The flights are booked. Plans are finalized. Bags are packed...almost. I am in the midst of reviewing last minute details and frequently checking the weather in hopes that the snow will hold off in Charlotte. I have a indoor track race at Clemson University Friday evening and then fly out of Charlotte Douglass International Airport at 6am Saturday morning. So everyone think warm thoughts so the travel from Clemson to Charlotte to JFK airport goes smoothly!
I am doing this internship with Globalbike as an independently proposed and approved Interim course for class credit during Wofford's January Interim. The basic objectives of this trip include
1. Document first hand the work globalbike is doing with the community care worker and partner organizations in Lusaka, Zambia (Project Concern International, Grassroots Soccer, and Valid International)
2. Evaluate the impact globalbike is having--intentionally or inadvertently--on public health in Lusaka
3. Immerse myself in the culture, hardships, and lifestyles of the everyday Lusaka citizen or refugee to gain a greater of understanding the needs of the community (and what globalbike can do to further fulfill those)
The overall goal of the project is to understand the need for aid to mobilize resources and initiatives at the grassroots level and compare the missions and programs of the various NGO partners in Lusaka working towards a common public health goal. Gaining experience working with international aid organizations and firsthand exposure to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Zambia is a major interest. My role in Zambia is one of a student, ethnographer, volunteer, activist, photographer, critic and supporter.
I hope to return with hard evidence of the impact globalbike is making in Lusaka with ideas for improving their vision for Lusaka and their many other international partnerships.
I am doing this internship with Globalbike as an independently proposed and approved Interim course for class credit during Wofford's January Interim. The basic objectives of this trip include
1. Document first hand the work globalbike is doing with the community care worker and partner organizations in Lusaka, Zambia (Project Concern International, Grassroots Soccer, and Valid International)
2. Evaluate the impact globalbike is having--intentionally or inadvertently--on public health in Lusaka
3. Immerse myself in the culture, hardships, and lifestyles of the everyday Lusaka citizen or refugee to gain a greater of understanding the needs of the community (and what globalbike can do to further fulfill those)
The overall goal of the project is to understand the need for aid to mobilize resources and initiatives at the grassroots level and compare the missions and programs of the various NGO partners in Lusaka working towards a common public health goal. Gaining experience working with international aid organizations and firsthand exposure to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Zambia is a major interest. My role in Zambia is one of a student, ethnographer, volunteer, activist, photographer, critic and supporter.
I hope to return with hard evidence of the impact globalbike is making in Lusaka with ideas for improving their vision for Lusaka and their many other international partnerships.
I plan to post as much detail of the trip with names of people, places, organizations, funny looking animals, indigenous words as a way to share my experience as intimately as possible. I want you to all enjoy this trip vicariously with me!
If you ever have questions or suggestions while I am abroad please email me at harriskn@email.wofford.edu
2 comments:
Kari,
What a fabulous trip and awesome adventure you will be experiencing shortly. The first International Intern - way to go girl!
God Speed, stay safe and keep those posts coming.
Karen Westphal
So proud of you Kari! Have a great trip! Will be following you on your journey!
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