Hello CiF supporters – Ian here, the current media volunteer out here in Kampala. These blogs are usually written by Lucy but this week she claims to be, a) far too busy and b) unwell so in cunning bid to flatter my ego she suggested I should be this week’s ‘Supporter of the Week’ and then promptly made me write the blog as well…
Ian, Rhino and silly hat.
To be fair, Lucy is indeed very, very busy and just a little unwell which is unsurprising given the amount of work she and all the staff here have achieved in the run up to the opening of the Malaika Babies Home.
I first met Lucy at a CiF meeting in London about a year ago and like most people who are confronted by this persuasive young(ish) lady I was immediately impressed by her vision for the charity. Little was I to know that 12 months later I would be out here in Africa typing away while listening to a combination of baby laughter, cries, bottom burps and crickets and churning out weekly video updates.
My three-month stint is soon to be over and Child’s i Foundation are looking for TV volunteers to come out and work for 3-6 months so if you’re competent with a camera and can edit on Final Cut Pro I’d thoroughly recommend that you drop Lucy an email: lucy@childsifoundation.org and also feel free if you have any questions you’d like to ask me from the actual job requirements to living out here in Africa ian@childsifoundation.org – I respond very well to lunch and beers.
You can check out the latest VT here:
Having posted several VTs over the last few months this one was a particular pleasure because it was the accumulation of all the hard work as the Malaika Babies Home finally opened. It was a great day and so rewarding to see the house full of all the lovely staff and people who have helped and supported along the way.
Now we are up and running we are currently caring for three babies and not a day goes by when the phone doesn’t ring with news of another abandoned child in need of a home so, on behalf of everyone involved, all of your continued support is very much appreciated.
Okay – that’s me. I’d like to say my work here is done but I know that the boss is going to squeeze another couple of VTs out of me before I leave but not before I sneak off to the local swimming pool and bask in the tropical sunshine while nursing a cheeky beer.
TIA – This Is Africa… x
