Intro
I’m here in Rwanda working as a volunteer on a project with VSO as an Inclusive Education Advisor. This basically means I’m a small part in a large scale project to improve the learning outcomes in English and maths, and, for my
13th May 2020
Today has been a full on day. I’ve been busy with Whatsapp meetings, Zoom meetings and loads of work to get through. I had no time for a walk, so even though
12th May 2020
I’ve been out a few times now, but each time I go to a café it just seems to highlight that there is no one here that I know that’s within
8th May 2020
I’m currently working on hearing assessments for Deaf children in Rwanda. Even though all SEN children are now able to attend mainstream schools, including those that are deaf and blind, there is
4th May
Today's the day the lockdown relaxes and I feel quite excited to be able to go for a long walk to Remera, which is about a 3 miles walk just out
30th April 2020
This evening there is good news! Some of the lockdown restrictions are being lifted. People will be able to go back to work, shops and restaurants can open. Motos will not be running
24th April 2020
I still have plenty of work to do, a course I’m completing with the Open University on the future of education, and lots of books on my Kindle but I can’t
22nd April 2020
There have been some fierce thunderstorms and lots more flooding, last night there were torrential rains which killed 12 people and injured 18. 32 houses were destroyed and one road damaged. The most
19th April 2020
We’re now in the middle of the rainy season and this weekend is predicted to be particularly heavy with floods and several areas have already seen flooding. The rain is usually preceded
17th April 2020
My landlady’s very happy because her eldest daughter is coming home. She’s at university in US and Rwanda are providing a flight next month to fly their nationals home. Several weeks
15th April 2020
My youngest son is feeling better, which is a relief. I know this because he sends me an inappropriate joke, so he has his sense of humour back. It’s starting to feel
11th April 2020
Today I went for a walk to the larger supermarket, which means I get to do a 3 mile walk for exercise. The main street that used to be throbbing with traffic is
8th April 2020
Another busy day with work, as well as our weekly Zoom chat with VSO and international volunteers. I also get a call from the medical team in the UK spelling out the possibilities