Yes, the best thing to do is buy a Rwandan sim card to keep in touch with others in Rwanda. Other apps can be used through the wireless network to contact friends and family back home while keeping costs down.
This depends entirely on where you are based and sometimes you will have electricity but still have power cuts. GLP Alumni: “There is electricity but it’s not always available, ‘be prepared’ is the best moto when dealing with electricity. In most places there will be a supply of electricity, however in some smaller rural [...]
The Rwandan currency is a closed currency. This means that you can only buy the currency once you are in Rwanda and you should try and spend any that you have before you leave. The best currency to exchange to before you leave is US dollars. *Bit more in here about this*
*Insert answer here* GLP Alumni: “Gifts that aid learning and teaching are always welcomed probably more so than a souvenir. They were really valued. Also if possible show how they can be used. In advance, find out from your IEE mentor if the school have any sports teams and you can even help provide [...]
*Insert answer here* GLP Alumni: “Cool and loose fitting. Be respectful at all times, capped sleeves are best for females. The weather where I was dry and between 23-28 degrees C. Dress is conservative. I wore a knee length dress to work and long trousers and t-shirts at the weekend.”
You should pack your hold luggage within the limit as suggested by the airline (23kgs) and take a bag as hand luggage with essentials (e.g. passport, phone, money etc.). You should try and travel as light as you can as you will need to transport your luggage once in-country. The best way to travel in Rwanda is on moto-taxi and [...]
Some of our teachers have taken some of their own food with them, but you’re not going to be able to pack enough food for a month. There is a wide range of food available, and it’s all part of the experience. GLP Alumni: The only way you would struggle is if you don’t like [...]
Yes, our in-country partner IEE (International Education Exchange) will be your direct contact while you're in Rwanda. GLP Alumni: “IEE met us and introduced use to some Rwandan ways and history. They gave use a guided tour of the genocide memorial. They explained a little about the education system. At the school placement they worked [...]
The NHS suggests the best way to find out your blood type is to give blood. Or donate an organ, but we don't expect you to do that to take part in GLP! You can find out where to give blood by visiting the Give Blood website.
The main thing to make sure you’re doing is building enthusiasm within your classroom and around the school. Make sure everyone knows you’re going so they can be excited for you and ask you lots of questions when you return. Perhaps ask them what they want to know about and then you can tell them [...]