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Part of something greater than myself

Posted by: Stephanie Criddle, Posted on: 5 March 2012 - Categories: International Citizen Service

As I've already mentioned in previous blog posts, community participation plays an important role in daily life here in Peru, but today was the first day that I really felt part of it. We were invited to a celebration for …

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The rich-poor divide hits home

Posted by: Harriet Macdonald-Walker, Posted on: 2 March 2012 - Categories: Africa, International Citizen Service

As I write under the light of the moon, my first thought is that the moon is not designed as a side light. It is there for those without pen and paper; those who can and cannot write; and even …

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An educational eye-opener in Addis Ababa

Posted by: Roz McGregor, International Citizen Service volunteer, Posted on: 1 March 2012 - Categories: Africa, Education, International Citizen Service

It's difficult to grasp that we're now over halfway through our stay in this exciting city. The time has passed so quickly, yet preparing for my departure from leafy Surrey feels like a distant memory now. We travelled to Lake …

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A warm reception from a tight-knit community

Posted by: Harriet Macdonald-Walker, Posted on: 29 February 2012 - Categories: Africa, International Citizen Service

There are seven of us (if you don't count Lemon, Lime and Grape - our three 'pet' geckos that live behind the curtain) living in a simple yet spacious house in south-east Ouagadougou. We do not have hot water but, …

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Community co-operation

Posted by: Hannah Howard, Posted on: 23 February 2012 - Categories: Asia, Economic Development, International Citizen Service

We have spent the last few weeks learning about the needs of Afjalpur dairy co-operative members and getting to grips with their livelihoods situation. Amongst many other things, the outcomes of our baseline survey showed how essential it is for …

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Youth issues take centre stage

Posted by: Stephanie Criddle, Posted on: 10 February 2012 - Categories: International Citizen Service

Young people complaining about adults. Could be anywhere in the world. Could even be the UK. But in this case, it is Peru. Over the past few weeks, I have been lucky enough to attend several meetings, forums and community …

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Fascination with ferengis

Posted by: Roz McGregor, International Citizen Service volunteer, Posted on: 10 February 2012 - Categories: Africa, Education, International Citizen Service

No walk in Addis is dull. A multitude of sights, smells and sounds confronts your senses on a daily basis. During a five-minute stroll, you could be approached by a street child trying to sell you a stick for brushing …

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Workshops, weddings and worship in Nepal

Posted by: Matt Gluyas, Posted on: 10 February 2012 - Categories: International Citizen Service, Nepal

In the past few weeks I have learnt about and experienced a lot more Hindu culture. This started with being invited to the wedding (bebaha) of a relative of the host family. During the early afternoon I went to the …

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Community spirit in Villa El Salvador

Posted by: Stephanie Criddle, Posted on: 2 February 2012 - Categories: International Citizen Service

"Do they drink anything apart from tea in England?" That was just one of the questions our students had for us in our first week of teaching at a youth centre in Villa El Salvador, Peru. Although I couldn't entirely …

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An artisans' co-operative

Posted by: Harriet Macdonald-Walker, Posted on: 1 February 2012 - Categories: Africa, Disability, Economic Development, International Citizen Service

Our orientation week in Ouagadougou allowed us to acclimatise to our new surroundings: five days were dedicated to French and Moore (the local dialect) lessons; meeting members of other NGOs based here in Ouagadougou; and learning more about the history …

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