Archive for year: 2014

First Impressions: Beira

July 22, 2014

For the past few months, a feeling of excitement engulfed me…

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Zambia: Week 1 diary

July 21, 2014

During our first week in Zambia it became apparent to us that…

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Zambia, Week 1

July 21, 2014

- By Helen Rooney & Ciaran Mc Kenna We arrived at the farm…

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Week 3: Jyothi Seva

July 21, 2014

- By Terri McDermott Wow! I find it hard to believe that three…

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Week 3: Association of People with Disabilities (APD)

July 21, 2014

- By Orlaith McManus Week 3 has passed and it’s hard…

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Week 3: Sumanahalli

July 21, 2014

- By Emily Mahon Week 3 in Sumanahalli sees us with an established…

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Impact of the SERVE Development Programme in South Africa

July 17, 2014

By Siobhan Hughes (SERVE Development Projects Officer) The…

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Last thoughts before departing home

July 17, 2014

By Christina Sayers Trying to process the past few weeks.…

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Admiration for the people of Tacloban

July 17, 2014

By Ruth Moore Departing for Tacloban last Sunday triggered feelings…

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Our time in Tacloban (Philippines)

July 17, 2014

By Mark McMullen On Sunday July 6th 2014 we set off on our…