Life in Tahrir Square during the 25 January Uprising
By Janice Gray On January 7, Coptic Christmas, I arrived in Cairo and settled into my room. Anticipating a three-month stay, lunchtime was spent with the school principal. Then I wandered over to the refugee school where I would teach music. The next few days were spent connecting with old friends and re-entering Cairo life. The following Saturday, my friend Barbara arrived from Canada. She, too, planned to volunteer at the school. We spent the week planning. On January 24th Barbara taught … Read entire article »
Filed under: Egypt, Good trips, Volunteer abroad
A music teacher volunteers in Egypt
Janice Gray is about to fly to Cairo for her fourth year as a volunteer music teacher. Prior to volunteering, she taught in paid positions at schools in Canada, Egypt and Kuwait. By Janice Gray After a career as a music teacher and then another career as owner and trainer of NLP Centres Canada, it was time for a change. On my 60th birthday, I accepted a position at the American International School in Egypt, sold my … Read entire article »
Filed under: Egypt, Good trips, Memorable moments, Volunteer abroad
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