Challenging perceptions in Zimbabwe
Stereotypes can harm dignity and prevent opportunity. See what young women in Zimbabwe are doing to overcome Gender Stereotypes through Young Africa and with support from SERVE.
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Times of Zambia: Kaite takes a stab at youth unemployment
SERVE are delighted to see the new Director of Young Africa Zambia recognised by the Times of Zambia for her work with unemployed youth across Zambia. Well done to all at Young Africa Zambia. Read the full article below:
My Reflection of RYM/SERVE Solidarity Programme in the Philippines
By Niamh Harrington In July 2019 a group of 11 young people from Ireland travelled to Cebu City in the Philippines to work alongside Redemptorist Youth Ministry Cebu and Tacloban and the Badjao Tribe in the Nano Nagle Early Learning Centre. I was lucky to be part of this incredibly diverse and talented team where […]
Graduation Day in Mavambo
The Dublin Province of the Redemptorists (DPR), with funding support from Misean Cara, have been long term supporters of Mavambo Trust who work with orphaned and vulnerable children, and their caregivers, in the communities of Mabvuku and Tafara in Zimbabwe. SERVE manages the implementation of this project for the DPR. On 4th December, 41 students […]
Meet Omega
By Rory Murphy As the years go by and the memories fade, I suspect one thing, above all else, will remain with me from my time in Mozambique with SERVE. It won’t be the incredible people or the stunning vistas. It won’t be the pounding heat or the sensory assaults that accompanied ventures around the […]
Volunteering done, now to update my Instagram…
By Aisling Moran Look! Look! Here’s me, a white girl volunteering in India saving the day one breath at a time! Or would this work better for an Instagram caption: ‘Being here in India has made me lose the 3 stone I always wanted gone, while making a difference to poor kids lives xx […]
“Live to love life, and life will love you to live it”
By Michelle Canon Putting words together hardly gives justice to the experiences I have had in India to date. I am into my second week and already feel settled. I may explain the lifestyle here from my eyes and emotions, but it truly is something that needs to be experienced for oneself. Before I came […]
SERVE volunteers promoting disability inclusion
By Fiachra Brennan SERVE is guided by the vision that every individual, regardless of their ability, should be able to reach their potential and make a meaningful contribution to society. SERVE’s volunteer programme plays a key role in delivering our mission. Volunteers are assigned with the goal of building partner capacity, fostering global solidarity, and […]
SERVE and Sumanahalli
By Fiachra Brennan Sumanahalli, meaning the Village of People of Good Heart, is an organisation based in Bangalore, India. Their project offers integrated social, educational, and healthcare supports to the most marginalised and stigmatised groups in society. Their work particularly supports people living with the after effects of leprosy. Discrimination and social exclusion are widespread […]
