Local people
She truely made a difference....
I would like to express my gratitude to Jane for her support. I had a fantastic experience workin...
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People and places volunteers have left a positive footprint in helping us develop
As GWF grows the reality of scaling our model is a priority. Our focus is on the importance of the ...
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The impact will be felt for a long time
We absolutely loved having them ( husband and wife volunteers) and the impact will be felt for a ...
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His work was extremely valuable
His work was extremely valuable particularly in reviewing and giving lessons in the area of...
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Young volunteers can contribute
part of a report from a programme we work with in Cambodia - about a volunteer in her very early 20s...
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Siem Reap, Cambodia - appreciative comments from the head teacher
We love it when local people tell us about our volunteers' time with them and their skills-share....
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A great volunteer & measurable results
These comments from the local team at Good Work Foundation, following the placement of Roosa, a F...
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THE SHORT STORY OF THE BEAUTIFUL FINNISH VOLUNTEER WHO ALMOST DIDN’T ARRIVE
"Among many things, Roosa has helped the Hazyview Media Academy create templates with GWF logos, ...
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India - local people prove that the volunteer programme works for them !
this an exerpt from Dianne's report:
"I have been told by a new teacher about teaching styles (that...
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Appreciation of our volunteers - in The Gambia & from The Gambia !
Volunteers Susie and Chris have been working with ASSET in The Gambia since the end of October – ...
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Better Performance posting from last year’s exams
Better Performance posting from last year’s exams
This time round, good performance was po...
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When a volunteer wonders what she's achieved ...
This from Latifa, house mother in one of the residential homes for girls in the foothills of the Atl...
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“you don’t need me to tell you what a wonderful lady she is”
This from our partner in Cambodia
“you don’t need me to tell you what a wonderful lady she i...
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"he accepted thathis way was not always the best within the Cambodian limitations."
"Godfrey provided considerable support to the Vocational Training Director and the Sparkies worke...
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He accepted that his way was not always the best within the Cambodian limitations.
a report from one of the projects we work with....on a volunteer....""G provided considerable suppor...
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"willingness to share ideas and teaching experience with the staff"
(The school has benefited from) her kind nature and patience in dealing with the students and her...
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Voluneer praise from Saint Lucia
‘Her quiet calm nature and her apparent understanding of youth at risk was demonstrated in her ap...
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Saint Lucia teachers -they really appreciated volunteer Val
"Her kind nature and patience in dealing with the students, her willingness to share ideas and te...
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Cultural heritage preservation & restoration in Saint Lucia - TV reports
towards the end of his time in Saint Lucia, volunteer Kevin talks about the results of his work w...
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People and places' volunteers are 'wonderful' !
"Godfrey and Andrea are both wonderful volunteers and are contributing much to our work." (in com...
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Nicki is a trusted mentor and advisor
This from our local partner on reciept of volunteer Nickis report and the questionnaire from th proj...
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"You are now part of the Yangrima family"
Dear Julie,
Great to hear from you and it was great having you at Yangrima. I am so ...
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"ethical,meaningful and responsible placements...can also be great fun"
WOW this recommendation for Sallie and our work at people and places made us feel really proud...
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Robin and Jane have produced an amazing amount thus far
Being Friday afternoon I have just returned from Addo, and Av Buklani.
Robin ...
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'welcome to Sermathang - Nepal'
wonderful images of the village - 30 years ago and now -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIz0fllX...
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The story of EFA in Morocco
achievements and goals for village girls' education - Education for All
http://www.travel-peoplea...
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The Gambia - what a difference a year makes!
great news for Early Childhood Development teacher-training - read all about it here
http://www.t...
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Ulimate in responsible volunteering
We have had a successful season with our volunteers working at Amar Jyoti School. With emphasi...
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The volunteer programme - a local perspective
We been involved in hosting self funding volunteers for a period of about 5 years. We did, thro...
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"Hurrah and thanks to you all" from Nepal
Dear Volunteers all,
First, a very Happy Easter to you all and a big thank you for th...
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From the principal of Amar Jyoti School, Nepal
to read this letter from Mr Damodar Sapkota, principal in 'Education Development in rural Nepal...
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Reflections on voluntourism
Read the text of a talk given by one of our partners to get an insight into the local perspective
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A thankyou from The Gambia
Words cannot express our appreciation of Cathy and Tony’s contribution to a future Gambia . Ja...
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A compliment from a local partner
"How do you sustain this pace of constant excellence"
well the answer is....Kate works wi...
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Praise from a local partner
..... an enormous thank you to Sallie and Kate who work so hard, and with such total commitment...
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Dedication, humour and enthusasm
This is an exchange between our local partner in Nepal and their first volunteer
Dear Valerie,
H...
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Praise from a local partner
"How do you sustain this pace of constant excellence?"
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It's a pleasure and a privilidge
"Again, it was a pleasure and privilege having the volunteers with us. R was an absolute ...
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A new school library
Nelson Mandela Municipality recognises the work of volunteers.
OFFICIAL SCHOOL LIBRARY OPENING/ SEN...
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Samata school Nepal - students newsletters
Volunteer Peter helped the students of Samata write and publish their first newsletter s
Read ...
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The chance to learn to work
This is a letter received by a volunteer from a village elder
Dear Charles,
I am writing this fo...
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The code of practice adopted by our local partners
Volunteering as a global travel practice is big business. Unfortunately growth markets are susceptib...
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From Missionvale South Africa
Our two most recent volunteers at Missionvale are very able human beings, they have very often...
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