We are ICS Cohort 4, the final group to create a positive impact in Huye, Rwanda with LUTI (Let Us Transform Life Initiative) - a non-governmental organisation , we aim to improve the lives of many, focusing on women and young people who live in poverty.
Our objectives as volunteers is to work with 8 groups of beneficiaries which includes; former sex workers, indigenous groups, community health workers, schools and street kids. We will be delivering sessions to create a sustainable development as we hope to leave all beneficiaries empowered to improve their lives independently.
Meet the team and what we have learnt from our counterparts so far:
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| Diane, 24 Muhanga Becky, 23 Nottinghamshire |
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| Christine, 24 Nyamata Mel, 24 London |
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| Davis, 23 Kigali Tom, 25 Lanteglos |
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| Glody, 24 Kigali Naomi, 23 South Wales |
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| Jemima, 25 Kigali Gianne, 22 London |
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| Liliane, 20 Kigali Keziah, 18 Birmingham |
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| Shema, 18 Kigali Carl, 21 Bristol |
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| Team Leaders: Felicity, 23 Kent Fred, 30 Kigali |
After just 19 days, we have all formed as a team, creating strong bonds together through sharing this unique experience. Already we have learned so much from each other; both transferrable skills for future life and cultural differences between our worlds. Learning how to wash our clothes by hand and cook Rwandan food has been a new experience for many of us. Also, waking up early and managing time has been a difficult but worthwhile adjustment for some of us.
In our first 3 weeks we have already achieved a lot we are looking forward to implementing our plans and creating a positive, sustainable difference over the next 7 weeks.
Gianne Pineda and Keziah Lewin
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