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As you will now know, I'm going to be travelling to Rwanda in January to volunteer as an education advisor.

"Volunteers support improvements in education by working in teacher training colleges and with groups of schools on developing teaching methods. They also work within the mainstream education system to overcome the barriers facing marginalised groups, for example, improving the provision of inclusive education. By improving classroom techniques so that lessons are enjoyable, practical and interactive, more children leave school with skills and knowledge that will improve their chances in life. Their vulnerability to HIV and AIDS and discrimination will be reduced and their ability to maintain good health and to make a living will improve.

We also work with local government offices and Ministries of Education in assessment, strategic planning, national curriculum development, monitoring and evaluation and national quality standards."

I will be living and working in the Gisagara district in Southern Rwanda, helping schools move away from traditional 'chalk and talk' methods to make lessons more interactive.

I am hoping to raise as much money as I can before I go and while I'm away to ensure that VSO can continue their work around the world.

Thank you.

Cat

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