She had been traveling around Africa for three months already before she arrived at the COLORS base at the end of March. She just completed her university studies in England and wanted to travel around Africa to lend a helping hand. So far on her journey she has helped severely impoverished children in Togo, disabled children in a group home in Cameroon. Through COLORS Katie travelled with her various fellow volunteers into the Thembalethu and Hoekwil townships several times a week and helped coordinate dental, nutritional and educational programs as well as fun activities for the children. She also helped with painting and fundraising for much-needed building project in the crèches and coordinated group activities for older youth in several after care centers.  Katie’s enthusiasm with the children, her interest in planning educational activities for each  teaching session and her help in caring for  rescued puppies.