Michaela's experience
My name is Michaela, I am 24 years old
and I live in southern Germany. In summer 2015 I decided to visit South Africa
and to work for SASA in Bellville. It
was my first time in Africa and I have to say I don’t regret a day over there.
The cultural differences were so overwhelming and I learned so much about the
Somali and the South African lifestyle. This country with its spectacular nature,
especially the mountains, the oceans and the fauna
was
well worth seeing it. I volunteered at SASA for five weeks and supported them
in their daily office work. I tried to change the standard of services SASA
gives to refugees and asylum seekers. Apart from that, I was very happy to
teach English to the Somali students. For now I am glad I could improve my
English and I am more open-minded for unknown cultures. I advise everyone who I
still hesitating to volunteer at SASA in South Africa just to do it.