An incredible experience that was

All Out Afica — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 12:54:20 +0000

WOW. What an incredible experience that was. I’ve been wanting to go on an adventure like this for as long as I can remember and 2020 was finally the time. It’s only been 12 hours since I’ve left Eswatini but I’m already missing it so much I’m tearing up writing this, I learnt so much on this trip but the most memorable was when my sister and I were speaking to one of the beautiful students (who I now have the privilege of sponsoring), we were talking about where we want to be when we grow up & how we want to live somewhere with the ocean and bush like Australia because it has ‘everything’ and he said, point blank, ‘Why do you need everything?’ And we kind of stood there for a while like damn, this guy has it figured out. We are so caught up in wanting everything when in reality most of the happiness we are trying to achieve comes from things we can’t buy and things we can’t touch.

I can’t wait to return next year and work with the incredible team at All Out Africa Foundation again, who made this journey so incredible. There’s so much left to be done, this journey has only just begun.

Thank you to the following people and many more not listed including the NCP communities and their beautiful students for making this trip what it was; Allysoliman, Meikederoos, Rijkejesper, Tom odour Raysllima (Volunteers), Simise Masilela (Marketing Assistant and Team Leader) Sifiso_wiya (Tours Graphic designer intern) and Rubenc_smith (Kruger Safari Guide)

Malume (Tjengisa Dlamini, Social Project Manager) for your wisdom and kindness, Michael (Build a future coordinator) for your constant support and helping Ally & I with the new NCP, December and Phayo for being the best company during our Kruger Trip, Ruben for being the best guide despite scaring me countless times, Eunice (NCP coordinator) for your incredible big heart and many hugs, Ginger (Sales and Marketing coordinator) for helping organise all the logistics and nitty gritty details, my group of Duchies and the Brazilian goddess who made this trip too much fun, my sister Ally for going on this journey with me, couldn’t haven’t imagined it with anyone else, and most importantly to the students whose love is so pure and who I have fallen in love with and I miss you so much.

Love you all and see you soon.

Written by Isadora Soliman

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Meet The Volunteers- Sophie Andrews

All Out Afica — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 08:16:19 +0000

Where are you from?

Hi there, my name is Sophie and I’m from Australia.

What project did you sign up for?

I signed up for the Kruger to Coast expedition. While in Eswatini I helped out in the sports development program, which involved going to a different NCP each day and playing with the kids, whether that be a warm-up of dancing and singing, small sports courses or free-time with a range of sports equipment that All Out provided. We would also support children between the ages of 9-17 at homework club, where we were able to tutor a kid individually to improve their reading, spelling and maths skills.

What do you do for a living?

This year I have been taking a Gap Year, which involved working for 6 months, travelling around Europe for 4 months, and finishing up with the All Out Africa expedition. Next year I will be studying Engineering and Design at university.

What does volunteering mean to you?

After participating in a range of volunteer trips, I understand volunteering to be offering your help and time to connect with others and work towards a common goal of making someone or a community’s lives better.

Reason for choosing All Out Africa?

We found All Out Africa directly online, and were excited about the opportunity after reading about the various activities and experiences you can involve yourself in on the Kruger to Coast expedition. I was really happy I booked this trip as the location was incredible and most of the activities were well organised.

Your experience as a volunteer, did it had any positive impact on your life?

Volunteering has had a very positive impact on my life as I was able to see first hand the effect of giving back to the community, and I know it will continue to affect me in everyday life as I appreciate the world around me and help others.

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