First, I wish you a happy new year. 2019 started for me in Eswatini with some of my family who visited me, it was awesome 🙂 Months after the first blog, and before going back to GSK Belgium, I’m sharing some memorable experiences. All this time, I’ve enjoyed every moment working with EPI (Expanded Programme on Immunization), CHAI, WHO, […]
Category Archives: Change GSK
November
28
Decisions, Decisions
posted by Kathryn K
Like a kid in a sweet shop, it sometimes doesn’t do to have too many choices put in front of you. Work and life frequently offer an abundance of great ideas or it might be that there are just too many things to try and get done all at once – so you will have […]
November
08
Global Procurement Newsletter Article
posted by louiselittlefair
Life in Tanzania I have now been in Tanzania for 3 months – time is really flying here. As a reminder, I am working in Dar es Salaam, Tanzanian working at the country office for Amref Health Africa. This office is responsible for implementing the projects that have been funded by donors (like GSK). My […]
September
14
The power of sharing
posted by louiselittlefair
My second month in Tanzania seems to have flown by, mostly due to the fact I have been travelling for the last 2 weeks. The first trip was to Zanzibar, to meet up with 2 fellow PULSE volunteers, Adrianne and Adrianna both who are based in Nairobi, Kenya. Being the only PULSE volunteer in Dar, […]
August
22
My 1st month with CHAI in Eswatini
posted by Malika Almansouri
I’m writing for the first time a blog to share my experience in Eswatini (previously Swaziland). A couple of years ago I could not locate it on a map, now I’m living and working in Eswatini 🙂 DISCLAIMER: What is written below reflects solely my opinions and does not engage any other person or any […]
August
20
Kariobangi Cheshire House
posted by AdriennaKamPulse10
This is one of the very rare occasion where i get to visit some of these homes, as they are managed through the partners of Leonard Cheshire Disabilty, while i am based in the Regional Office This home was established to meet the needs of the elderly poor of the area. By the late 70’s they had […]
August
10
Puerto Rico and Cruz Roja, rich in exceptional people
posted by MichelaGallo_Pulse10
When you are about to leave for your PULSE project, despite you know the activities you will carry out, you never really know what to expect until you are there. Yes when you are there…for me there is here in Puerto Rico. Seeing and meeting the people you have been in touch with before coming, […]
August
10
Malaria and the City of Knowledge
posted by lorrainewing
It’s been two weeks since I started my PULSE assignment with CHAI in Panama. Their office is in an area called City of Knowledge, right across the street from the Miraflores locks of the Panama Canal. These buildings used to be part of a military base in the 20th century, but have since been transformed […]
August
09
Making a change
posted by louiselittlefair
I have now been in Tanzania for 1 month! In some ways I feel like I’ve lived here for a long time, but on the other hand, time is flying! The NGO that I am working for, Amref Health Africa, is an Africa led organization present in 9 African countries. I am working in […]
August
01
Refreshing memories of recent past
posted by SajalGupta@PULSE
Friends, This is my second blog and here, I wish to share few of my personal experiences before moving to Zambia (My assignment country). The most amazing experience, which I can never forget, was the orientation program at London. It was looking like a dream coming true. This program was not just a program but […]
July
27
Shut up and listen
posted by Kathryn K
This is the third instalment of my reflections on the PULSE mission to Change Yourself; Change Communities; Change GSK (click on the links to read my reflections on the first two if you haven’t already) I’m now six weeks into my assignment, have settled in well and now feel like I’m contributing valuable inputs to my […]
July
26
Meeting Collegues in GSK Nairobi
posted by AdriennaKamPulse10
Isn’t it a lovely and amazing day having met our collegues here in Nairobi . It all happened, thanks to Elizabeth Msafiri ( Security lead Kenya & East Afrika) and Bernard Matheka. Before we head to the office, Elizabeth & Bernard inspected our apartments to ensure that we are living in a safe & secured environment so we […]
June
30
Leonard Cheshire Disability, Nairobi (my first few days)
posted by AdriennaKamPulse10
Jambo! ( Hello in Swahili ) Figured i better blog now as so many excitement has happened in a matter of just a few days, and i wouldn’t want to miss blogging some of these special moments. I first stepped into LCD office 3 days ago, and immediately knew i would fit in faster than i thought. To […]
June
27
The very first signs of Hope, Strength & Perseverance
posted by AdriennaKamPulse10
You know the feeling where you are cautiously overly excited but subcautiously your body and mind are exhausted? Sometimes you may find yourself jittering or feeling nausea That’s what happened to me when i arrived at Nairobi airport. I realised i am not within the usual company of people, and was constantly being curiously stared at. It was an […]
June
08
Don’t Die Wondering
posted by Helen Bemis
Don’t Die Wondering! That was my late Father’s life motto. Don’t die wondering “what if I had…” and it was instilled in me from childhood. The other motto was from my father’s best friend saying“Can do/Go do Good”, and together these words shaped my world. My earliest adventures in volunteering where at the heels of […]
