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Volunteering with Raleigh International
Kisedi, Nepal Spring 2019
Alesia Alblas Rose Jolly
Volunteering with Raleigh International Kisedi, Nepal Spring 2019 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Volunteering with Raleigh International Kisedi, Nepal Spring 2019 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Volunteering with Raleigh International Kisedi, Nepal Spring 2019 Alesia Alblas Rose Jolly Introduction and why did we go? What is Raleigh International? Raleigh International works to create lasting change through youth. Expeditions and
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What is Raleigh International?
Raleigh International works to create lasting change through youth. Expeditions and International Citizenship Service (ICS) programmes
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Raleigh ICS programme
Roles: Team leader (TL) and volunteer positions Placements: 12 weeks for volunteers or 15 weeks for TLs Countries: Currently Nepal and Tanzania Programmes: Livelihoods or WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene)
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Sustainable Development Goals and WASH
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Our Team
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Our Community
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My Family
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VEGGIE MOMOS!!!!
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Project details and aims
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Infrastructure work
4 Toilet pits 9 Tap stand 9 Handwashing stations 1 Water source intake 2km Transmission pipe
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Awareness Raising and Training
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WASH education was important
Water shortages Causes of sickness Hand washing Cultural beliefs
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Drama
Dental Hygiene Personal Hygiene (including handwashing) Water Safety Plan
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Community Development
Women’s group School Children’s Club Community surveys
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What did we learn whilst on programme?
Find the courage Open to discovery Never give up Create change together Act with integrity
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Challenges
Squat toilets! Food Hygiene Nepalese charity Weather Water and power cuts Community disputes Religious festivals Material shortages Dips in morale Sickness and diarrhoea!
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Holi Festival Weddings and parties Washing in the river Women’s march Sleeping bag wrestling! Bonfires and marshmallows Games with the community
Moments we’ll remember
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Country tips and cultural considerations
Try and learn the language! House rules Religious consideration Local cultural practices Your way isn’t the only way! Take time to understand each
- thers cultural differences
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Working with your counterpart in a cross-cultural team
Teaching Nepali Practical skills (washing clothes!) Interacting with host family and community Working around language barrier (body language!)
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How to apply
Apply at: www.volunteerics.org/ Age considerations (Volunteer: 18 – 25, Team Leader: 23 – 35). Phone call about preferences Email to assessment centre day Confirmation of place and pre-departure training Medical screening including vaccination Fundraising - £800+ 12 – 15 week placement Action at Home and return volunteer event
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Sponsor us (please!)?
Alesia is running the London Landmarks half marathon for Raleigh International in March 2020. www.justgiving.com/fundraising/al esia-alblasllhm Rose is running the London marathon for WaterAid in April 2020. http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/ RoseJolly2
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