By Thomas Colston | Base Manager
Dear Supporters,
The much anticipated annual Cap Ternay Raft Race had finally come around, held in our very own Baie Ternay. Competitors from organisations all around Seychelles took part to cross the finish line first in their home-made rafts, including Ephelia Resort, Cabel and Wireless, Seychelles National Parks Authority and Wise Oceans. Money was mainly raised via an entrance fee, which included a BBQ at base, as well as purchases made afterwards during the celebrations. The money donated has been added to our previous collections, ready to contribute towards a large-scale project at the childrens’ President’s Village. A local mobile network operator, Cable and Wireless also expressed interest in donating towards PV as part of their companies’ obligation. Currently we are waiting on a local certification in which Cable and Wireless can more easily donate. The specifics of the project have not yet been established. Original ideas were to make the entirety of the village eco-friendly in their energy emissions through the installation of more solar panels. Recent ideas have included educational trips around local islands for the children. This is a great and unique experience for them, enabling them to see more of their own country, and with local experts they will be educated on the environment, the problems it faces and what can be done to ameliorate the impacts. Trips like this could really push their education and make them more aware of what is around them.
Besides this, the volunteers here enjoyed a day playing with the children in the village during our Croele Day, wherein the children can show their appreciation of the volunteers company once a week. A bouncy castle was also hired for the day, giving the children endless enjoyment and Christmas gifts were bought with money from Bar & Tuck profits on base so each child received a small gift from GVI for Christmas.
Weekly trips to the village are still underway, a great enjoyment both for the volunteers and the children. Discussions are underway to increase the educational output of the visits, and thus our community coordinator will be designing lesson plans, teaching them about the environment, as well as continuing with their practical experience of snorkelling at the local beach.
With Love,
GVI Seychelles
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