Glimmers of Hope: Memoir of a Volunteer in Africa
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science
| Author: | Mark Burke | ISBN: | 9781452340425 |
| Publisher: | Mark Burke | Publication: | October 29, 2009 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition | Language: | English |
| Author: | Mark Burke |
| ISBN: | 9781452340425 |
| Publisher: | Mark Burke |
| Publication: | October 29, 2009 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition |
| Language: | English |
The true story of a disillusioned London schoolteacher who uproots and volunteers to teach in rural Africa for two years. Sent to the Republic of Zambia with a remit to teach maths, HIV and Gender awareness, he finds eager pupils struggling in a tough environment. In between battling snakes, stomach bugs and death-defying bus journeys , Mark finds both corruption and hope where he least expects.
The true story of a disillusioned London schoolteacher who uproots and volunteers to teach in rural Africa for two years. Sent to the Republic of Zambia with a remit to teach maths, HIV and Gender awareness, he finds eager pupils struggling in a tough environment. In between battling snakes, stomach bugs and death-defying bus journeys , Mark finds both corruption and hope where he least expects.
