Megan’s Story

Little things can make a really big difference...

Megan participated in numerous projects, mainly construction-based, and learnt how to make cement with a shovel and how to lay a course of bricks. The team of volunteers built a retaining wall for the safety of the village community in Tinagol, as well as building a kindergarten in Bongkud…

She also had the opportunity to teach at the local school in Mantanani Island to help with their conversational English and to get them involved in some fun English games.

During her stay Megan picked up some local Malay phrases and learnt their traditional Malay dance, which added to her whole cultural experience.

Megan reports that being totally immersed in a different culture has definitely enhanced her appreciation of life. It has developed her understanding of how little things can make a really big difference in the lives of others. She also feels that the Project has helped her to grow as a human being and to become so much more appreciative of the benefits she enjoys. Along the way she also improved her team working and communication skills as her group wrestled to address the many challenges they faced.

Finally Megan asks that her grateful thanks should go to the Catenian Bursary Fund, without whose help her Project would never have taken place

Project Organiser: Camps International