THFMagazine2018/19

The Home Magazine 2018.
The Gambia Development
School 2019
The Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Manchester Metropolitan Universityis
delighted to present the January 2019 Development School in
partnership with Global Hands Leicester.
Attending the Gambia Development School is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
that will challenge you and encourage you to engage in a
transformative learning process, impacting the way you perceive and
interact with the world.
You will experience the hustle and bustle of Brikama market, deconstruct
group observations on golden beaches and visit a range of cultural
sites including the Kunta Kinteh Island slavery houses. You will
alsoexperience everything from volunteering on building projects to
going on a short placement visit, relevant to your chosen studies or
interests.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
— Visits to historical sites including Kunta
Kinteh Island (formerly James Island), Fort
Bullen and Gambia National Museum.
— Learn about globalisation and cultural competence.
— Work with a village/community through a
participatory action approach to identify their
problems and develop solutions.
— Embark on a placement with a local company
or organisation.
— Discover new approaches and ways of working
with communities.
— Stay with a Gambian family for a day.
— Test yourself to the limits and make new
friends for life.
HOW TO APPLY
To register your interest in taking part in the
Gambia Development School visit
www2.mmu.ac.uk/artshumanities/research/
community-scholarships/gambia/
To take part in this trip you must meet Gambian
immigration requirements. UK citizens do
not need a visa before travelling and flights
and accommodation will be booked by Global
Hands.
Estimated travel dates: January 2019. Dates
may be subject to change due to flight availability.
If you have any questions or require further information
contact Natalie Carragher on N.Carragher@mmu.ac.uk
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