Well, after three weeks of training, travelling and occasionally sitting down our trainings have now finished.
After three days of trainings with yet another set of amazing girls with incredible leaders who really aim to inspire their girls, it was time to say bye and prepare for debrief.
On the Sunday (25th) we headed to the Tanzania guide HQ and had the final debrief of the last five years. It was incredible for us to see the changes that the last five years have had on the association.
Now we're officially checked in and now just have the flight home to navigate (not us, preferably the pilot). Sadly, really not long left!
Sunday 25 August 2013
Tuesday 20 August 2013
Mwanza Part Two
So our time in Mwanza has come to an end and after the fastest two weeks ever we're headin back to Dar.
The girls were incredible and now after sessions on wider guiding and fundraising were planning a trip to the world centres!
We really wouldn't have coped without the support of Mama Susoma and Mama Naomi who really looked after us during our time in Mwanza!
Now just one more training and then it's home time, it's so hard to believe.
The girls were incredible and now after sessions on wider guiding and fundraising were planning a trip to the world centres!
We really wouldn't have coped without the support of Mama Susoma and Mama Naomi who really looked after us during our time in Mwanza!
Now just one more training and then it's home time, it's so hard to believe.
Thursday 15 August 2013
Mwanza
On Monday 12th we spent the whole day traveling from Morgoro to Mwanza, where we arrived late that night. We start training tomorrow (Friday 16th) which is exciting.
However on our day off on Wednesday 14th we managed to luckily go on safari in the Serengetti. (Where we seen the only elephant in that area) The tour guide told us we were extremely lucky as many people spend three days in the safari and don't see half the animals we did.
We realise how lucky we are, and not only with regards to the safari.
Proverb: You are your only lens to the world, and you have the power to determine your own experience.
However on our day off on Wednesday 14th we managed to luckily go on safari in the Serengetti. (Where we seen the only elephant in that area) The tour guide told us we were extremely lucky as many people spend three days in the safari and don't see half the animals we did.
We realise how lucky we are, and not only with regards to the safari.
Proverb: You are your only lens to the world, and you have the power to determine your own experience.
End of Training
Sadly, on Sunday 11th August our training in Morgoro finished and we had to say goodbye to the incredible girls who looked after us and we trained. However, we ended on a high with a positive advocacy session.
We also sadly had to say goodbye to Victoria who is regional commissioner in Morgoro who along with her leaders were incredibly helpful and we really can't thank them enough.
Also, we were touched when the leaders gave us kangas which are fabrics that you wrap around you and women traditionally wear them and these were in fact made in Morgoro.
We really are so grateful for the support we recieved to fulfil our trainings.
After a final sort out of our rooms and dinner we prepared ourselves for the sixteen hour coach journey which would take us to Mwanza tomorrow.
We also sadly had to say goodbye to Victoria who is regional commissioner in Morgoro who along with her leaders were incredibly helpful and we really can't thank them enough.
Also, we were touched when the leaders gave us kangas which are fabrics that you wrap around you and women traditionally wear them and these were in fact made in Morgoro.
We really are so grateful for the support we recieved to fulfil our trainings.
After a final sort out of our rooms and dinner we prepared ourselves for the sixteen hour coach journey which would take us to Mwanza tomorrow.
Saturday 10 August 2013
Trainings
Today (10th August) we finished our second day of trainings in Morgoro, as due to school schedules, all of our trainings will take place at the weekend.
9th August;
We didn't have as many girls as we thought we were going to have due to it being Eid. However, this allowed us to ease into the trainings. We started with self esteem in the morning and then finished with teamwork in the afternoon. Throughout these sessions we realised what an incredible group of girls we were working with when they were discussing their dreams and aspirations.
10th August;
Today we completed trainings on both WAGGGS and leadership. Between the two sessions we seen how much the girls are capable of, and a glimpse of what they're possibly capable of in the future.
The trainings so far have been such an exciting view into these girls lives, and hearing from them that we're promoting their confidence is making us so happy to be here to help.
Proverb from one of the guides; 'anybody can be behind your success'
9th August;
We didn't have as many girls as we thought we were going to have due to it being Eid. However, this allowed us to ease into the trainings. We started with self esteem in the morning and then finished with teamwork in the afternoon. Throughout these sessions we realised what an incredible group of girls we were working with when they were discussing their dreams and aspirations.
10th August;
Today we completed trainings on both WAGGGS and leadership. Between the two sessions we seen how much the girls are capable of, and a glimpse of what they're possibly capable of in the future.
The trainings so far have been such an exciting view into these girls lives, and hearing from them that we're promoting their confidence is making us so happy to be here to help.
Proverb from one of the guides; 'anybody can be behind your success'
We made it!
Well we made it! After an hour delay, a six hour flight from Gatwick to Dubai (incredible airport) then a just under five hour flight from Dubai to Dar es Salaam. We then survived passport control and just about survived baggage reclaim, but it wasn't long before we met Glory (our go to woman over here). After a short minibus drive through Dar everyone finally got to have a look and start preparing themselves for the journey! We spent the first night in the YWCA where we got ourselves together, then went out for dinner and had an early night.
When we woke up we wandered down to breakfast which consisted of two slices of bread, a slice of watermelon and a boiled egg! After breakfast we headed to go and get our coach to Morogoro which took three hours and was quite cramped and hot, but we got there and that's what we wanted! As soon as we arrived we realised what a beautiful place it is, as we were completely surrounded by mountains. After being here a little while we have some local GirlGuiding visitors including the region commissioner. This made us all really excited for the trainings coming up at the weekend. Afterwards we went for a walk around the local area and then went for dinner.
Tomorrow (8th August) we're preparing for trainings which start tomorrow by getting our plans and resources together.
When we woke up we wandered down to breakfast which consisted of two slices of bread, a slice of watermelon and a boiled egg! After breakfast we headed to go and get our coach to Morogoro which took three hours and was quite cramped and hot, but we got there and that's what we wanted! As soon as we arrived we realised what a beautiful place it is, as we were completely surrounded by mountains. After being here a little while we have some local GirlGuiding visitors including the region commissioner. This made us all really excited for the trainings coming up at the weekend. Afterwards we went for a walk around the local area and then went for dinner.
Tomorrow (8th August) we're preparing for trainings which start tomorrow by getting our plans and resources together.
Monday 5 August 2013
Nearly there!
It's that time, last night we all met at Hannah's house to make sure that we were all together and to do the online check in! Showing us all that it is really happening!
For the majority of us amongst all the excitement it's still not hit us that we are going to Tanzania today!
Ah well, we've all got our kit, tablets and passports so we're ready for anything!
For the majority of us amongst all the excitement it's still not hit us that we are going to Tanzania today!
Ah well, we've all got our kit, tablets and passports so we're ready for anything!
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