May, 2014
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WHY
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A few of my close friends have known that I have dreamed of going to Africa for quite some time now. After studying abroad in Brazil it began to dawn on me that there is SO MUCH out there in the world. I've grown a strong passion for helping others and I honestly feel that God has called me to go to Africa to do some type of volunteer or mission work. I had no idea WHERE in Africa but I've known for some time now that this is my summer to go. That's the only explanation I can think of. Sometimes you just have this gut feeling that this is what you were meant to do, and this trip is one of those feelings.
Words to live byFor I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11 |
WHO
As mentioned on my homepage, GIVE, Growing International Volunteer Excursions, is a nonprofit organization that emphasizes sustainable development projects and encourages outreach within the community in which we will volunteer.
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This handsome fellow is Brett and he is partially the reason that I'm going to Tanzania with GIVE. Brett told me about the GIVE program and I was instantly intrigued. One thing led to another and now I have a friend to go with on the first 2 weeks of this journey! Brett's been a good friend of mine for the past 2 years and I couldn't be any happier to share part of this experience with him! :)
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WHAT
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It's true. I'm not entirely sure exactly WHAT I'll be doing while volunteering.
And to be honest, this is the first year that GIVE is doing this project out in Zanzibar (don't be nervous mom, I'll be going after many other groups have already volunteered!) On a description, it lists some of the following volunteer activities:
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WHEN
I leave the country on June 13th, 2013 and will be arriving June 14th. I'll be staying in Tanzania until July 18th, 2013 and returning to Ohio on July 19th. :)
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WHERE
Zanzibar!I will be traveling to the island of Zanzibar, located in the eastern part of Africa.
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