TuVan Trieu Nov 2006-May2008 Thailand, Podcast #213

Cuso International

Nov 30 2010

Served with Palal Women's Organization, serving an indigenous group.
Her background is in conflict resolution and restorative justice.
Trieu studied criminology at SFU and then went on to do a Master's degree after her placement at Portland State Uni...

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Margaret and John Vegt, served in Tanzania in 1972-1974, Podcast #212

Cuso International

Nov 27 2010

Margaret and John Vegt, served in Tanzania in 1972-1974
Served together in Dar es Salaam for 6 months and then in Mwanza for 1.5 yrs
Both came from Vancouver and attended UBC.
The Vegts got married and then set off, honeymooning in Africa as they se...

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Shirley Giggey - part 2 Podcast # 211

Cuso International

Nov 16 2010

Shirley has served with CUSO-VSO three times!
Podcast continued.

Volunteer for a better world! Join CUSO-VSO, share skills and volunteer in 43 countries in Africa, Asia, the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean. Volunteers, donate, share skill...

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Shirley Giggey has served with CUSO-VSO in Sierra Leone, Papua New Guinea and Cambodia- Podcast # 210

Cuso International

Nov 15 2010

As we celebrate our 50th it is wonderful to be able to thank returned volunteers that have given so much!
Meeting Gig's after hearing about her from friends that have served with her was fabulous. We had a great discussion about International developm...

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Susan Gage from Victoria, Served in Nigeria from 1969-71- Podcast #209

Cuso International

Nov 10 2010

Susan Gage from Victoria, served in Nigeria with CUSO from 1969-71. She taught fourth and fifth grade English in the town of Keffi which is located in the middle of Nigeria.

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Geraldine Parsons from Powell River, served in Papa New Guinea- Podcast #208

Cuso International

Nov 08 2010

Geraldine Parsons along with her late husband Charlie, served with CUSO in PNG. While on assignment, the Parsons also engaged in activities and events with the locals. Prior to going on assignment, they owned a sawmill at Powell River in British Columb...

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Jane Ramin, from Victoria Served in Costa Rica, 1982-1985- Podcast #207

Cuso International

Nov 06 2010

Victoria's Jane Ramin served in Costa Rica from 1982-1985. She worked at the Costa Rican Institute for Technology. She learned to speak Spanish while in Costa Rica, and, in her final year, she taught Economics at the University.

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Gary Brooks, served in Zambia from 2000-2003- Podcast # 206

Cuso International

Nov 04 2010

Gary Brooks served as a community developer in Zambia from 2000-2003. His background is in the forestry industry to which he dedicated 38 years of his life.

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Franc Mes from Alberta served in Tanzania 1969-1972- Podcast #167

Cuso International

Nov 03 2010

With a Masters degree in Biology, Franc worked as a wildlife biologist in Selous Game Reserve, which is a 20,00 square mile reserve in Tanzania, studying antelopes. Franc was part of 106 CUSO volunteers on BOAC.

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Helen Nation from Victoria, Served in Tanzania and Nigeria from 1968-1979- Podcast # 205

Cuso International

Nov 01 2010

Helen Nation worked with CUSO as a librarian in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania from 68-70, and then in Nigeria from 73-75. She later stayed in Nigeria on a local contract until 1979. In Tanzania, Helen worked in a public library that was based on the British...

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