sponsored me! Everything I raise now goes into the project funds, which we use for building materials etc. when we are in country, so the more I raise, the more we can do when we're out there. This Saturday is my fundraising dinner, and planning and preparation is well underway, with shopping lists made and time tables (nearly) drawn up. The basil forest for my pesto is thriving!
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| The basil forest! |
Right now, I'm writing this whilst sat on a train on the way to Reading for my interview with Latin Link. Hopefully I'll be able to update you all soon with news on whether my place to South America has been confirmed, and where I will be off to!
Prayer requests:
Success for my fundraising dinner
Preparation and packing for Tanzania goes smoothly
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