Last year I joined a team of thirteen to travel to Namibia, SW Africa and volunteer in the community of Arandis, not far from the coast. I taught one of the five pre-school classes at a small school Talitha Kumi Christian Academy for the two weeks that I was there. I was captivated by this experience. If you would like to see our pictures and read more visit NAM2010
As I was saying goodbye to my friends, I thought for some reason that it was only "for now" and that I would return. One of our fearless leaders said to me, "Anna you have been on so many trips, now it's your time to lead one." I thought he was crazy but when I returned, my supervisor at Manchester Community College was so impressed with my experience. After telling her story after story of the life, the work, the food, the people, the atmosphere; she turned to me and said,
"Why don't we offer an Alternative Break trip to Namibia for MCC?"
This was the question that changed my life. I then became the creator of the MCC Namibia Mission. In October I began promoting; in January the team was decided; in February Senate approved the trip, gave us 50% funding and the deposits were in; in March the tickets were bought; in April and June we had our big fundraisers to diminish the cost per student; in July (we are still paying the last of the trip costs!)and August 1, 2011 we get on a plane to travel there. What a journey it has been for us, and it's only just beginning! I can not believe we leave in less than three weeks for the students first ever trip to Africa. Their experience will determine weather or not we can go again in the years to come.
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