I’m struggling to fundraise the £1750, do you have any advice?
If you still have time there are many ways you can fundraise. Have a look at our fund-raising page for lots of ideas.
My passport runs out just after I return from Rwanda, is this ok?
If you have a British, Canadian, Australian, American, or EU passport it must be valid for six months from the date you enter Rwanda. This means if you are going for the month of July, your passport will need to be valid until at least January the following year.
Is there Ebola in Rwanda?
No, Africa is a large continent and there have been no confirmed cases of Ebola in East Africa. West Africa, where Ebola is present is almost 3,000 miles away, that's about the same distance between Scotland and Iraq. Security in Rwanda is very strict on checking the temperature of people when entering the country and anyone with a [...]
What happens once I’ve applied?
Once you've applied your application form will be considered and if successful at this stage, you'll be invited along for an interview. If successful at the interview, you will be offered a place on the programme for that year. If you accept your place, you'll then have to attend one training weekend in the March, and one in [...]
I have health issues, can I still go?
This depends what the health issue is, how it affects you day to day and whether you feel comfortable committing to the programme and the four week placement. We will do all we can to ensure that if you're happy to go, we are too. It may be best to contact the GLP Programme Lead with your specific queries if [...]
How much will it cost me?
In order to sustain the programme we ask each participating practitioner to raise £1500 towards the cost of the trip. The Wood Foundation and the teachers' local authority (Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeenshire Council, Moray Council or Angus Council) will be paying the majority of costs for the trip which includes flights, accommodation, sustenance and all required vaccinations. GLP Alumni: “Living [...]
What kind of places do the teachers live when in Rwanda?
The answer to this depends entirely on where you're situated while in-country. Some practitioners will be based in the city, some other in the more rural areas where the housing will vary. We ensure everyone is in safe accommodation but the finer details will not be known until you know where you are situated. GLP Alumni: “The house I stayed [...]
I haven’t travelled much, how do I know it’s for me?
You don't. And no-one does. Those who have travelled far and wide don't even know really know what to expect when they embark upon a four week placement in Rwanda. You'll have to be mindful of different cultures and ways of life, but you'll never know if it's for you if you don't try it.
What happens if I don’t know any of the other people going?
The chances are, you won't. And that is part of personal and professional development. You'll travel, live and share moments with people you've only recently met and they will be the only people in the whole world who will be having a similar experience as you at that moment in time, which is quite remarkable. They'll be the [...]
Is Rwanda a safe place?
One of our GLP alumni who has gone back to Rwanda a couple of times since participating in GLP said "I felt safer in Rwanda than I did on Union Street in Aberdeen." That's not to say petty crime doesn't happen, it's like anywhere else in the world, of course it does. Have your wits [...]