(written Friday, Dec 11/09)
It was great day to leave Canada with temps around -15C. Thanks Paula for the ride to the airport and your enthusiasm.
The line ups at Pearson (Toronto airport) were an hour+ deep so by the time I found my gate I was both hungry and grumpy. Not a good combination! However, huge thanks to Martin at Zoom Media for the surprise upgrade to business class! By 6:14pm I had a glas of wine in hand and was setled into my "pod" for the night. This is a fantastic way to start the beginning of my dream trip. Here we go...
Please donate $50 to Global Relief and Development Partners' Social Entrepreneurship Program and Faith Victory's Orphanage in Kigali, Rwanda. Every dollar makes a difference.
- About Me
- An avid volunteer, Melanie Woodward has built a life based on passion…passion for learning and for discovering and travelling the world. Melanie had an incredible, life-altering volunteer experience with Global Relief and Development Partners in Kigali, Rwanda in December, 2009. Her self-funded trip to Rwanda is one of several initiatives Melanie has undertaken for the betterment of the Rwandan people. She is also working with Gisimba Orphanage, Faith Victory Association, she is funding the education of a 15 year old orphan she met in Kigali, and plans an annual art fundraiser (www.artforafrica.info). Melanie is thrilled to be working with Global Relief and Development Partners, where their level of passion matches her own. Melanie’s formal education and experiences volunteering have prepared her for this life-changing journey. She has traveled to over 26 countries, working and volunteering in many of them. A former event planner for events like the Juno and Grey Cup festivals, Melanie has combined her organizational spirit with her humanitarian heart for the greatest experience of her life.
Map of Rwanda
