We want to introduce you to our first international volunteer. We’ve had many people helping us in the States, but this is our first volunteer in South Africa.
His name is Andy Chenlo and he is the son of Mauricio and Sara Chenlo. Andy was on the soccer team that I helped coach at Millbrook High School. He had a desire to do a gap year after his graduation in June of 2009 and he felt our plans for Ubuntu Sports Outreach matched his heart. Andy arrived in late October and will be serving here until July 5.
Andy was born in Argentina and later lived in Ecuador while his parents were missionaries. They moved to the US when Andy was 11 years old. They have been in Raleigh ever since and attend the Raleigh Mennonite Church.
Andy will be completing his college applications while here in South Africa and hopes to study International Relations and Conflict Resolution.
Here are some more things about Andy:
Why did you come to Africa: To put my beliefs into action and try to return some of the love that Christ has given me, gaining perspective for the next step of my life while I’m at it.
Most inspiring scripture for you: Isaiah 41:13
Add to Mt. Rushmore: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Favorite thing about South Africa so far: The natural beauty “The oceans and the mountains being seconds away from you.”
Favorite Book: Harry Potter
Favorite Soccer Player: Zinedine Zidane & Riquelme
Favorite National Team: Argentina
Favorite Club Team: Boca Juniors
Favorite Soccer Coach: Matt Edwards and Casey Prince J
Nike or Adidas: Nike
Favorite Food: Steak Ravioli
Thing you miss the most about home: family and friends
Favorite band or musical artist: John Mayer & Shania Twain
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