Team Rwanda: Applications open for flagship volunteer project
29 Jan 2024
Creating opportunities for widening participation students
After a successful project in summer 2023, our University’s flagship overseas project Team Rwanda is back for summer 2024. Help us increase the range of experiences available to widening participation students by spreading the word about this once in a lifetime opportunity.
The partnership project between our University and Azizi Life will see a group of students travel to Rwanda to volunteer alongside Rwandan volunteers for a month on community research, digital media, enterprise and environmental projects, supporting local artisans and their communities. The project will give a team of student volunteers, including a Team Leader, the chance to gain valuable skills, develop their inter-cultural awareness and enhance their employability.
“Azizi Life thanks everyone who made this project possible. The volunteers worked hard from day one until the end to create very useful materials and documents, which are helping Azizi Life to increase its impact with the artisans through improved visibility and growth, as well as sustainability in the long run. We value their help in making that happen!” - Jeannine Umutoniwase, CEO of Azizi Life
“To any student considering applying to Team Rwanda, I would say this: If even a small part of you feels that this could be a valuable and enriching experience, don't hesitate — apply. The journey with Team Rwanda is not just an opportunity to volunteer abroad; it's a chance to broaden your horizons, challenge yourself, and make a meaningful impact.” - Josiah Edibiri, Team Member 2023, MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering
In addition to Team Rwanda, students will be able to explore opportunities with our Trusted Partner organisations, where increased funding is helping to make overseas volunteering more accessible.
Applications to Team Rwanda will close on Monday, 26 February
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