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International Youth Day – Think Local, Act Global

August 12, 2015

Today (12th August 2015) is International Youth Day. Over 90%…

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Solidarity in Action: Week 4

August 11, 2015

By Karina McGinley Karina is participating in the Gold Global…

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The prevalence of HIV in the informal communities in South Africa

July 28, 2015

By Sarah Hennessey Dumela (Hi), Leina la me ke Sarah (my name…

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2nd week thoughts

July 28, 2015

By Fiona Henry It’s Friday 7.00 p.m. preparing for work…

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A letter to Ireland!

July 28, 2015

By Bridie Denning Dumela to everyone from South Africa! The…

Jyothi Seva School for the Blind

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July 28, 2015

By Áine McBride and Caroline McKenna We can’t believe…

Challenging Perspectives

July 24, 2015

To encourage SERVE 2015 volunteers to think critically about…

Young Africa Sports day

July 23, 2015

On Saturday the 18th of July, the SERVE volunteers alongside…

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Meeting Angelique

July 23, 2015

By Sinéad McNeela On arriving at Dichibidu, on our first…

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Workmanship and Community

July 23, 2015

By Chris Stranney From working on the site in Dichibidu…