Entries by Serve

Bom Día Mozambique

July 27, 2018 in /by

By Isabel Dwyer There are so many languages in the world but Mozambique has taught me that some things transcend speech. In the weeks leading up to the three flights it would take to get us from Dublin to Beira, I spent my time on Duolingo learning how to say ‘Bom Día’ over and over […]

First Impressions and Expectations

July 27, 2018 in /by

By Cillian O’Donovan My first impressions of Mozambique immediately shattered my expectations in almost every way. Firstly when we landed we were greeted by heavy rain, anytime I thought of my first volunteering trip in Africa I always Imagined scorching heat. Then I was worried that the language and culture barrier would take away from […]

Young Africa: A Bounty of Colour and Life

July 23, 2018 in /by

By Sinead Creamer My first two weeks in Mozambique have been really amazing and somewhat indescribable. It has been two weeks of amazing fun, hard work and great people. This experience has allowed me to meet some incredible fellow volunteers who’s paths I wouldn’t have crossed otherwise. It has also allowed me to meet some […]

Week 2 Reflections: Mozambique

July 23, 2018 in /by

By Paul Barry Hi my name is Paul Barry and it is now week 2 on our trip to Mozambique with SERVE. This trip has without a doubt been one of the best experiences of my life. When we arrived in Mozambique straight away I found it was a major culture shock. Obviously before coming to […]

A Day in the Life of a SERVE volunteer in Mozambique

July 17, 2018 in /by

By Nollaig Hulme Our usual working day begins with a Portuguese bread roll and peanut butter at 8am while the students are already gathering for class. At 8.30am the bell rings for assembly. All of us and the students gather around the stage to hear a motivational speech or story given by a member of […]