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#CrossingTheNile – Rana’s experience

2nd December 2015 - By Becky Sindall

When I was told that there would be lifeguard training for women in Sudan run by Nile Swimmers, I got really excited because Sudan has never had trained women lifeguards.  I was going to join the first course and that made me feel proud.

The course began on 5th October 2015 and it continued for four special days in which we learnt very important things regarding the technique of saving lives and rescuing.  This experience showed that Sudan has good swimmers and well trained women lifeguards who are hard workers interested in saving peoples’ lives.

Just this last weekend, on 21st November, as lifeguards we had the chance to prove ourselves when we had to cross the Nile with the Ambassador of the Netherlands in Sudan to raise awareness of water safety.  It was an exciting experience crossing the Nile with only women without worrying about drowning.

Thanks to the Dutch Embassy, and the Nile Swimmers team in both UK and Sudan for making it a success and special thanks to Becky!  You were a wonderful coach!

By Rana Moawia Mohamed

About Becky Sindall

Becky is a long-time supporter of Nile Swimmers, and the first female instructor trainer in the organisation. She has delivered training with Nile Swimmers in Lebanon and Sudan.

Comments

  1. elham habiballa says

    2nd December 2015 at 12:46 pm

    I am so happy that my daughter participates in the event

    Reply
    • Dan Graham says

      2nd December 2015 at 1:52 pm

      We are very happy that she does too. You should be very proud of her. She is a wonderful young woman, and a great part of the Nile Swimmers team. Thank you.

      Reply

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