IN THE SPOTLIGHT
After returning home to the USA, Morgan volunteered for the US Peace
Corps in order to apply some of her learning. She travelled to Ethiopia to
help students learn about gender equality and helped to lead Ethiopia’s
first Action for Gender Equality Summit in Addis Ababa. The summit
brought volunteers and students together from across the entire country
to discuss HIV/AIDS, hygiene and sanitation, education, leadership and a
range of gender topics.
But it wasn’t just about talking the talk! Morgan had a bright idea;
participants would not only walk the walk but also run the run together!
She excels in sport herself and has learnt the value of teamwork and
achieving goals together. So, Morgan decided to embed the principles of
the summit with a unique sporting element. She helped to organise the
biggest female-only foot race in Africa. Summit participants concluded their
gathering with the Great Ethiopian “Choice Women First” five kilometre run;
a perfect idea to help cement friendships and to provide real evidence of
achieving a challenging goal. Morgan took part in the run herself and said:
“It was great to see so many young boys and girls come to
together to grow in self-confidence and to support each other.”
SO DID KEELE MAKE A
DIFFERENCE TO MORGAN?
“I started to think about joining the Peace Corps while at Keele and I learned
so much during my course that has been invaluable during my service.
Most of the work volunteers do is small scale community-based
development. But every once in a while we have an opportuni