Judith Roberts, Tanzanear's Honorary Secretary, has given up nearly everything about her normal London life (house, husband, two sons, the shops....) to go to Dar for a substantial period of time. She plans to put some solid work into embedding the new culture of wearing hearing-aids at the school, and helping Umivita move to Buguruni. She is very bravely staying at the convent for all her time there - a far cry from her elegant house in Wandsworth. Although she has taken a few gadgets with her (can't be separated from her Mac and her coffee-maker), this is a huge sacrifice she's making, and we know she'll do a wonderful job. More on this to follow.
We also have two more "grown up Gap Year" volunteers going out. We are unbelievably lucky to benefit from the experience of Guy Cowley and Judi Stewart, who have impressive CVs of working in senior management positions in the charity world. They are looking forward to getting on with a range of tasks - some "strategic" and financial things, some low-level getting their hands dirty, and of course, spending time with the wonderful children at Buguruni. We know we will learn a lot from them.
I took this photo after a dinner in London held to brief Guy and Judi. From left to right, this shows:
Judi Stewart (about to volunteer)
Nigel Roberts (Deputy Chair of Tanzanear)
Judith Roberts (Hon Sec and currently out in Dar)
John Middleton (Treasurer)
Guy Cowley (about to volunteer)
It's so kind of all these people to give up their time and the comforts of home - we hope they have lots of fun too, and we'll keep postings updates about their exploits.
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