ONCE A REFUGEE, NOW SUPPORTING VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN REFUGEE KARONGI, COMMUNITIES AS A VOLUNTEER
Adson was once forced to flee his home, trekking long distances, wandering for food and safety.
Having been a refugee, he derives joy from helping other refugees, especially the vulnerable children. Back in his home country, in South Sudan, he worked for different NGOs in various capacities. Stirred with a desire to serve refugee communities, he decided to resign from his job and pursue a position as a UN volunteer with the UNHCR in Rwanda. It has been a learning curve!
“Volunteering has changed me. I have learned a lot, gained self-confidence and it will forever remain a life experience”. He said
As the Associate Child Protection Officer, his primary responsibilities include improving child protection information and management, as well as conducting monitoring and evaluations to improve program performance and community-based interventions, in both child protection and education. Within the camp setting and for the benefit of vulnerable children, he is also responsible for strategic leadership and organizing programs. Adson has translated all his challenges into valuable lessons that have nurtured the empathy and solidarity that he will use not only in humanitarian but also development work in the future. He believes that everyone can make a difference in child protection.
“Throughout my time as a UN Volunteer, I have noticed that every one’s contribution can make a huge impact on the health and wellbeing of children”. Adson said.
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