EVS On-arrival Training in Belgium Written by Suvi HelkoFebruary 2017 After living in Belgium for almost four months as well as living here pre-EVS for a couple of years already, the idea of an EVS on-arrival training of 6 days sounded honestly like a waste of time to me. Name games, repetitive small-talk conversations about where do you…
Workcamp for understanding Written by SCI Hong KongFebruary 2017 In 2016, SCI Hong Kong launched the project “Workcamp for Understanding” for the first time: thanks to the funding of the Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education, 30 volunteers from Hong Kong set out to social, cultural and environmental projects in the Belt and Road countries India, Malaysia and…
John’s Experience in Iceland Written by John NgFebruary 2017 “Our SCI partner SEEDS Iceland offer volunteering projects across the country that aim to educate participants on Iceland’s culture, and the importance of environmental protection and awareness. This January, one of our volunteers participated in the SEEDS “Environmentally Aware: in Reykjavík” project and he has summarised his experience in Iceland. Keep…
Isolated, but in Europe – why volunteers are needed in Kosovo Written by GAIA KosovoFebruary 2017 Geographically, Kosovo is part of Europe, but politically there are many obstacles to feel like that. More than half of Kosovo’s populations are young people who are enthusiastic and interested to learn more, to explore other cultures, to volunteer abroad…
From Russia with love Written by Tyshchuk NataliaeFebruary 2017 I can’t say that I am a experienced traveler and at the same time I can’t say that I have never been somewhere. Having visited a couple of countries I realized that I had avoided Europe, and it’s the next goal on my list. A wonderful idea…
A Malaysian volunteer in a workcamp in Vietnam Written by Chan Chun YongJanuary 2017 On the 5th August- 15th August 2016, I had joined a summer workcamp held in Vinh Long, Vietnam In which my job is to teach the elementary school students in the rural area of Vinh Long about English. I arrived at Ho…
A French voice from an Asian branch Written by Leila SeddikiJanuary 2017 Leila Seddiki from France is currently LTV at SCI Malaysia, Kuala Lampur Office and took part in two wokcamp, one in Penang and the other one in Selangor. First workcamp in Penang: Number of volunteers: 10 international student of Hong Kong University +Billy (SCI Hong…
Workcamp in Kurdistan with refugees Written by Helena Casas PerpinyàJanuary 2017 Every morning we wake up in the Guest House. Roj bash! Our Kurdish partners have prepared the breakfast and we get together at the table while having a chat, laughing, about our linguistic differences. Heval, partner in Kurdish. In Diyarbakir they are always willing to…
EVS story from Macedonia – part 2 Written by Dorian GirodJanuary 2017 Before telling you some experiences during my EVS in Macedonia, I would like to thank Planete Volontaire and CID for the opportunity to realize this volunteering, highly recommended experience! Discovering a new country and new cultures… it is not always easy. Have you ever…
Shatila Beach, Lebanon: voices from the camp [Part I] Written by Alberto, Aran, Ilaria, Luca, Marcello, Maria and Martina,December 2016 Shatila Beach, it is 3 p.m., the sun is at its zenith. You can hear the sound of the water, but it is not the sea. A young man looks at us puzzled as he tries…