Posted on December 3rd, 2007
I have been to Southern Africa (not Botswana) prior to my placement, and lived in Zimbabwe as a child, however, that did not prepare me fully for the challenges of working in Gaborone. There are several little things that would have assisted to make my transition to working effectively-in-Gabs much simpler. I offer these ten [...]
Posted on November 8th, 2007
A staff retreat means different things to different people. However, the greatest change in atmosphere I’ve ever seen in a workplace, took shape at my staff retreat last week. The Holy Cross Director identified the need for a working staff retreat that would include building on our outdated strategic plan, developing a mission statement and [...]
Posted on October 22nd, 2007
A Day in the Life of a Holy Cross Hospice Volunteer
I have been in Gaborone for three and a half weeks. I now know how to navigate my way on foot around the city, how to use a kombi and where to get everything I need. I have also spent a whole week in a [...]
Posted on July 26th, 2007
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My name is Melissa King, and I am from Halifax, Nova Scotia. I will be completing my Bachelor of Social Work coursework, at the University of Victoria (distance education program) in August, and I will graduate in November 2007. I have a previous degree from Dalhousie University in International Development Studies and Philosophy. I have [...]
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