Alumni in Service

Michael Currin

The people of a once drought stricken town in Northern Botswana should soon see their taps flowing again thanks to a project commissioned by the Botswana Water Utilities Corporation.

SAWIP alumnus and board member, Michael Currin, forms part of the team, employed by South African based company ELW Global, which has been awarded the contract to rehabilitate the water infrastructure in Maun.

Rikus Wessels

One of my students,Giorgi (most common name
for a male in Georgia) with the Georgian Flag painted
on his face

How does one begin to describe the mystery that is Georgia? First off you clarify people's confusion: 'No, I will not be flying to Atlanta, Georgia. I will be flying to Tbilisi, Georgia. The former Soviet Republic nestled within the Caucasus Mountain Range.'

I work for an organization called Teach and Learn with Georgia (TLG), which places teachers in schools across the country. I have been very fortunate to be placed in the town of Tsalenjikha. The municipal area borders the breakaway region of Abkhazia and so plays host to thousands of refugees who had to flee Abkhazia during the civil war that broke out with the collapse of the Soviet Union. At first glance the town looks like a movie scene for the production of an intense war drama.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

A six month leadership curriculum both in South Africa and Washington, DC, supplemented by ongoing alumni opportunities.

COMMUNITY
SERVICE

A core element of SAWIP, expressed through individual and team projects, both in South Africa and
Washington DC.

PROFESSIONAL EXPOSURE

Real world experience provided through six week work exposure in prestigious environments in Washington, DC.