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Impact of the SERVE Development Programme in Zimbabwe

July 29, 2014 in , /by

– by Siobhán Hughes For the past week we have been documenting our partners Young Africa (YA) in Zimbabwe.  Zimbabwe is one of our three priority countries – part of SERVE’s Development Programme. While South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe are such diverse countries, it is refreshing to see SERVE’s partners working towards the SERVE Development Programme […]

Life in Mozambique

July 29, 2014 in , /by

– by Diarmuid Pepper Sunday is a day of rest for the SERVE volunteers in Mozambique, but we still rise early for morning mass in a local church.  On our first Sunday here, we walked to a nearby church.  A wedding was taking place, and the hall was a cacophony of singing and laughter. The […]

Arrival in Beira, Mozambique

July 29, 2014 in , /by

– by Catherine Heneghan After a long and somewhat tiring two days, the lights of Beira below signified the end of our travels. We were excited to leave the airport and begin the last leg of our journey to the Young Africa campus. Driving from the airport is an experience I will never forget. It […]

Sports Festival, Mozambique

July 29, 2014 in , /by

– By Ailbhe Gill July 26th, Festival De De Sporto – Sports Day in Dondo After spending a lot of time preparing for the sports day we were really looking forward to it. Our partners, Young Africa, had advertised the event to local schools and the community of Dondo. We had planned the event to […]

Week 3 volunteering in South Africa

July 28, 2014 in /by

– By Noreen Oliver It is difficult to believe that we have completed 3 weeks in Rustenburg. With the blue skies and sunshine – the time flies! This last week was different for me. I was on site helping to clean, wash and paint a container to be used as a kitchen, counselling room for […]

South Africa Diary – Week 3

July 28, 2014 /1 Comment/in /by

– By Stephanie Caulfield I am really having a fantastic time here in South Africa. At the weekend, we went to The Cradle of Humankind. It is like a natural history museum, but better! We also had a traditional braai (BBQ) on a farm which was thoroughly enjoyable. Today, Monday, was the first day that I […]

Sumanahalli: Week 4

July 23, 2014 in /by

– by Samuel Today marks the end of our 4 weeks here in Sumanahali. Grudgingly we got on our ride back to NSK amidst hugs and tears from the patients at ‘Support’.  We began our last day in Sumanahali with an early start, going for morning mass at 7am. Being the last mass, I was […]

Morning Star: Week 4

July 23, 2014 in /by

– by Rachel O’Hare Tonight I write this blog with a heavy heart due to the knowledge that tomorrow is my last day in Morning Star. I’ve spent three and a half weeks living in the Morning Star Home which focuses on both educating disadvantaged children and providing a home for street children. The Home […]

Impact of SERVE Development Programme, Mozambique

July 23, 2014 in , , /by

– by Siobhan Hughes In Mozambique, SERVE works in partnership with Young Africa (YA). I have been in Mozambique for almost a week now, staying with Young Africa in Beira and what I have seen and learned already is has gone beyond my expectations. Technical, vocational education and training (TVET) are some of the core […]

Education (Zambia)

July 23, 2014 in /by

– By Lucy McManus and Frankie McClean Education During our second week in Zambia, we have been lucky enough to gain a deep insight into the education system here in Mazabuka. This involved assisting in both a national school and the developing Special Education sector. These experiences have provided us with a knowledge of the […]