Study Away:
Tanzania and Zanzibar - Social Work Student
 Role/Organization | Student | Rutgers University-N — R910347: Issues in Social Work |
|---|---|
 Tags | CollaborationCommunity EngagementCultural CompetencyLeadershipResearchSolar SuitcasesStrategic PlanningTeamwork |
| Timeline | 1/2024 - 5/2024 |
Summary
Installed 3 solar panels and did maintenance for existing installations, and distributed school resources to support 10+ Maasai families to improve educational access and foster sustainable community impact
In-class
- Studied the economy, cultural competency, current events focusing on Tanzania, in preparation to work in-field
- Wrote a 10-page Global Research Paper: Social Workers on the Ground on current data, history, factors of contribution, strategies, impact, and key findings
In-field
Worked 2-weeks in-field with sustainable living projects. Some highlights:
- Installed solar panels and suitcases in schools and clinics, as well as maintenance of previous installations
- Distributed uniforms and school supplies to Maasai families
- Participated in a culture comparison project with students in State University of Zanzibar
- A study tour in the African court of Human and people’s right and United Nations Mechanism for Intl. Criminal Tribunals.
- Engaged with community leaders, student officials, families, students, doctors, and the elderly with experiences and community development within King’ori Secondary school and King’ori Mareu health center
- Gained hands-on experience in seaweed farming and learned about spice agriculture
Post-trip:
- Prepared a presentation by developing am ideological NGO: Tanzania Menstrual Health Initiative (TMHI) based on experiences in Tanzanian secondary schools.
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