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Empowerment
When I first arrived in Malawi all of the volunteers wrote definitions of the word empowerment. Here are some of the definitions shared:
• Empowerment is having the ability to make your own choices and having the chance to pick and choose for yourself.
• Having the self-confidence and courage, along with the channels to express yourself and follow [...]

Happy Fourth of July Everyone!!
I want to apologize for not uploading photos. Please check out my fellow WC Volunteer’s blog to see photos and videos:
A Worldwide Education
Emily is working towards her doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction in Social Studies and the University of Missouri.
We are celebrating with you in spirit (and with some spirits) [...]

Hey Everyone!
After about 22 hours of travel I have arrived at the World Camp house in Malawi!! I’m in the company of 20 amazing volunteers from the US, Holland, UK and Cananda and 3 awesome program coordinators. We are in the midsts of running through the the curriculum, familiarizing ourself with Lilongwe and brushing up [...]

WOW! I am amazed and incredibly grateful for everyone’s generosity!! Thank you! 
Or as it’s said in Chichewa - ZIKOMO!
I once had the opportunity to sit in the legendary, Mr. Lyons 7th grade Language Arts class and though it was difficult to keep my full attention upon Mr. Lyons while dodging spit wads flying between Walker [...]

I just finalized my itinerary to Malawi (thanks to all your generous donations). I’ll be leaving Saturday, June 27th from JFK and arriving in Malawi on Sunday, June 28th!!  Here are a few lessons learned:

A certain (aheem…) travel company that claims to have GREAT flight deals for teachers and students is barely worth consulting.

Flying to [...]

First off, thank you all so much for your generous donations! All your love, support and encouragement is amazing! We have almost reached the $1000 mark!
I’ve started my preparations for volunteering and by preparations I mean being poked and prodded. Thus far, the doctors have given me the okay and have stuck me with more [...]

Education can make a huge difference in the lives of young people. Four years ago I began teaching in New York City through the Teaching Fellows program and I have seen the positive impacts of education firsthand. This summer I plan to volunteer in the rural schools of Malawi with a program called, World Camp. [...]