CUSO-VSO
Summary: CUSO and VSO Canada have merged to form CUSO-Voluntary Service Overseas, one of North America's largest international development organizations that works through volunteers. The two agencies joined forces to more effectively work towards our vision of a world without poverty or injustice. The act of volunteering can be transformative for both the overseas communities and the volunteers themselves. That's why CUSO-VSO believes we are changing the world, one volunteer at a time. As a strengthened CUSO-VSO, we can send more volunteers to work in solidarity with more partner groups in more countries. CUSO was founded in 1961, and VSO Canada started in 1995. Combined, they placed over 12,000 volunteers who contributed to a world of solutions in Africa, Asia, the Pacific, the Americas and the Caribbean.
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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 social worker. Jill was an accompanying spouse and began settling her family. She then found s position with the Save the Children helping children write to foster parents. She then went on to create a space in a drop in program for Junior high students. This space encouraged creativity and choice in a more rigid school system. Jill is a teacher. Jill also recorded a CD with Analia Abat, Manuel Rocha, Armin Vilica, Karen Arce, Amado Espinoza and Valerie Frege called A Dos lados. I have listen to it Jill and it is fantastic!
Maureen brought back her Muneca in traditional dress ( Cholita) Sam brought back a flute They tell me about their art lessons, Piano and school. I think their stay in Bolivia will connect them to the country for a lifetime.
Maureen brought back her Muneca in traditional dress ( Cholita) Sam brought back a flute They 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 beautiful Spanish. Maureen was 6 when she left. She talks about friends and how much she misses Bolivia in English and Spanish. Sam Ripat was 3 when he left Canada and is now 8 years old. He too met good friends and can speak Spanish. CUSO-VSO has sent over 12,000 people overseas including families in the last 48 years. After meeting many alumni and their children I think this work has changed families, from language to having a more compassionate view of people around the world. Thanks Maureen and Sam . It was so good to meet you.
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 beautiful Spanish. Maureen was 6 when she left. She talks about friends and how much she misses Bolivia in English and Spanish. Sam Ripat was 3 when he left Canada and is now 8 years old. He too met good friends and can speak Spanish. CUSO-VSO has sent over 12,000 people overseas including families in the last 48 years. After meeting many alumni and their children I think this work has changed families, from language to having a more compassionate view of people around the world. Thanks Maureen and Sam . It was so good to meet you.
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.ca Our Alumni included Kate Moncaster, Jude Carlson, Carol Ann Coish,John Westdal,Shirley Lord, George Harris Geof Rippat, Jill Cooper,Jane Stewart,Dennis Lewycky ,Ashleigh Mitchell,Lambert, Denyse Lambert, Katharine Bergbusch,Kate Moncaster,Carol Ann Coish John Westdal We discussed continued involvement in the organization and a possible event on December 5th for the Day of the International of Volunteer- A Manitoba International Social- stay tuned
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.ca Our Alumni included Kate Moncaster, Jude Carlson, Carol Ann Coish,John Westdal,Shirley Lord, George Harris Geof Rippat, Jill Cooper,Jane Stewart,Dennis Lewycky ,Ashleigh Mitchell,Lambert, Denyse Lambert, Katharine Bergbusch,Kate Moncaster,Carol Ann Coish John Westdal We discussed continued involvement in the organization and a possible event on December 5th for the Day of the International of Volunteer- A Manitoba International Social- stay tuned
Eva has just returned from a 4 month placement in China as a Funding Advisor for HIV/ AIDS She 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 placement. I do think we will see more of this type of placement in the future. Thanks Eva for all your work and contributions. Eva Zaleski lives in Calgary , Alberta
Eva has just returned from a 4 month placement in China as a Funding Advisor for HIV/ AIDS She 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 placement. I do think we will see more of this type of placement in the future. Thanks Eva for all your work and contributions. Eva Zaleski lives in Calgary , Alberta
A community activist Eva is a person concerned about the world and prepared to put her inquisitive mind to work From working in Geology to Diaspora volunteering in Guyana then to China to work as a funding advisor for HIV/AIDS. Listen to Eva' story .... continued. We did this interview in a coffee shop with the sound of grinders and people. I think it adds a real life element to the podcast... you may disagree Photo:Eva looking down on Fuong town on the Nujiang River (Angry River)
A community activist Eva is a person concerned about the world and prepared to put her inquisitive mind to work From working in Geology to Diaspora volunteering in Guyana then to China to work as a funding advisor for HIV/AIDS. Listen to Eva' story .... continued. We did this interview in a coffee shop with the sound of grinders and people. I think it adds a real life element to the podcast... you may disagree Photo:Eva looking down on Fuong town on the Nujiang River (Angry River)
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 and has served VSO and now CUSO-VSO for over 2 years. Her assignments have been varied. A perfect case of an inquisitive mind. Her first service was in Guyana doing work with the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission. This led to work with the Guyanese Diaspora. Imagine the brain drain when half the population of a country have left to live in other parts of the world. 52,000 Guyanese live in Canada mostly in the Toronto area. Diaspora volunteering can reverse the brain drain phenomenon. Photo- Eva in Fugong Province. SW China. Visiting village Doctors along with VSO IV and NV and Managers from our partner ( County HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control office)
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 and has served VSO and now CUSO-VSO for over 2 years. Her assignments have been varied. A perfect case of an inquisitive mind. Her first service was in Guyana doing work with the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission. This led to work with the Guyanese Diaspora. Imagine the brain drain when half the population of a country have left to live in other parts of the world. 52,000 Guyanese live in Canada mostly in the Toronto area. Diaspora volunteering can reverse the brain drain phenomenon. Photo- Eva in Fugong Province. SW China. Visiting village Doctors along with VSO IV and NV and Managers from our partner ( County HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control office)
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.
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.
