What in the World Am I Doing Here?

For those of you who don't know, this is my 3rd time in South Africa and I'm more than excited to be here. Last time, my mission was a service-learning study abroad exchange from my university in the States. Through that experience, I fell in love with the city of Cape Town, the beautiful landscapes, and the diverse communities which make up this nation. It made such an impact on me that I knew from the minute I left this country, that I wanted to come back after graduation...and now I'm here :)

I'll be working for the Amy Biehl Foundation which is a non-profit here in town that 'reaches out to thousands of children in the Townships through After School programs. The aim is not just to keep the children off the streets and away from all the negative influences (drugs, crime, violence, etc) but they are especially focused on giving them that extra necessary education in crucial areas such a HIV/AIDS prevention, reading, computers, greening and the environment, music, arts, sports and more.'

My specific roles will be working in the office during the mornings doing marketing, PR, and fundraising things for the Foundation and teaching a group of primary school kids a computer programme in the afternoons. I haven't officially started yet (that will be Monday morning) so this is all subject to change, but for now, this is what I've been told my jobs will be! I'll keep you posted on what actually happens after I start this week---all for now! Hope all my American friends are enjoying the heat, it's in the 60s here :)