Tracey Davies

1. How did you hear about CWB?

Through Andy Hobbs who is one of the CWB trustee's. I received an email at work (I worked at Essex Cricket) & I thought this sounds like a great charity that do really good work.

2. What were your reasons for going on a CWB project?

I believe that sport has the power to help transform lives, it is a universal language & I wanted to be a part of using sport, using cricket to help lives in Africa. Sport is great for engaging with people from all different backgrounds, and to be able to teach HIV/AIDS Awareness messages through Cricket is very innovative and goes to prove just how valuable the gift of sport is.

3. How did you raise money for the trip?

I use to dance at FirstStepsUK in Chelmsford and they held a charity dance-a-thon for me which raised £2,000. The rest was generous donations & sponsorships from local businesses, friends and family

4. Describe your CWB experience in 3 words?

Life-changing, Inspirational, Team-work

5. Favourite moment of the trip?

Dancing & Singing with children in Schools & visiting the orphanages

6. Biggest challenge of the trip?

Trying not to cry in front of the children, when so over-whelmed by their joy and thankfulness that we came to see them and play cricket with them

7. What three things did you learn from your trip?

1. Every person has different gifts & together it makes a strong team that can achieve anything.
2. To not panic if something doesn't go to plan – anything & everything can be adapted, & no matter what barriers come up – they can be overcome
3. Children in Africa love to sing & dance 

8. What was the best thing about the country you visited?

The friendly people, the warm welcome & the views & scenery

9. What is the best advice you could give to potential volunteers?

The more you put in the more you will get out.

10. Have you continued to be involved with CWB since returning and would you go on another trip?

Yes, now the CWB Kenya Country Manager. I am going again in Spring