Arrival!

Welcome. Welkom. Wamkelekile. VISAGE participants began arriving in Cape Town on Friday this week, and they'll continue rolling in through the weekend. The official program kicks off on Monday. VISAGE 2011 is partnering with the Students Health and Welfare Centres Organisation (SHAWCO) at the University of Cape Town, and we look forward to working with Lana, Alecia, Nandi, Cyril, and the rest of their great staff! Students will spend most of their days attending lectures at the university, volunteering at the SHAWCO Manenberg Centre, and exploring the area to learn about South African society and culture. Our work in Manenberg will include supporting SHAWCO's adult IT training program and their youth development program. This blog will document the experience and continue to be updated by VISAGE participants as things unfolds. Here's wishing everyone a wonderful five weeks!