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…
Almut’s letter from a refugee camp in Greece Written by Almut SchlepperFebruary 2017 Hello everybody, I hope you are all well in spite of these cold and dark days. Only one ” T ” free day to go! I wonder are there any protests happening around you. A word of warning: This is going to be…
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 Written by Jannika JyrkinenJanuary 2017 Three months ago, when I arrived to Kumanovo, I did not know much about the country, let alone the city, I had just moved in. Having finished my Masters degree in International Migrations and Ethnic Relations and having worked in a transit-center in Sweden, I was keen…
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…