LearnServe South Africa 2019, Day 8: K.Y.P. and Market Theatre
Today was a good day. I was the leader today, so I was in charge of alerting everyone to today’s schedule and answering any questions […]
LearnServe Jamaica 2019, Day 10: Hard Work Pays Off
The best days in Jamaica for me have been either the 27th of June or the 29th of June; both of these days brought out […]
LearnServe Zambia 2019, Day 10: Being Welcomed
Today I was excited and anxious to see where our tour guide Japhet works. He has mentioned Africa Directions throughout his time with us, and […]
LearnServe South Africa 2019, Day 7: Transitioning from Cape Town to Johannesburg
As you all may know, we were staying in the home stays for three nights, and today was our last day staying with the mamas […]
LearnServe Paraguay 2019, Day 7: In Lieu of Awkward Silences
It was our first full day with our host families and in Tobati and a few things happened. Before the home stays, I was very […]
LearnServe Jamaica 2019, Day 9: Leadership Through Connection
I’m a hands-on, “all eyes on me” kind of leader. When I have directions to give, I need everyone’s attention. In discussions, I like to […]
LearnServe Zambia 2019, Day 9: The Power of Determination
After ending our time at Daughter’s Vision, we visited a small start-up organization called Amila (meaning, She Is Precious” in Nyanja) founded by a woman […]
LearnServe Zambia Day 9: Returning to Daughter’s Vision, an Aspiring Social Entrepreneur
During the summer of 2017, I was blessed with the opportunity to travel to Zambia as a part of LearnServe Abroad. I had never traveled […]
LearnServe Paraguay 2019, Day 6: Expect the Unexpected
Today was one of the most memorable experiences in the trip so far — today, we met our host families for the first time! Many […]
LearnServe Zambia 2019, Day 8: Daughter’s Vision
Today I had the opportunity to teach at Daughter’s Vision. It’s a nonprofit led by a woman named Gladys. She is a former teacher from […]