Madeline's Experience

Our friend Madeline traveled to Africa with Kulea and her family in August 2012 when she was 12 years old. 

Today she shares her experience: 

I was so excited when I found out I was going to Africa last year. When we got there everyone acted like they knew us. The Kulea girls gave us hugs and the boys shook our hands. I felt like I didn't have to be anyone but me. I didn't have to have the best clothes, perfect hair, or coolest accessory. They just accepted me for me. It made me feel so natural, like the part of me that was waiting to come out.

Most of my serious thinking happened when I returned home. I cried, but in that time I found strength. I have to remind myself that I don't have to feel bad about having luxuries. It just made me more grateful. I did not want to sit in my bedroom and cry. I wanted to go out there and help people.

Madeline is looking forward to returning to Africa in 2014 with Kulea. Will you join her? 

I found an excellent article about taking a Vacation with a Purpose on Jan Johnson's blog. She has good insights for Growing Compassionate Kids. You can find out what types of projects volunteers help with on a Kulea Visit Africa trip, or learn about the costs, climate, or air and ground transportation details.

VISIT AFRICA TRIPS:    

• July 2014 Mombasa, Kenya   
• August 2014 Chalinze, Tanzania (family trip) 

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