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Global citizens acting locally

July 15, 2019

By Rachel Bourke Every time I volunteer overseas, I come home…

Vietnam: Teaching with a language barrier

July 15, 2019

By Máire McGovern For me, this has been my first trip outside…

Dear Returned Volunteers…

August 23, 2018

By Fiachra Brennan (South Africa & Mozambique 2013, Philippines…

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Goodbyes never get easier

August 22, 2018

By Elaine Houlihan This time last year I never thought I’d…

Hope for a positive future: Friendship Village, Vietnam

August 21, 2018

By Said Büehlen We have just completed our first few…

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A thousand happy faces

August 16, 2018

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Morning Star: Week 4

August 16, 2018

By Emma Byrne and Dorothee Driever Our final day in Morning…

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Educating Equality

August 16, 2018

By Michelle Murphy There is a preconceived idea of India as…

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Good Health for All in Morning Star

August 13, 2018

By Dorothee Driever One of the days in Morning Star, I was…

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Morning Star: Week 3

August 10, 2018

By Emma Byrne and Dorothee Driever During our third week in…