Mpule Kwelagobe Children’s Centre in Jwaneng, Botswana
Posted by Nicole Bachynski on March 8th, 2010
It’s hard to believe I have just over a month left in Botswana. I have kept busy here in Jwaneng at Mpule Kwelagobe doing a variety of activities. Something that I started doing when I arrived was preparing educational workshops for the house mothers and staff of the center. We’ve presented to the house mothers [...]
Mid-placement update from Lima!
Posted by Courtney Hare on March 1st, 2010
Well, half of my time interning with the Canadian Cooperation Services Support Unit is over. Time has moved too quickly as usual but I am happy to report that so many incredible things have happened during this time.
My work here is mainly in monitoring and supporting USACC administered (and CIDA funded) development projects. I am [...]
To the Children of Zimbabwe
Posted by Magali Perreault on February 26th, 2010
Dumelang everyone!
Here for you a second round of fresh updates from Gaborone, Botswana. But, before going any further, let me thank you all for your supportive comments and your interest in this adventure. I appreciate that you are taking the time to write and really enjoy reading your lines.
I have now been living in [...]
Life in Hanoi
Posted by Rebecca Haynes on February 25th, 2010
I am half way done my experience in Hanoi, Vietnam. So far, I have really enjoyed the travelling, the food, meeting new people, and taking in this fascinating culture. My position as Project Assistant at the WUSC office has also been a great learning experience so far. The staff has been so helpful and amazing, [...]
Past Tet
Posted by Jan Beecher on February 25th, 2010
I am well into my posting here in Hanoi, Vietnam. The weather has finally started to warm up today. It was surprisingly cold for the last few weeks, although we did have some heat just before Tet. Tet is the Lunar New Year and it is a major event for the Vietnamese. Hanoi basically shut [...]
Headed to Malawi
Posted by Megan McAndrew on February 24th, 2010
My name is Megan McAndrew and I am overjoyed to be volunteering in Malawi for three months. I recently graduated from St. Francis Xavier University with a degree in Biology and am constantly amazed at the wonders of the natural world. Originally from Collingwood, Ontario, I have completed past work in outdoor education, conservation and [...]
Mid-placement update
Posted by Jeff Large on February 22nd, 2010
It’s been about a month in my placement in Maun, and about 6 weeks here in Botswana. I’d have to say the best part so far is all of the sun! It’s storming and snowing back home, and I can’t say I miss it one bit.
Work at the Predator Conservation Trust is going well, we’re [...]
Dumelang!!
Posted by Larissa Duma on February 12th, 2010
Dumelang!!
I have been in Botswana for just over a month now and things have been great! I was in Gaborone for two weeks (instead of one due to flight delays in London with some of the rest of the short term WUSC volunteers) and then headed up to Maun where I am currently in my [...]
One month in, already?
Posted by Rebecca Tremblay on February 12th, 2010
Wow, time is flying!
I have good news! My Puppeteers Group in Canada, as well as my Mom and my best friend, will be sending me Puppets! We have also made one Puppet here, named Zackie, and are in the process of sewing another. We have two shows written, and will soon begin to rehearse.
I wanted [...]
Gender Mainstreaming in the Mekong
Posted by Mia on February 8th, 2010
Xin jiao tout le monde!
Je me présente: je m’appelle Mia et je suis une étudiante de quatrième année en développement international à l’Université d’Ottawa. J’adore voyager et depuis mon secondaire, je m’implique dans des organismes de droits humains (tels qu’Amnistie internationale et Oxfam international). C’est pour ces raisons – purement égoïstes, je vous le concède [...]
