By Jack Townsend
We are cohort 8 and what a few days it has been...
We are cohort 8 and what a few days it has been...
After an exciting in-country
training week in Ghana with all the new ICS volunteers and moving into our new
house, the brand new RAINS team have arrived at the Mandela Development Centre in Tamale. And there is
so much work to be done! This week we are getting stuck in to finalising our 10-week project plan and addressing urgent issues so we can work towards our new
project aims.
Which
are….
Safe
Choices: To increase knowledge of safe sexual health practices within communities reaching parents and children. To research and plan a girls' club to act as a
safe environment for open discussions and support about sexual health.
Farming
for Futures: To improve attendance rates among boys within local communities
in the northern region by assisting their families to increase farming
productivity.
Students
for Schooling: To improve the quality of education for all via uniform, school
equipment, knowledge and skill sharing between underprivileged and privileged
schools.
And
now to introduce the team!
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| From left to right: Jessie, Jack, Alimatu, Hannah, Emmanuel, Sherifa, Bakir, Natasha, Salifu |
Natasha
Hallett (Chentiwuni) - Team leader
Age: 26
Where I'm from: I'm originally from the Isle of Wight (an island off the south
coast of England) but I now live in Edinburgh in Scotland
Hobbies: I love going on road trips in Scotland - it's such an amazing country with so
much breathtaking scenery and places to explore. I also love running and yoga,
but have been slacking in these areas recently!
What
I am most excited about in the coming 2 months: I am most excited about
gaining experience in managing a team. I've loved getting to know my team so far
and I can't wait to support them in achieving as much as possible during our
time here
Jessie
James (Wuntiti)
Age: 25
Where
I’m from: Lancaster, UK
Hobbies: Swimming (open water and in-pool) and hiking
What I am most excited about in the coming 2 months: Getting directly involved with
community charity work
Sherifa
Mustapha
Age: 24
Where
I'm from: Tamale, Ghana
Hobbies: Researching
What I am most excited about in the coming 2 months: Meeting the goals of
the project
Mohammed Bakir
Age: 25
Where I'm from: Tamale, Ghana
Hobbies: Playing or watching football
What I am most excited about in the coming 2 months: Working within a happy team
Salifu
Alidu
Age: 24
Where I'm from: Janga, Northern Region, Ghana
Hobbies: Football and news
What I am most excited about in the coming 2 months: Monitoring and evaluating our
own work
Hannah
Wilson (Maltiti)
Age: 21
Where I'm from: Nottingham, UK
Hobbies: Reading and hiking
What I am most excited about in the coming 2 months: Getting involved with local
communities, developing new skills and working as a team to make a positive
impact
Alimatu
Age: 24
Where I'm from: Damongo, Northern Region, Ghana
Hobbies: Dancing and reading
What I am most excited about in the coming 2 months: Happy about the team work
Emmanuel
Osabutey (Kataali)
Age: 24
Where I'm from: Volta Region of Ghana, but I have lived in Kasoa, Central Region
Hobbies: Listening to music, reading, counselling and singing
What I am most excited about in the coming 2 months: Learning new skills, making
global impacts locally and having fun
Jack
Townsend (Suhiyini)
Age: 19
Where I'm from: I live in a small village on the outskirts of Edinburgh which is the
capital city of Scotland
Hobbies: I most enjoy socialising with my friends, drawing and going out for food
What I am most excited about in the coming 2 months: experiencing a new culture and
seeing the impact our work has on local communities
We
will be updating you every week with our progress, what we are working on and
our experiences in Tamale so please keep following our blog to keep up to date.
