So, I have just finished 4 days of training at the All Nations Christian College in Hertfordshire. This Oasis Global Action Team to Zimbabwe consists of: Jess, 18, from Sheffield (left in picture); Helen, 18, from Guildford (bottom right); and me! The other girls are absolutely lovely (yay!) and we're all really looking forward to the 6 months that lay ahead of us.
Our training consisted of lots of intense sessions, packed with information and advice on things ranging from health to teaching children, and building relationships to handling finances! We discussed our expectations and aims, to come up with an overall 'vision' - see the top of the page for this one. After sleeping for 13 hours when I arrived home, my frazzled brain has had time to process everything, and I can now begin to complete my final preparations before heading off on Wednesday 6th October!
So, what exactly are we going to be doing while we're away? My honest answer is, I don't know. Nothing is definite for us yet. One thing we were told in our training is that it's Africa - we'll have to be flexible! However, what I do know is that Oasis run various projects in and around Harare, and I could be doing any of a range of things: working with girls affected by HIV/Aids; teaching basic Maths, English and life skills to help the locals find better employment; doing hospital visits; practical building and painting work; teaching pre-school children, etc. For more information, you can browse Oasis' volunteering page or Oasis Zimbabwe.
So there's a little introduction, more will be on its way soon!
