After 3 months of emailing back and forth we finally met the wonderful educators from South Africa. Going to the Apartheid Museum with them and hearing from them just how much the Apartheid affected them and their country had such an impact.
One of the first exhibits when we walked into the museum was all about Winnie Mandela. I walked into the room and immediately got the chills. There were candles lit underneath short summaries about her life and work of activism and extreme compassion for the oppressed people of South Africa. One of the quotes that really stuck with me said “We are aware that the road before us is uphill, but we shall fight to the bitter end for justice” The rest of the museum focused on the entirety of Nelson Mandela’s life as well as an outline of the Apartheid. Although a little overwhelming with information, it was absolutely moving. Reading about Nelson Mandela’s life from him growing up and leaving royalty behind to live a completely different life of activism and really understanding just how big of a fight he went through for the people of South Africa was truly amazing. Nelson Mandela was loved not only by South Africa, but by the world for his compassion, leadership and passion for change.
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Study AbroadThis June I have gotten the opportunity to travel to South Africa to observe policies and practices of the education systems. I will be working with students and educators from the U.S. and South Africa on a Changemaker Project. Our hope is to bring awareness to the different types of diverse learners in the U.S., South Africa and all over. Archives
August 2018
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