CUSO-VSO
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CUSO-VSO
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George has served in several countries on different assignments. He has refined his skills and loves sharing them from Zanzibar, Tanzania, Uganda and Ethiopia.Thanks George you have made a real difference sharing your skills.
George continues his story of his projects and partners from Ethiopia to Uganda
George Harris was very young when he started his first assignment. He has worked for CUSO, volunteered and married Shirley Lord and gone with her on assignment. Listen to this life long commitment to international work.George is preparing for h
Helen now lives in Comox and is a freelance writer. She has served with Science International, CBC, and is an accomplished Producer, Director and Writer.She talked to me about the founders and the first 16 volunteers that served in India, Mal
Helen Startowski is an extraordinary woman and a pioneer for CUSO-VSO. In 1961, the Canadian Overseas Volunteers (COV), to become CUSO, sent its first 15 volunteers out on assignments, Helen was one of those volunteers. She majored in languages
Geoff Ripat is back in Winnipeg and back at work. He was on his way out when I arrived. I spent a wonderful few hours talking to the family about Bolivia
When Jill left Canada with her young family and her husband Geoff Ripat it was Geoff who had the assignment. Geoff was to do a labour market study in Cochabama mines with Kinde Nolte. This NGO works to benefit children and families. Geoff is a
Maureen brought back her Muneca in traditional dress ( Cholita) Sam brought back a fluteThey tell me about their art lessons, Piano and school.I think their stay in Bolivia will connect them to the country for a lifetime.
Many people ask about taking their children on assignment. Geoff Ripat and Jill Cooper have recently returned from Bolivia. They left 4 year and 7 months ago with their two lovely children. Maureen was 6 when she left and is 11 now. She speaks
Over 700 Manitobans have served with CUSO and VSO now the combined alumni of CUSO-VSO. We met recently at the Manitoba Council for International Cooperation office in Winnipeg. www.mcic.caOur Alumni included Kate Moncaster, Jude Carlson, Caro
Eva has just returned from a 4 month placement in China as a Funding Advisor for HIV/ AIDSShe talks about the challenges in the region and the work she contributed to with her partners in the field. Eva is still on "assignment" as a Distance p
A community activistEva is a person concerned about the world and prepared to put her inquisitive mind to workFrom working in Geology to Diaspora volunteering in Guyana then to China to work as a funding advisor for HIV/AIDS.Listen to Eva' s
Eva has a PhD in Geology. She describes herself as a " Hard Rock Doctor". She worked on Canadian shield mapping.She describes some forms of mining as "long term environmental impact for short term gain"Eva is a community activist by nature a
In Spanish we hear about programs with youth and environment from Jaques Carrriere.Excuse the backgrond noise as we speak at the Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City atthe end of a busy day.
I met Juan Carlos Pirir ( Melvin) who had come from Guatemala to attend conferences and meetings in Canada with Jaques Carriere- The program Director for Latin America and Carribean. He has been with CUSO now CUSO-VSO since 1988. A wealth of kn
Robert Akester- Served in Philipines 2005-2007Elections can be a very challenging time. Robert tells how politics permeates life and friendships in the region.Wrap up an dthanks to all who attended. We shall do this again.
• Nancy van Euw – a Peacecorps Returned volunteers talks about meeting her husband Ed Van Euw who is a cUSO RV 1986-1987Volunteers from many organizations often are working together . They meet and start their journeys and in this case it was
Long Ago Far Away But It Could Have Been Just Yesterday- Volunteers tell their stories - Podcast #29
Umeeda Switlo- welcomes everyone and thanks Nancy Garrett- CUSO RV India 1968-1970 (wife of the Late Lewis Perinbam), Juanita Tupper (ex CUSO Board member) and Tanis Clarke (CUSO-VSO Circle member, donor, RV and ex staffer) for attending.* Ume
CUSO and VSO returned volunteers got together in Vancouver to talk about their experiences. Listen to 2 returned volunteers and a Board memeber tell us about their service.*Sigit Murdawa served in Indonesia from 2006-2008He tells us about his
Umeeda Switlo answers questions about volunteering overseas with Cuso-VSO. I am always impressed to know how many people want to make a difference in the world. I meet people interested in serving who have questions about working with us.At U
Janneke tells me about her work and her VSO- Jitloee assignment. She loves Africa and is making a difference. I cant help but think she will continue to serve in Africa for a long time.
They tell me about how they and Janneke are helping small farmers diversify, feed their families and educated their children.Sunflower oil and oil from seeds from trees in the forest. They use natural resources from the forest floor. Listen to
Tells me about where she lives, how she gets to work and who she works with.
I met Janneka in Nairobi. She has just moved there from a rural area in central Kenya. She arrived in Kenya just before the post election violence. She tell about her life, how much she loves Kenya and the people.I think she has so much to off
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