Joyce Upex served in Papua New Guinea 1978-1979- Podcast # 121

Cuso International

Jul 25 2010

Joyce Upex and her late husband Norman Wicks served as teachers in Papua New Guinea from 1978-1979. They spent the majority of their time in Alotau, where they worked with students to build a school from brush materials and initiated the Secondary Scho...

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Andy Buhler served in Nigeria 1969-1971 Podcast #120

Cuso International

Jul 23 2010

Andy Buhler was one of the early CUSO volunteers, serving as a lab technician and trainer in Nigeria from 1969-1971. His work experience, which involved training dispensary assistants and coordinating labs in first the North and then in Southern Nigeri...

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Vincent Croswell & Maureen Thomas served in Papua New Guinea 1979-1981 Podcast # 119

Cuso International

Jul 21 2010

I met returned volunteers Vincent Croswell and Maureen Thomas at a Tim Horton's in Kamloops, BC, just as they were returning from a trip.
They served as CUSO volunteers in Papua New Guinea from 1979-1981, where Maureen was posted at Kundiyawa Hospital...

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Paul & Chantal Merckx served in Jamaica 1996-1998- Podcast # 118

Cuso International

Jul 19 2010

On a recent trip to Kelowna I had the pleasure of speaking with Paul and Chantal Merckx, a couple who served with CUSO from 1996-1998 in Hannah Town, Jamaica. Paul was assigned to assist in increasing economic development within the community while Cha...

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Brian Pollard served in Malaysia in 1970-1973-Podcast # 117

Cuso International

Jul 09 2010

Brian Pollard had booth right next to CUSO-VSO's booth at the Vancouver People's Summit on Main Street. Brian is a CUSO RV who went to Malaysia in 1970 immediately after graduating from Simon Fraser University with a degree in Economics and Third World...

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Joe Bennet served in Laos PDR 2004-2005- Podcast #115

Cuso International

Jul 09 2010

Amazing where I find our returned volunteers! I had the opportunity to meet with Joe Bennet, one of our Returned Volunteers at the Vancouver People's Summit on Main Street in Vancouver.. Joe, a Biology graduate from Queen's University in Ontario, spent...

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Marcy Caouette served in Zambia and Cameroon up 2010- Podcast #114

Cuso International

Jul 08 2010

Marcy came from Bonneville, Alberta. She had studied recreational administration at the University of Alberta. She honed her skills and worked as a volunteer Manager and Fundraiser in Alberta. She wanted to share her skills and make a difference. We as...

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Karly Pinch has just returned from Cameroon 2008-2010- Podcast #113 part 2

Cuso International

Jun 15 2010

Karly has just returned from Cameroon. Listen to her experience and what she learned.
Thanks Karly for your service.

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

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Sheridan Tockkin a teacher in Abbortsford supports 1GOAL- Podcast #112

Cuso International

Jun 15 2010

Sheridan attended a seminar at the University of the Fraser Valley called reaching out to Africa. Over 100 people attended and shared ideas.
Sheridan is close to retirement as a teacher and is looking forward to a time when she can share her skills in...

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Karly Pinch has just returned from Camerron 2008-2010- Podcast #111

Cuso International

Jun 15 2010

It was wonderful interviewing a very recent returned volunteer, Karly Pinch, from Vancouver. She began her voyage as a youth intern in Kaile north of Bimenda working on HIV/AIDS community mobilization. People living with HIV/AIDS and women's rights.
A...

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