Richmond Vale Academy, nestled in the heart of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, is excited as we welcome a vibrant and diverse new team to our 10 Months flagship program, “Volunteer Abroad in the Caribbean, Africa and Brazil”. This April, we are proud to introduce a group of five remarkable individuals who have come together with a shared vision of making a significant impact in the world.
Meet the team:
– Carolina Herrera, 40 y old, Colombian and Costa Rican describes her goal in this program to contribute to the lives of others and evolve to become a better human being.
– Franchesco Nuñez, 24y old, an Industrial Engineer from Colombia. He emphasizes that he is always searching for personal and professional development, new knowledge and experiences.
– Casimiro Pao, 22 y old from Belize: He is a Ketchi native and is eager to learn about other cultures. He is a passionate soccer player.
– Mikki Nakai, 21y old from Japan, a university student studying foreign languages and solutions to removing garbage from the ocean. She shares that her dream is to make a more fair world for everyone.
– Tamar Mitchell, 26 y old from the USA, Studied at Colombia College, Chicago. He is a singer-songwriter and a student of life who hopes to stimulate others to grow and adapt to life changes through his art and projects.
Over the next three months, Carolina, Franchesco, Casimiro, Mikki, and Tamar will embark on an intensive training journey here at Richmond Vale Academy. Our program aim is to equip them with knowledge about social justice, development work, health, and the history of African countries. The skills they will acquire will develop their leadership, communication, proactiveness, problem-solving, and resourcefulness to become confident individuals ready to act. The team teachers; Eduany Ramirez has experience with leading teams through this program and has achieved two serving periods in different African countries. Simon Muapsi is a new teacher from Mozambique, who will guarantee knowledge of African history, culture, and social quotes to facilitate the volunteer interactions in the service country.
The training at Richmond Vale Academy is just the beginning. After their three-month preparation, the team will be sent to Zambia, where they will engage in hands-on humanitarian projects for six months. Their mission is to work alongside local communities, contributing to sustainable development efforts and making a tangible difference in the lives of those they serve.
This new team’s journey represents the essence of what the 10 Months “Volunteer Abroad in the Caribbean, Africa and Brazil” stands for – solidarity, empowerment, and change. By joining forces, Carolina, Franchesco, Casimiro, Mikki, and Tamar embody the spirit of collaboration and the power of diverse perspectives in addressing some of the most pressing challenges of our time. Learning that their differences will become their strengths.
RVA is incredibly proud to support them in their journey and excited to see the impact they will make while in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and after they finish their training. RVA is a place that will foster their determination to create positive change in Zambia and will undoubtedly inspire others to take action and contribute to a more equitable and sustainable world.
Stay tuned for updates on their progress, experiences, and the difference they are making as Development Instructors. Join us in wishing the April team all the best in their training and upcoming projects.
Together, we are standing shoulder to shoulder with the poor!
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