Gabriella Reiss
The End of Our Trip
Welcome to the final post for the 2024 ASB Botswana Service Trip, As we return to Barcelona and reflect on everything that has happened...
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Building Knowledge: Dukwi
Gabriella Reiss
Mar 251 min read
Zimbabwe and Victoria Falls
*Note: Photos to come Hello everyone, Today was our final day of the Botswana service trip. We went to Zimbabwe and visited Victoria...
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Gabriella Reiss
Mar 243 min read
Lions & Hippos & Elephants, oh my!
*Note: Photos from today will be coming soon! Hi everyone, Today we had an early morning in order to go on an incredible safari through...
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Gabriella Reiss
Mar 222 min read
The Ride to Kasane
Hello everyone, Today, we drove to Kasane for the final portion of our trip. On the way, we attempted to stop at some animal farms to see...
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Gabriella Reiss
Mar 224 min read
Disco Day at Dukwi Refugee Camp
*Note: due to poor connectivity photos have not been uploaded, they will be coming soon! Welcome to the second day at Dukwi Refugee Camp,...
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Gabriella Reiss
Mar 213 min read
Day 1 at Dukwi Refugee Camp
Hello everyone! Today was our first day in Dukwi Refugee Camp. After an early breakfast and an hour and a half drive, we were greeted...
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Gabriella Reiss
Mar 203 min read
The Ministry of Justice and a Nine Hour Bus Ride
Hello all, Today we woke up bright and early to drive to Francistown, where we met with the Ministry of Justice of Botswana, and then to...
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Gabriella Reiss
Mar 184 min read
Mebala Youth Studios and SOS Children
Hi everyone, Today, we visited the Mebala Youth Studios and presented our project plans. Afterwards, we went to SOS Children’s Village to...
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Gabriella Reiss
Mar 173 min read
At the Embassy of the United States
Welcome back everyone! Today, we presented at the Embassy of the United States, went on safari, and ended with a barbecue dinner. In the...
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Gabriella Reiss
Mar 161 min read
Arriving in Gaborone
Welcome back to our blog After arriving in Johannesburg, we had one more flight before we actually arrived in Gaborone. Unfortunately,...
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Gabriella Reiss
Mar 161 min read
Departing Barcelona
Hello everyone! Today is the first day of our service trip to Botswana, and in order to begin we're going to be taking three(!) flights...
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Gabriella Reiss
Mar 142 min read
Introduction to the 2024 Mission Trip
Hello everyone, and welcome to the 2024 blog for our Botswana Mission trip! This year we have 15 students in high school at ASB who will...
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Ayaan Taddese
Apr 5, 20232 min read
Back to Barcelona
Hello everyone, After an unforgettable adventure abroad, we have finally returned to the bustling city of Barcelona. The moment we...
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Ayaan Taddese
Apr 4, 20231 min read
Heading Home
Greetings, I hope you are doing well. Today marks our second-to-last day outside Barcelona, and it has been a bit of a rush. We started...
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Ayaan Taddese
Apr 3, 20233 min read
Inside SOS Children’s Village
Hello again! Today was an emotional rollercoaster for all of us. We started our day early, waking up at 5:45 to embark on a game drive....
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Ayaan Taddese
Apr 2, 20232 min read
Excursion to Zimbabwe
Greetings everyone, I hope this message finds you well. Today has been an extraordinary day filled with exciting adventures and...
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Ayaan Taddese
Apr 1, 20232 min read
Trip to Kasane
Greetings to all, I hope this message finds you well. We wanted to take some time to reflect on our recent journey to Kasane, Botswana,...
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Ayaan Taddese
Mar 31, 20234 min read
Deep Diving in Dukwi and Connecting with Nata
Greetings! I hope this message finds you well. Today was a truly thought-provoking day for our team. We set out for the Dukwi camp...
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Ayaan Taddese
Mar 30, 20232 min read
Visit to the Camp
Greetings! Today, we had an early start to visit the Dukwi refugee camp at around 11:00. After a quick breakfast at a diner called...
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Ayaan Taddese
Mar 29, 20232 min read
Day of Diplomacy
Hello and welcome back to our Botswana adventure! Today was an eventful day, and we had a lot of exciting meetings planned. We started...
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