Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Tanzania Moshi Zanzibar volunteered at a disabled child orphanage called Longue centre volunteered at a Hospital called Mnazi Mmoja hospital Sarah Newman.

Similar presentations


Presentation on theme: "Tanzania Moshi Zanzibar volunteered at a disabled child orphanage called Longue centre volunteered at a Hospital called Mnazi Mmoja hospital Sarah Newman."— Presentation transcript:

1 Tanzania Moshi Zanzibar volunteered at a disabled child orphanage called Longue centre volunteered at a Hospital called Mnazi Mmoja hospital Sarah Newman & Hannah Griffin1

2 Picture of Longue centre Sarah Newman & Hannah Griffin2

3 Picture of Mnazi Mmoja hospital Sarah Newman & Hannah Griffin3

4 Key points Learn basic Swahili Hours worked Transport Safety Expectation TFT Sarah Newman & Hannah Griffin4

5 Expectation and Experiences Moshi Zanzibar The life of a disabled child Often not valued in society Very little equipment Shorter life expectancy Paediatrics ward life Very basic infection control knowledge (separate wards) Common illness Maternity ward life Their expectations of you Be aware of their culture differences (resus) Attitudes, grief, and post natal care. Sarah Newman & Hannah Griffin5

6 Picture of the children we worked with Sarah Newman & Hannah Griffin6

7 Pictures of the children's ward Sarah Newman & Hannah Griffin7

8 Pictures of the maternity ward Sarah Newman & Hannah Griffin8

9 Pictures of the maternity ward Sarah Newman & Hannah Griffin9

10 Other volunteers we worked with Sarah Newman & Hannah Griffin10

11 Learning outcomes Professionalism Respect and adapt to their culture Basic observation skills (no monitors) Different attitudes to learning disability (society) Communication (body language) Sarah Newman & Hannah Griffin11

12 Living Expectations. Be clear before you arrive how you will be living, Take information with you ex. Addresses Host family – yours and their expectations Student living accommodation water and electricity (Governance) Sarah Newman & Hannah Griffin12

13 What to take What you need... Medicines, anti sickness, rehydration sources, Masses of insect repellent (local bugs local drugs!) Malaria different levels. Injections. Money (Cash points) Torch Washing line Old phone Sweets (home comforts) Baby wipes Sarah Newman & Hannah Griffin13

14 Cost & Company Total cost £2000 (includes all spending money) Went with world unite (German) Website address: http://www.world-unite.de/index.php?lang=en Sarah Newman & Hannah Griffin14


Download ppt "Tanzania Moshi Zanzibar volunteered at a disabled child orphanage called Longue centre volunteered at a Hospital called Mnazi Mmoja hospital Sarah Newman."

Similar presentations


Ads by Google