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SOF | RECENT LEAVERS
OFS VOLUNTEER IN GHANA
OF René Bahar (M12-17) writes: “During
This experience was unbelievably
September, a group number of volunteers,
eye-opening and incredibly rewarding,
including myself and OF Joel Bahar (R13-
allowing me to give back to the community
18) had the privilege of travelling to Ghana
which, given the circumstances,
to volunteer with ‘The Futurestars Charity’.
comprised some of the happiest, kind, and
Having never been to West Africa, none of
generous people I have ever met. I feel
us had any idea what to expect.
truly lucky and ever so privileged to have
had the opportunity to go and help.
During our weeklong trip, we assisted
I would like to thank Simon Milton (many
with rebuilding the school toilet block and
of you may know him as an ITFC legend!)
repairing the school classroom facilities.
and the whole ‘Futurestars Charity’ team
I also helped teach many of the children
for making it possible. The work that they
and ran netball training sessions, which
are doing is remarkable and I feel so
was the highlight of the trip for me. Joel
humbled to have been able to witness the
was an invaluable member of the team,
di昀昀erence that they are making.
being the only one with carpentry skills.
We all followed his lead and mucked in
The charity is fully funded by donations.
with painting, building, and repairing –
If you would like any further information
UK health and safety would have had a
or would like to donate, please do not
meltdown!
hesitate to contact me.”
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