So I'm on the count down to my travels - only 15 more sleeps till I'll be at Heathrow waiting for my flight!!! Can't believe how quick its come around.
Hopefully I'll be able to update my blog whilst I'm away (not sure how often I'll be able to access the Internet whilst I'm gone) - but will try to be consistant and get as many pic's and stories on here as possible so watch this space...................................
BTW(If any of you are interested in how i got on the scheme and you are 18-25 yrs old then check out the Platform2 website: www.myplatform2.com)
On the 7th Jan I’ll be travelling to Nepal for 10 weeks to take part in a project with PlatForm2. The project is in Lamatar, which is just 13 km away from downtown Kathmandu. Although it is quite close to the city, it has a very rural atmosphere and is surrounded by agricultural land. There are only basic facilities and services in Lamatar.The project includes a number of different elements and will involve volunteers living and working alongside the community members.
how to contact me.................................
to call me on my mobile ring:
08713310666 - after the prompt enter 009779808170391 - it can take a while and more than one attempt to get connected - once connected the call costs 9p per minute.
08713310666 - after the prompt enter 009779808170391 - it can take a while and more than one attempt to get connected - once connected the call costs 9p per minute.
About Me
So what will i be doing in Nepal? (other than running away from flying insects!!)
I'll be taking part in a wide range of work, including the following:
School Building Construction:
Constructing the pillars and cementing the roof, making and laying cement, digging, laying foundations, putting up columns and beams, basic woodwork and plumbing, tiling,brick, sand, cement, mud and stone carrying, helping the skilled workers to build the wall, making steps and stairs.
Informal After School Activities:
teaching conversational English, coaching sports, art, drama and music, helping care for younger children, playing and interacting with children of all ages
Community:
English Language and culture sharing – sharing life experiences and learning about each other’s lives.
School Building Construction:
Constructing the pillars and cementing the roof, making and laying cement, digging, laying foundations, putting up columns and beams, basic woodwork and plumbing, tiling,brick, sand, cement, mud and stone carrying, helping the skilled workers to build the wall, making steps and stairs.
Informal After School Activities:
teaching conversational English, coaching sports, art, drama and music, helping care for younger children, playing and interacting with children of all ages
Community:
English Language and culture sharing – sharing life experiences and learning about each other’s lives.
