Holly McGavock

Holly feels everyone has a responsibility of giving back to the world. But that was not her main reason for applying for the TIE programme. As she puts it, she was an "awkward" kid. She understands what it's like to be an outsider and she has grown to actually like the challenge of being one. As a teenager, a show choir helped her flourish her talent and she believes everyone should have the same opportunity, despite their circumstances. This was crucial for her one-month placement with Barefeet Theatre, in Lusaka, Zambia. Barefeet is a groundbreaking organization, that uses the power of arts to transform the lives of street children in the country. The entire experience was mind-enriching and came with many life lessons for Holly, everyone at Barefeet and everyone at Grey NY. And the best part is that this story is to be continued... To read the full case study, you may click here.