Our accommodation is incredible and I've learnt so much already from the presentations I've seen and the chats I've been having with all the long term VSO volunteers who've travelled from every corner of Tanzania to attend the conference.
I feel awe inspired by the stories I've heard today and learning all about the different roles that VSO long term vols are implementing throughout the country. Had goose bumps today listening to a presentation by 2 doctors who are working in the south of TZ on a project which is working to reduce the number of deaths in new born babies. Couldn't believe what I was hearing about hospitals with no running water, no medication and more often than not not electricity.
They explained how babies on life support can die simply because of power cuts resulting in the oxygen machines, which are keeping the babies alive, cutting off. It's so incredible to learn the strength and resilience of these doctors and how they can even function under such appalling conditions and circumstances. It has really put things into perspective for me and opened my eyes to how bleak the situation is here for so many people. On a very positive note hearing these stories has reminded me of the incredie selfless and committed people there are in the world!
Here's a few pics from the day:
Not a bad place to hold a meeting! (Certainly beats S3 at CCP!)
A few of the team feeling proud to be representing VSO
Group pic:
A beautiful view, what a way to wind down down after a packed day:
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