Medical Mission Trip to South Africa

Jiordanne Galvin Start Date: Aug 7, 2016 - End Date: Feb 22, 2017
  • Leadership/Training Program
  • Missionary Service
  • Volunteer Trip

My Travel Story

by: Jiordanne Galvin Start Date: Aug 7, 2016 - End Date: Feb 22, 2017
  • Leadership/Training Program
  • Missionary Service
  • Volunteer Trip
Hi everyone! As many of you know, I will be traveling to South Africa next year to participate in the Lake Malawi Medical Volunteer Project through the Naturally Africa Foundation. This trip will be comprised of a number of different volunteer opportunities, including home based care, wound care, and HIV/AIDS awareness. This programme aims to increase the awareness and understanding of HIV/AIDS, in order to reduce the stigma associated with the disease and educate local communities about prevention and treatment. I will also plan and present lessons to groups of local volunteers on home based care topics, including HIV/AIDS, malaria prevention, personal hygiene, drug administration, recording information, first aid, wound care, bed bathing, infection prevention, sexual health awareness, nutrition and digestion, TB and rehabilitation. I am attempting to raise as much money as possible to be able to go and help these families, so please consider donating to my FundMyTravel account!