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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Michael came from Ireland and began his assignment at Bombolulu. This fantastic partner works with handicapped people from all over Kenya. They learn new skills and create wheelchairs, jewelery, leather works, clothes and more. I bought some fabulous art there. See www.apdkbombolulu.org Listen and find out more about Michael and his work
With the increase in population ,fishing, tourism and pollution on the Coast of Kenya many turtles have suffered from lost of egg laying territory, have been killed by poachers, their eggs robbed and turtles killed in fishing nets and from swallowing plastic bags that they mistake for food...... turtles are in decline. Gerasomo has arrived from the Philippines and is helping the Local Ocean Trust with outreach- communicating the conservation message to the community. He is doing a fabulous job. Listen to his interview then come along and swim with a rescued Hawksbill sea turtle.
With the increase in population ,fishing, tourism and pollution on the Coast of Kenya many turtles have suffered from lost of egg laying territory, have been killed by poachers, their eggs robbed and turtles killed in fishing nets and from swallowing plastic bags that they mistake for food...... turtles are in decline. Gerasomo has arrived from the Philippines and is helping the Local Ocean Trust with outreach- communicating the conservation message to the community. He is doing a fabulous job. Listen to his interview then come along and swim with a rescued Hawksbill sea turtle.
An amazing group of women sat under the Mango tree Emma Jolley was with us. She is helping Solwodi in their capacity building. She loves Kenya and is respected by the ladies we met. Here is an introduction to Solwodi. Please check out their website.
An amazing group of women sat under the Mango tree Emma Jolley was with us. She is helping Solwodi in their capacity building. She loves Kenya and is respected by the ladies we met. Here is an introduction to Solwodi. Please check out their website.
I met Emma with her country partner in Ukunda a small village just near Diani on the South Coast of Kenya. We ate lunch together and we travelled by mutato to the village and to the Solwodi. We are welcomed and invited to a circle meeting under a mango tree. Solwodi believes that every individual has a right for a better life. They are committed to empowering the disadvantaged women and children through education and skills to realize their potencial.
I met Emma with her country partner in Ukunda a small village just near Diani on the South Coast of Kenya. We ate lunch together and we travelled by mutato to the village and to the Solwodi. We are welcomed and invited to a circle meeting under a mango tree. Solwodi believes that every individual has a right for a better life. They are committed to empowering the disadvantaged women and children through education and skills to realize their potencial.
Day 1 Nairobi , Kenya. My thoughts on my first day
Day 1 Nairobi , Kenya. My thoughts on my first day
