About Open Door

Hello! Or as they say in Africa -"Jambo"!

Below are the details of my South Africa Trip. Thanks for coming on this journey with me!

I was nominated by the International Scholar Laureate Program (ISLP)-Delegation on Nursing to go on a medical trip to South Africa this summer! I will join 79 other hand-selected people studying to be nurses from prestigious universities in the U.S.A. I am filled with awe!

For the past 4-5 years I have dreamed of going to Africa someday to experience what it would be like to work on a medical team there. One of my goals is to become a Registered Nurse and to do missions work in different hospitals, in the U.S.A. and other countries.

For the majority of this trip I will be in Cape Town (Africa’s “Mother City”) and Johannesburg observing and learning keen-insights from the nurses and doctors. I will be visiting different clinical sites including: Hospital Ward Visits, Midwife Obstetric Units, and Orphanage Visits.

We will learn how to care for people with HIV/AIDS, and learn valuable life changing skills that will strengthen my dedication. This two-week trip will tremendously help me to provide care just as these committed nurses give to their patients. It will furthermore sharpen my passion to help others in their health needs.

I also have been given the opportunity to go to Kruger National Park for a Game Drive/Safari to spot the “Big Five,” Lions, Buffalo, Elephants, Leopards, and Rhinos. This is truly an honor to be selected to go.

The trip is from May 25th –June 7th, 2009. As you can imagine, this trip is going to cost something, but what I gain from this opportunity will be with me forever. The total cost of the trip is $7,109. I am asking you to consider helping me out with easing the cost of this trip. Can you support me? Every little bit helps. Please also keep my health and the group's safety in your prayers.

Thank you for your influence in my life and for your support! If you are able to financially support me on this journey, please e-mail me to let me know!