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Brigid O’Dea: Standing Out

Brigid O’Dea: Standing Out

by Suas Educational Development | Jul 14, 2015 | Volunteer Perspectives

A BENGALI PROVERB ‘Kôm panir machh besh panite uţhle o machhe beshi lafalafi kôre’ If a fish of little water moves to a lot of water, that fish will jump around a lot; meaning one will always stand out if they move to a place to which they don’t...
Nick Ledbetter: The life of a Team Coordinator

Nick Ledbetter: The life of a Team Coordinator

by Suas Educational Development | Jul 8, 2015 | Volunteer Perspectives

Having volunteered for 3 months with Suas with Kenya in 2007, I thought long and hard about returning to the programme, albeit in a different role. The culmination of my professional exams and the natural break in my career offered a window to immerse myself in a...
Simon Walsh: A day in the life of a Sabuj Sangha Volunteer

Simon Walsh: A day in the life of a Sabuj Sangha Volunteer

by Suas Educational Development | Jul 8, 2015 | Volunteer Perspectives

Wake up. Sweat. Get out of bed. Sweat. Shower. Sweat. Not just a standard start, but a guaranteed start to a day in Kolkata. Mornings are hectic. Thirteen Volunteers milling around, trying to get ready for the day. Leave the house. Stop off at the shop across the...
Cathy Gormley : A Galway Mentor’s Perspective

Cathy Gormley : A Galway Mentor’s Perspective

by Suas Educational Development | Jul 8, 2015 | Volunteer Perspectives

Back in September 2011, as I curiously wandered round the NUIG volunteering fair like all first years do, I encountered the Suas stand. I was interested in the Literacy Support Programme/Homework Club. After speaking to Evelyn, the mentor coordinator, I decided to...
Claire Glavey: Developing a new perspective

Claire Glavey: Developing a new perspective

by Suas Educational Development | Jul 8, 2015 | Volunteer Perspectives

When I applied for the role of Development Coordinator, I was working in human rights and development education. I worked part-time with Amnesty International on resource development and teacher training programmes. I also worked part-time with Link Community...
Cathy Howlett: Sharing the Journey

Cathy Howlett: Sharing the Journey

by Suas Educational Development | Jul 8, 2015 | Volunteer Perspectives

Sitting here in the 40 degree heat with the sound of children’s laughter drifting towards me on the light breeze, Ireland really could not feel further away. The view from the balcony belongs in a Kipling story, the lush greens and the dense waters inviting awe....
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