Beyond Borders

Beyond Borders

Volunteering and engagement across different cultural environments. Experiences that brought me into contact with different communities, cultures and perspectives.

Education — Tanzania
01 · Tanzania

Education

Teaching English to classes of 40–60 students and contributing to the daily learning environment of a local school in Tanzania.

Theme
Education
Location
Tanzania

What it contributedTeaching large classes provided an opportunity to lead engaging lessons, manage dynamic classrooms and connect with students through language and learning.

Healthcare — Zambia
02 · Zambia

Healthcare

Contributing to a healthcare environment in Zambia, gaining first-hand insight into community care and local realities.

Theme
Healthcare
Location
Zambia

What it contributedA healthcare setting with limited resources sharpened my sense of priorities, responsibility and composure.

Wildlife & Conservation — Namibia
03 · Namibia

Wildlife & Conservation

Taking part in conservation-focused experiences in Namibia, with a closer look at wildlife protection and the relationship between communities and their environment.

Theme
Wildlife & Conservation
Location
Namibia

What it contributedField and community work required autonomy, teamwork and a practical approach to unfamiliar situations.

Gender Equality — Kenya
04 · Kenya

Gender Equality

Engaging with initiatives focused on gender equality in Kenya, exploring how education, opportunity and participation can shape individual and community outcomes.

Theme
Gender Equality
Location
Kenya

What it contributedAn engagement centred on listening, respect and working alongside a local community.

Mental Health — Cameroon
05 · Cameroon

Mental Health

Contributing to a community project centred on mental health, creativity and expression in Cameroon.

Theme
Mental Health
Location
Cameroon

What it contributedA subject that calls for sensitivity, discretion and attention to people and their context.

International & Cultural Discovery — International
06 · International

International & Cultural Discovery

Experiencing different cultures, environments and ways of life first-hand — broadening perspectives through international immersion and discovery.

Theme
International & Cultural Discovery
Location
International

What it contributedFirst-hand exposure to different contexts broadened my perspective and ability to adapt.

These experiences broadened my perspective and strengthened my ability to adapt to unfamiliar environments.

Previous volunteering & civic engagement

Earlier engagements in the United States, France and Guatemala.

  1. 2017

    Share Hope USA

    Street Feeding Volunteer

  2. 2018

    UNICEF Strasbourg

    U-Reporter, Stand Keeping Volunteer

  3. 2016

    National Model United Nations

    Delegate for Cambodia, Food & Agriculture Organization

  4. 2016

    CYO Syracuse

    Refugees Support and Services Volunteer

  5. 2016

    Peace & Justice in Guatemala

    Retreat, service activities