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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 […]

Inequality (Zambia)

July 23, 2014 in /by

 – by Keith McCarthy and Colleen Conway Inequality There is a fine line between the existence of cultural norms and the view of inequality from an outsider looking-in. One might consider the differentiation of treatment between the sexes in Zambia as a sign of inequality, whereas traditionalists see it as careful respect of one another. […]

First Impressions: Beira

July 22, 2014 in /by

For the past few months, a feeling of excitement engulfed me about my current trip to Mozambique; in recent weeks, that feeling somewhat subsided, and in its place, feelings of apprehension and obligation gradually took over. Apprehension over how I would react to the realities of poverty I have only up until now witnessed from […]

Zambia: Week 1 diary

July 21, 2014 in /by

During our first week in Zambia it became apparent to us that family life and marriage differs greatly from that of Ireland. The major difference is polygamy, which is not uncommon in Zambia. The three farmers who we encountered had more than one wife and had numerous children. Although Zambia is a predominantly Christian nation, […]

Zambia, Week 1

July 21, 2014 in /by

– By Helen Rooney & Ciaran Mc Kenna We arrived at the farm on Saturday night and from the beginning it was clear to see that rural life in Zambia is very different to that in Ireland. The first things we noticed were the independence, simplicity and hardships of rural life here. The absence of […]

Week 3: Jyothi Seva

July 21, 2014 in /by

– By Terri McDermott Wow! I find it hard to believe that three weeks have passed here in India and we (as a group) are approaching our final week. It has been a rollercoaster of emotions and a truly worthwhile experience! Myself and Anne have been working the past three weeks in Jyothi Seva. Jyothi […]