Why did you volunteer to go to Somaliland? I started working with the MSF South Africa office in Jo’burg in December 2010. To start, I worked on an advocacy campaign called Solidarity for Survival, which looked at speaking out about the terrible conditions under which migrants and refugees live when they come to South Africa. I did a lot of work with Somali refugees, talking to them about the barriers they faced in getting healthcare in South Africa. After I did my diploma in Humanitarian Assistance, I really wanted to see what it would be like working for MSF in the field. I underwent an assessment and joined the MSF pool of field staff. When they found me a position in Somaliland, I said ‘yes’ immediately! The first day was incredibly stimulating. I was bombarded by a mix of emotions and expectations. I wanted to learn about the project and get to work immediately, but of course...
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