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sarah weldon

Teacher of English and Geography, British Connection International School

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Would you consider coming to my future centre for a working holiday, if so what skills would you offer, how would they impact the children?

I am in the process of raising money for and setting up the first ever community and children's field studies centre in the former Republic of Georgia. I have an idea to invite Guests in Residence, who pay nothing to stay at their own house at the centre (in the mountains of Kazbegi), eat communally, or be self sufficient if they wish, and in return must donate one hour a day tot the centre, either as a skills workshop, giving a lecture, working the land, setting up an outreach clinic, or assisting at the local school. Do you think this is a fair deal for all involved, would you consider taking part hypothetically, what would appeal, or put you off, what kind of class or skill would you offer? How do you think this would be of benefit? Would you be prepared to leave a legacy to the centre, what would this be? How can I involve young disadvantaged people in this project, in a way that will benefit them and help them in their lives? How can I support them more?

Topics: Youth Development community engagement disadvantage project young people aspirations young professional youth education
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    sarah weldon

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    Aug 21 2011: Thanks so much Paula, I am new to TED, but am already finding it fantastic to speak with people and to receive input and ideas from others. I really hope I can get it up and running over the next twelve months as the children here really need something and this is my answer to what they have told me. We would love to have you as our guest once we are up and running, and cooking will be an essential element and skill to teach. Nutritious and ange of food in Georgia is fairly poor, mainly bread based, and I know the kids are really excited to try new things. It will be great to teach about healthy eating, and to improve the lives of future Georgians just through diet. Women really need empowering, as they are the backbone of Georgian society, and are very resourceful and warm. Thanks again:)

    • Ed Schulte 50+

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      Aug 24 2011: I am cutting in here

      but there is a weath of written material of the Longgivity of the Circassian cultures and if it has sliped out of the hands of Georgians then it is still not all that far away and difficult to retrieve .

      You can source examoles such as Murat Yagan's " http://www.kebzeh.org/publications/bk_The-Abkhazian.htm " which includes some of their basic physical exercises as will ...which of course is just as important and diet.

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