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A life-changing trip helping children in Kenya teaching, small scale renovating
work, assisting with a feeding
programme, sports and social
activities.
Former New College student
Natan James, who volunteered last
summer, said: “When you learn and
understand what these children
go through daily, everything that
happens in their lives that you don’t
bear witness to, it can be heart-
wrenching.
“Because of this, whatever we
do, no matter how insignificant
it may seem to others, truly helps
Student volunteers from New College playing games with children in Nakuru the children lead a better life.
When I return from Kenya knowing
Places are still available for loved that when we were there we Younite works closely with schools that I’ve helped one child a little
students to go out to Kenya on could see the difference that we and education programme. Nakuru or a hundred children a lot, I
life-changing trips in 2016 to help were making. is the provincial capital of the sleep comfortably at night in the
disadvantaged children. “The children were fascinated by Rift Valley province, with roughly knowledge that I’ve done my best
In July over 30 students and staff what we take for granted. I’ve been 300,000 inhabitants. It is currently to improve the lives of those who
from New College volunteered in challenging environments before the fourth largest city in Kenya. have less. It is truly an indescribable
in Kenya with Younite Outreach but never have I learnt as much as I Organiser Fiona Simpson said: feeling. If I was prime minister,
Project, a Swindon based organ- did on this trip. My confidence grew “Although we primarily take these trips would be compulsory
isation, which runs trips for people and my self-awareness grew. I can’t groups of volunteers from schools for everyone, but for now all I can
to help support two schools for wait to get back out there.” or colleges to Africa we can also do is recommend it to absolutely
orphans and disadvantaged children Younite is currently recruiting facilitate individuals looking to anyone. Chances are it will change
in Nakuru, Kenya. volunteers for trips in 2016 with volunteer. your life.”
The difference they make is life spaces available to travel in “Volunteering is one of the most If you would like to take part in
changing for themselves as well as February, April and next summer. rewarding and life changing things one of these incredible life changing
the children they are helping. Despite its stunning landscape, you can do.” opportunities, email: fiona.
New College student Elizabeth culture and wildlife Kenya remains As a group member you will be [email protected]
Lawton said: “Kenya was the most a country stricken with HIV/AIDS involved in a range of activities. See details and photographs, see:
incredible thing I have ever done. I and extreme poverty. Your day will mainly consist of www.yoproject.org.uk
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