About Us

Who are Team Kigali 2014?

We are a group of eight volunteers working with the government funded scheme ICS - International Citizenship Service -  and the charity Tearfund. We are made up of four ICVs (in country volunteers) and four UKVs (UK volunteers). Together we are spending ten weeks in Rwanda to try and tackle global poverty and restore hope.

From left to right: Chiwne, David, Vicky, Henry, Lion-Sam, Beth, Claire, Rachel

A little bit about who we are...

Chinwe is from London, UK, she likes to give out a lot of banter and brings a lot of energy to the group. She is our team photographer and alongside Lion Sam she is in charge of the teams videos.

David is the the team leader, he is also known as Pastor David due to his passion and gift for speaking the work of God.

Vicky is from West Sussex in the UK. She is the nominated assistant to David. With a level head and keen eye for detail she is sure to keep the team on track.

Henry is from Kigali, he is full of like and jokes. along with Beth and Claire he is in charge of creating our daily reports. He also works alongside Lion Sam in creating lesson plans.

Lion-Sam is also from Kigali, he is a key player in creating the teams videos, he has an undying love for One Direction and Liverpool FC.

Beth is from Devon. She has been tasked with keeping the teams daily reports, with a bountiful love of life she keeps the team upbeat and enthusiastic.

Rachel is from Essex in the UK. She is the teams time keeper, blog monitor, food connoisseur and dungaree lover.

Claire is from Kigali. She is the teams nominated singer, she has such a beautiful voice and an extensive knowledge of Rwandan songs, as well as a new found love for Amazing Grace.

A little bit about what we are doing...

"ICS offers 18 to 25-year-olds a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience international development work as part of a properly structured, government funded programme.

This is not a holiday and the conditions are usually basic. But it's a chance to immerse yourself in another culture, to challenge yourself, to build your confidence and to gain valuable life experience in areas potential employers take seriously.

Plus you'll know that you're making a difference in ways that are both meaningful and sustainable.

ICS is made up of a consortium of seven partners, and within the Tearfund ICS programme we have a Christian distinctiveness that covers everything we do.

On a Tearfund ICS placement you will work closely with the local church, participate in devotions within your team and enjoy a chance to grow closer to God and develop your faith as you spend time with faith based organisations."

http://www.tearfund.org/en/about_you/go_overseas/current_trips/ics/ics_whats_involved/why_choose_tearfund_ics/

Challenge yourself to change your world!

Where else can you find us...

Beth's blog - Beth Milburn

Vicky's blog - Vicky Quaife

Article written by Beth - Ten Things to Take with you when Volunteering....

Article written by Rachel - Who Says Young People Can't Change the World?