Global Citizens for Change is a project undertaken with the financial support of the Government of Canada provided through the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)
2008-12-02 22:53:17
The road that runs around Efate, one of Vanuatu’s 83 islands, stops being a road by Western definition about half an hour outside of the capital of Port Vila. The asphalt, paid for by the Japanese foreign aid, quickly turns into cracked cement, then gravel, and on the West side of the island, a muddy mess that makes driving faster [...]
2008-10-19 18:13:14
Here are my stories from Bangladesh. Though there aren't many entries, it captures the essence of my time and experiences during this invaluable time.http://viajedeloskatia.blogspot.com/
2008-10-03 16:33:36
October is here to stay! The comforts of home are so very easy to take for granted. Than the conscience swings into high gear and my memories of village life come back! Community Schools that go through pathetic motions to teach the village children, the grey colored drinking water that is being carried into the village from a water source [...]
2008-09-11 10:42:06
Youth Advisory Council “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed it’s the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead Mission The Kibera Youth Advisory Council is a resource that participates with local governance representing the perspectives of youth from Kibera communities. Vision Youth are informed and contributing partners in decision [...]
2008-09-11 10:36:54
The end of my days in Kenya was marked by the 2007 elections and a heated race for the fourth president. It was an intense election with so much passion (often resulting in violence) and most people were split down the middle making it so close and more unstable. Starting on the 26th you could see all the extra security, [...]
2008-09-08 11:36:18
Le texte qui suit ne résulte pas d’un défoulement lié au choc culturel, mais bel et bien d’un processus de réflexion . Vous y avez d’ailleurs été introduit dans mon dernier blog. Le Sénégal serait l'espoir de l'Afrique de l'ouest... Quand la réalité rattrape l'espoir...Selon le président, le problème est conjoncturel et non structurel… Il y a la hausse des [...]