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Belgium
At a Refugee Camp in Rixensart, Belgium.
Rachel Kantrowitz / Belgium ~ 2007
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Botswana
“Thank you for a truly memorable experience. It shall stay with me for a lifetime.”
Shelly Thompson / Botswana ~ 2007
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France
"I formed many close friendships with people from all over the world; from Mexico to Korea, from Moscow to London to Lebanon. We all had more in common than one might have guessed; our common commitment to peace and pluralism opened the door for a common ground that made our differences important, but surmountable."
Tim McKernan / France ~ 2007 |
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Ghana
“Words can’t really describe this experience and words could never do it justice. It’s just too phenomenal. It really does change your life. A day does not go by without my thinking about Ghana. I can’t wait to go back!”
Anna Fairbairn / Ghana ~ 2007 |
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Haiti
"I would recommend international volunteering as a must for every person, as it is impossible to sit back and not be moved by the places you go, the people you encounter, and the experiences that will be cherished for forever.”
Heather Caldwell / Haiti ~ 2007
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Hungary
"There were 17 of us from Germany, Austria, England, Scotland, France, Spain, Czech Republic, Hungary, The Netherlands, and the U.S. I feel as if I made lifetime friends with these people."
Craig Urwin / Hungary ~ 2007 |
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Iceland
“The idea of a work camp never crossed my mind until I was directed towards Volunteer for Peace. I think it is the PERFECT way to see a country. I got to go somewhere off the beaten path, interact with locals, help out a part of the country that certainly needs it."
Irene Duong / Iceland ~ 2007
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India
"If I can go to one of the most underdeveloped places in the world, filled with children who have had some of the worst upbringings-if I can go there and find hope, then hopelessness simply does not exist in the universe.”
Matthew Presto / India ~ 2007 |
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Indonesia
Volunteers walk to the school where they teach English classes.
Ketut Purwantoro ~ 2007
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Ireland
"We were provided food of the highest quality--this was an organic garden, after all--and I can't think of an important need that wasn't met. We had opportunities to visit local historical sites...."
Leaf Schumann / Ireland ~ 2007 |
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Japan
Young leaders with disabilities from the U.S. volunteer alongside international volunteers at a workcamp organized by Mobility International USA (www.miusa.org) and NICE, a Volunteers for Peace-affiliated organization, just outside of Tokyo, Japan.
Mobility International USA / Japan 2007 |
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Kenya
"Despite being from different countries, it seemed like we all saw each other as just fellow volunteers and I didn't see conflicts or prejudices. Our relationships felt comfortable and family-like. The cooperation in activities of daily living was also amazing."
Susan Petti / Kenya ~ 2007 |
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Morocco
Perhaps the feeling of disappoint was the by product of the excessive ambition that I felt towards volunteering but perhaps it is our idealized aspirations of being able to change the world what keeps hope out of Pandora’s box and in the hands of the individuals who carry out small actions.”
Sara Acevedo / Morocco ~ 2007 |
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Nigeria
"Staying with members of VWAN (VFP's partner in Nigeria) in Lagos' middle class neighborhoods I was immersed in the daily life of Lagos' people - a truly authentic experience."
Kate Marple-Cantrell / Nigeria ~ 2007 |
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Poland
Volunteers work together in Poland.
Mohamad Noor Che'ree / Poland ~ 2007 |
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Scotland
International Volunteers move dirt together in Scotland
Debra Morgan / Scotland ~ 2007 |
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Turkey
"The work was fun--taking down fences and cleaning out small houses where animals had once been housed, so that the children could play in them. "
Cassie Lipowitz / Turkey ~ 2007 |
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Uganda
"The community really welcomed us and was appreciative for what we were doing, and they allowed us to experience their culture (especially the wedding) in a way that most travelers wouldn’t see."
Benjamin Hill / Uganda ~ 2007 |
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United States
International volunteers painting the Dismas House in Rutland, Vermont
Terese Black / USA ~ 2007 |
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United States
International volunteers atop Mount Kearsage in New Hampshire on a weekend outing.
Emma Coldwell / USA ~2007 |
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