The Next Stage
You’re heading back South Africa this year on your own accord, what does this involve? What sort of things will you be doing?
Yes, I’m heading back to South Africa in July, where I’ll be working as a volunteer in an orphanage for AIDS orphans for two
weeks. These are children who are orphaned through AIDS, and so a majority of them will also be infected. I’m going through a company called Overseas Working Holidays, which organises volunteer placements. When I found out about this program, I knew it was perfect for me. It will be really hands-on, and I’ll hopefully get to make a small difference in the lives of these children while I’m there, while at the same time noting the areas of the orphanage that need financial assistance. Once I’ve figured out
what really needs to be done to make it a better place for the kids, I can save once I get home and try to provide these things. I don’t know a lot about what I’ll be doing on a day-to-day basis in the orphanage, but I can’t wait, no matter what it is!
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