Well it looks like it's finally happening......
Having had lots of jabs, got my visa, I ought to think about packing.
I leave tomorrow - and know very little other than I arrive in Lusaka on Saturday morning where I will be met by Peter, who is the in-country rep for the scheme. After 2 days in Lusaka I am off to Mkushi of which I know very little - even Wikipedia tells me not much more other than it exists.
Peter has also added that he has bought me a bus ticket for my transfer to Mkushi.....I know those Africa busses....so Monday is going to be hot and dusty - and very different to a day in Pontypridd.
I am excited about going - those of you who know me well will know that I have had a manic few weeks so I have to be honest it's only now that I am really thinking on the challenge ahead - and am looking forward to actually starting the journey - think of me at 5pm tomorrow with a pint in Terminal 5!
Anyway I must go pack - I seem to have got carried away with things for the school from Welsh Rugby Balls to Flags and Lovespoons......along with a load of pencils and pens....best make some room for some clothes
Speak soon -
Richrd
Tales of my International Leadership Opportunity - 4 weeks in Zambia helping Donata School
Newton does Mkushi!
This is the tale of my journey on my International Leadership Opportunity supported by the Welsh Assembly Government and of course my employer Rathbone.
As part of a personal development programme I am going to Mkushi a small town north of Lusaka to work for four weeks with the volunteer team at Donata School. The school supports 35 disabled pupils but has received funding to build to purpose built facilities - allowing them to take on more staff and pupils.
My role is to help them to build their capacity to make this move, and to project plan with them how they achieve long term sustainability......not much in four weeks huh?
I hope to keep you all updated with writing, pictures and video of the takes of the trip; and the scrapes that I am bound to get into!
All this will of course be electricity and internet connection allowing!
Hope you enjoy
Richard
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