Elsie Almonte served in Eritrea with another organization 1997-2000- Podcast #157
Cuso International
Sep 25 2010
I met Elsie in Nanaimo. She was hired from Phillipines and worked as a teacher. Hear her story.
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. V...
Donna Cochran served in Nigeria 1975-1977- Podcast # 164
Cuso International
Sep 21 2010
Donna was at an exhibition on Salt Spring Island when we caught up with her. Her partner is Greg Spendgean who was field staff officer. She taught English and Art. Here is her story.
They have lived in Uganada , worked with CIDA in Egypt, Sudan and th...
Heidi Tyedmeyers served in Vanuatu 1998-2001- Podcast #155
Cuso International
Sep 18 2010
Heidi worked at the Vanuatu Cultural Centre on a Youth research and advoccay project that is still operating today. I met Heidi in Victoria with her wonderful family. She is running CAPI at the University of Victoia. . Thanks for billeting us Heidi and...
Sally Thomas served in Bogata, Columbia 1966-1968 and Cartahayna 1969-1970-Podcast #146
Cuso International
Sep 16 2010
Sally Thomas studied Health Sciences at the University of Winnipeg. She has had an extensive international work in Nursing. She has served in Bolivia, Karachi with AKDN etc.
She continues volunteering with the Osteoporosis Board of Canada and Soroptim...
Thelma Howard served in Papua New Guinea 1971-1973- Podcast #139
Cuso International
Sep 15 2010
Thelma Howard worked in adult education in Port Moresby. Squatter rights. She went back 15 years later to be recognized by the people there. She now lives in Saskatoon.
Volunteer for a better world! Join CUSO-VSO, share skills and volunteer in 43 c...
Katharine Bergbusch served in Ghana 1966-1969- Podcast #145
Cuso International
Sep 14 2010
Katharine Bergbusch is originally from BC. A graduate of UVic in English literature and education. She served at the Jasikan Training College. She remembers other volunteers, Chris College and Simon Claxan. 8 years after serving she went back and met p...
Cecil Cohen served in Nigeria 1981-1942- Podcast #140
Cuso International
Sep 13 2010
Cecil served in Vandekya state teaching at The St Francis School for the Deaf and Blind. She has since worked in China as an ESL teacher and is now a massage therapist. Loved seeing your old photos.
Volunteer for a better world! Join CUSO-VSO, s...
Susan Evans served in Zaire 1969-1972- Podcast #160
Cuso International
Sep 11 2010
I met Susan on Saltspring Island where she now lives. She worked in a high school in the Lay Congo Mission. She served with SUCO and worked with CUSO in the BC office from 1984-1986 as teh BC Coordinator.
Volunteer for a better world! Join CUSO-...
Linda Browni served in Jamaica 1971-1973- Podcast # 138
Cuso International
Sep 10 2010
Linda Browni worked as a remedial teacher in La Cova, St Elizabeth, Jamaica. She learned a lot and has travelled to over 32 countries around the world.
Thank you for your hospitality and help in Sakatoon.
Volunteer for a better world! Join CUSO-VS...
Tim Collins served in Vanuatu 2005-2007- Podcast #162
Cuso International
Sep 06 2010
Tim came to Salt Spring Island reunion armed with one of the most unique photo albums I have seen. He was posted with a UN fishing project helping to train people to fix boats and engines that had been donated on Ambrym Island( The Black Magic Island)!...
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