EDWARD (U.K.)

Volunteered From AUGUST 2020 TO DECEMBER 2020

2020 I feel very grateful for the opportunity to volunteer at the Habibi Center – and I maintain such admiration for the wonderful organisation that Stephanie and Alex have developed over the past few years. The school is exceptionally well-organised and maintains an extremely friendly and welcoming environment, which is highly conducive to learning. At the heart of all this are the students, who were always a joy to teach: kind, dedicated and full of energy. Perhaps what struck me most throughout my time teaching was the incredible maturity of these children; inevitably a product of exceptionally demanding life circumstances, yet channeled so positively in their exemplary behaviour and efforts to learn English. I found this dedication to their studies, in spite of life’s challenges, both inspiring and heart-warming. Fellow teachers were equally committed to the work, perpetually enthusiastic, and always a source of great company. I will miss everyone dearly. I intend to stay in close contact with the Habibi Center going forward, and I wish everyone associated with this fantastic project the greatest of success in the future. Good luck!