News
Stories and updates from Hazel's Footprints Trust, our Partner Schools, Educational Projects and Footprinters (volunteers).
I Love It Out Here by Rebekah Faldon
Fri, 4th Feb 2011I cant believe I have been living here for three months already! From the very first day Penny and I set foot in Swaziland in August, our time here has…
Earning My Teachers Apron by Anna Seymour
Thu, 3rd Feb 2011I have now been living in Santiago, the capital city of Chile for just over ten weeks and a lot has happened! I am volunteering full time as an English…
Avoiding the Domino Effect by Sarah King
Thu, 3rd Feb 2011Second Report for Hazel’s Footprints From Sarah King I have just returned home after a month training in Birmingham. In the next few days before I go off to Brazil…
Elections by Keziah Berelson
Thu, 3rd Feb 2011Mango, mango, mango! Well, it’s finally here … mango season, after weeks of sour, unripe mangoes with salt (don’t knock it …), the moment we’ve all been waiting for is…
Xmas Travelling by Natalie Smyth
Wed, 2nd Feb 2011Im six months into my gap year now, so thats halfway through. To answer the question I get asked a lot by my family and friends, Im still having a…
Dancing with the stars by Keziah Berelson
Wed, 2nd Feb 20112 month anniversary … I’m currently sitting in a youth hostel in Kampala having had my first hot shower in weeks! Amazing! We’ve had the week off this week, due…
Settling In Report by Ysabelle Thackery
Wed, 2nd Feb 2011So, Ive been in South Africa for about 2 months now and I think its about time I give you all an update on my experience so far. I arrived…
Teacher Turned Author by Angus Yellowlees
Mon, 10th Jan 2011Arrival: Well, after an hour and a half on the plane down to London I finally met up with my housemates to be. They both seemed really friendly and at…
Rachel Taylor: Initial report
Thu, 6th Jan 2011As I make final preparations for my trip but the whole thing doesnt feel altogether real. Flights are booked, I have got my vaccinations and it is almost time to…
Katie-Mairi King: Initial report
Wed, 5th Jan 2011WOW!!! I think that is the only word that comes close to describing how Im feeling right now. I leave…….TOMORROW… For the past year this trip has been something to…
Susannah Morcowitz: Initial report
Wed, 5th Jan 2011In just a couple of days I will be flying direct into Southern India. I will be spending the year in Bangalore volunteering with the Association of People with Disabilities…
Kemi Ami-Agbaje: Initial report
Sun, 2nd Jan 2011Going to Fiji in March will be a huge stepping stone for me.I have never been one to travel or to experience voluntary work out of my local community.So as…
Project Report A new kitchen at Sarah Ntiiro High School, Uganda
Fri, 19th Nov 2010In August 2010, Hazels Footprints Trust gave PEAS (Promoting Equality in African Schools) a grant of £7,100 to build a permanent kitchen building at Sarah Ntiiro High School in Eastern…
First Impressions by Caitlin Ripley
Fri, 29th Oct 2010Message From Thailand! Im finally away and in Thailand! Ive been at my school in Mae Sai for over a week now, so I guess its time for an update.…
Sophie Bryant: Initial report
Tue, 12th Oct 2010Hi All As I write this I am currently sat on a train taking me to London St.Pancras, as I trek down south in order to meet up with some…
Signing Off with an Understatement by Kyle and Sarah
Sun, 10th Oct 2010Suppose this will be our final report. We are returning home in 5 days. To say that our feelings are mixed would be an understatement of biblical proportions. Indeed we…
My Jungle Adventure by Natasha Rodney
Sun, 10th Oct 2010My Jungle Adventure in Ecuador Travelling around Ecuador these last few months has given me the opportunity to see so much nature. I have seen whales and dolphins on the…
Leaving My Comfort Zone by Sally Greenwood
Mon, 4th Oct 2010Home Sweet Home. I have been home from Ghana, where I spent four months, for two weeks today! Firstly, if you are reading this you are most likely in the…
THREE Reports in One by Grace and Jason
Mon, 20th Sep 2010NOVEMBER We made it to Dodowa! The past two months have been amazing! Weve had the most brilliant time (and abandoned vegetarianism at least temporarily) and now were here; it…
I’m Off!! by Anna Seymour
Wed, 15th Sep 2010The adventure begins With only a few days left before I depart the waves of nervous excitement are kicking in! Soon I shall be boarding a plane from London Heathrow…
Caitlin Ripley: Initial report
Wed, 1st Sep 2010Im going to Thailand and not for a holiday! Thats been my slogan for the last 14 months of gap year planning and fundraising and now its finally happening! Im…
