Hi everyone!
Just to let you know I am now blogging on the Vodafone World of Difference site-
http://worldofdifference.vodafone.co.uk/international/rebecca-webb/
So you can follow me on there from now on, thanks!
Monday, 8 February 2010
Sunday, 17 January 2010
The Bigger Picture
I arrived back in Kenya on Tuesday after the Christmas break visiting family and friends. It was great to see everyone, and to spend some quality time with my nearest and dearest. Nils and I were snowed in for about four days, we were right out in the sticks and literally couldn't move the car from the drive! What a contrast from life in Kenya!
It's been quite a tough week for me. I'm like a cat and absolutely LOVE my sleep, however this week I've not been sleeping well at all. I have a feeling it's to do with the fact that I know I'm here for six months (another brief visit to the UK in June), and it's all a reality. No visits home in five weeks to see everyone! Now I am here, I'm doing what I've always wanted to do. The fact that I'm an eight hour flight away from England is pretty difficult. I knew it would be, I just don't think I knew it was be as hard as it is. It's funny, because when Nils and I got together over a year and a half ago things couldn't have been so different, and there is no way I could imagine being where I am now! He used to talk about wanting to live abroad in the future, and it was a really sticky subject! I could not comprehend moving away from England to live in a foreign country. To me, I could not see the point in moving so far away. Through his support and encouragement, I am lucky enough to be getting out of my comfort zone, applying myself and making a difference here in Africa.
It's great to be back and to be getting stuck back into my role. This week has been brilliant, I have gained a deeper understanding of what goes on behind the scenes here at Build Africa. I work with Jo, who is the Director of Programmes. I have to admit, that in the summer when I was applying for Vodafone World of Difference, I was a little unsure what working on programmes was all about. Things are clearer now, and from reading the Education Programme and the Education Strategy I have finally got to grips with it. I am researching Early Childhood Development (ECD) in the 62 schools that we work with. Children here in Kenya go to school at the age of 6. I am looking at what provisions there are, are the children learning in structured classrooms, do the have the correct play and learning materials, are the teachers trained? ECD is key to ensuring that children make the transition to primary school and that they remain in education.
On the fundraising side, this week I will be announcing my big plan for later this year. So, watch this space! We are busy in meetings this week in Naivasha, so I hope to work on fundraising opportunities here in Kenya around these.
Challenging myself, making the most of every opportunity, aiming to increase the awareness around the work Build Africa does, making a difference and seeing the impact. If you haven't become a fan of ours on Facebook yet, then do so now! We are really close to 1000 fans! Thanks to all those who have have and are showing support. If you would like to make a contribution no matter how large or small please visit our website- www.build-africa.org and click on donate on the homepage! Thanks for reading!
It's been quite a tough week for me. I'm like a cat and absolutely LOVE my sleep, however this week I've not been sleeping well at all. I have a feeling it's to do with the fact that I know I'm here for six months (another brief visit to the UK in June), and it's all a reality. No visits home in five weeks to see everyone! Now I am here, I'm doing what I've always wanted to do. The fact that I'm an eight hour flight away from England is pretty difficult. I knew it would be, I just don't think I knew it was be as hard as it is. It's funny, because when Nils and I got together over a year and a half ago things couldn't have been so different, and there is no way I could imagine being where I am now! He used to talk about wanting to live abroad in the future, and it was a really sticky subject! I could not comprehend moving away from England to live in a foreign country. To me, I could not see the point in moving so far away. Through his support and encouragement, I am lucky enough to be getting out of my comfort zone, applying myself and making a difference here in Africa.
It's great to be back and to be getting stuck back into my role. This week has been brilliant, I have gained a deeper understanding of what goes on behind the scenes here at Build Africa. I work with Jo, who is the Director of Programmes. I have to admit, that in the summer when I was applying for Vodafone World of Difference, I was a little unsure what working on programmes was all about. Things are clearer now, and from reading the Education Programme and the Education Strategy I have finally got to grips with it. I am researching Early Childhood Development (ECD) in the 62 schools that we work with. Children here in Kenya go to school at the age of 6. I am looking at what provisions there are, are the children learning in structured classrooms, do the have the correct play and learning materials, are the teachers trained? ECD is key to ensuring that children make the transition to primary school and that they remain in education.
On the fundraising side, this week I will be announcing my big plan for later this year. So, watch this space! We are busy in meetings this week in Naivasha, so I hope to work on fundraising opportunities here in Kenya around these.
Challenging myself, making the most of every opportunity, aiming to increase the awareness around the work Build Africa does, making a difference and seeing the impact. If you haven't become a fan of ours on Facebook yet, then do so now! We are really close to 1000 fans! Thanks to all those who have have and are showing support. If you would like to make a contribution no matter how large or small please visit our website- www.build-africa.org and click on donate on the homepage! Thanks for reading!
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