This page contains slideshows of pictures taken by our award recipients on their expeditions and projects.
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First set up in 2004, Uniyaker was designed to bring together a team of good paddlers from Universities across the UK, to undertake an exploratory trip in search of some of the best whitewater in the world. The 2011 expedition was to the Venezuelan Andes.... The North Weir Trust donated to member Sam Sawday to help with the trip. |
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Rachel - a midwife working at Brecon Birth Centre - recently took part in a project organised by Southern Ethiopian / Gwent Healthcare Link. As one of a midwifery team she helped to run a course in Ethiopia for midwives, their trainers and clinical nurses, teaching basic clean delivery techniques. |
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From a third year student studying medicine and undertaking a four week `Medical Elective' at Hospital of Hope Cochambamba Bolivia. Time was spent in a Gynaecology Ward, observing in operating theatre, assisting in A&E and visiting outreach clinics including one in a remote jungle area. |
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A young student visits China to learn more about the language and customs of this vast country. |
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From a graduate undertaking voluntary work in Nairobi in August 2009 during a 'gap year' before studying medicine. This is her story: 'On my return to Nairobi began volunteering. I first worked at Wema clinic, a small medical clinic located in Kawangware slums. Here I was able to test patients for HIV, malaria, typhoid and tuberculosis. |
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Ellen spent four weeks living with a Kenyan family and working voluntarily in an orphanage in the suburbs of Nairobi. She took over responsibility for cleaning the premises, helped to care for the children and organised suitable activities. Ellen certainly made a valuable input and had a rewarding and worthwhile experience. |
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George Giles, Kitty Bray, Liz Davies - 3 Nottingham Vet. students who travelled to New Zealand together to undertake their research project's in July 2009. George Giles was sponsored by the NW Trust. |
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In July 2009, Samuel (age 17) and Joseph (age 14), with thanks to the generosity of the North Weir Trust, were able to travel to Albania to assist in the Balkanpeaceparkproject or B3P which is a specific initative concentrating on a small rural area of Northen Albania bordering with Montenegro and Kosovo. |
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In Albania with Samuel and Joseph when one of the local children, Silvester performed a traditional dance while Sokol plays the musc with a leaf from one of the trees |