Margo Mclaughlin Nigeria 1982-1983 - Podcast # 80

Cuso International

Oct 11 2009

Margo was at McGill University in the arts building when she saw a poster for CUSO. She had studied Theatre and Children's Theatre. She was assigned to a boys boarding school called the Government Science College.
60 Canadians were sent at the same ti...

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Dr. Cyril Belshaw interview - Podcast #79

Cuso International

Sep 30 2009

"Choosing our Destiny- Creating the Utopian World in the 21st Century" by Cyril Belshaw.
Dr. Belshaw continues to think of the world and the challenges we face with some very interesting ideas for solutions.
Thanks Dr. Belshaw for this interesting in...

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Dr. Cyril Belshaw interview - Podcast #78

Cuso International

Sep 30 2009

From Ian Smillie's book - The Land of Lost Content
"CUSO's involvement with the Kampuchean refugees began almost by accident, as had its involvement in Thailand during the 1960's: as in other countries, too, CUSO's work in the 'Land of Smiles' origina...

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Pat Philips served in India in 1968 - Podcast #77

Cuso International

Sep 27 2009

When Pat Philips left to serve in family planning in India she had already worked one year in the North and two years in Africa. He long connection to international development continued for many years with CIDA, CARE and Unitarian services committee.
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Darlene Gage and her husband Jean are back from Uganda - Podcast #76

Cuso International

Sep 27 2009

Assigned to two unique projects in Fort Portal, Uganda. Darlene worked for the Ruwenzori Forum for Peace and Justice and jeans with the Toro botanical gardens .
A couple doing an amazing job. Welcome home.
Volunteer for a better world! Join CUSO-VSO,...

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Bob Sutton is serving in Honduras- Podcast # 75

Cuso International

Sep 19 2009

Bob Sutton left Saskatchewan 2 years ago and is serving in Honduras. I know that he loves the people, forests, food, language and so much more. Bob is working on the model forest program.
Listen to him tell us about his work in Honduras.
Volunteer f...

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Greg Spira and Caroline Spira are heading off to Cameroon- Podcast #74

Cuso International

Sep 19 2009

When I met Greg Spira he was a consultant working with NGO's in communications and public consultation in B.C. Canada. They applied February and in 8 months they are ready to leave. I wish them well in their work with HIV/AIDS.
Volunteer for a better ...

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Bob Sutton and Dieudonne Alegmagi talk about model forests vs community - Podcast #73

Cuso International

Sep 18 2009

Bob Sutton is a forester and instructor from Marcelin Saskatchewan. He has served in Honduras for 2 years in the model forest program.
Bob talks with Dieudonne Alemagi, PhD, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Faculty of Forestry, UBC about model forests an...

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Nancy tells me about Lewis Perinbam -Podcast # 72

Cuso International

Sep 16 2009

Lewis Perinbam was the first ED of CUSO and went on to serve for 22 years with CIDA and so much more.
Lewis Perinbam was "Canada's gift to International Development"
Lewis Perinbam, who was born in Malaysia in 1925 and educated in Scotland, immigrate...

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Nancy Garrett served in India 1967-1969- Podcast #71

Cuso International

Sep 16 2009

Nancy Garrett was recruited in 1967 from New York where she had completed her training at Columbia to become a nurse. She went to York University for her orientation and headed out with others such as Vicki Henry, Janet Harold and Carol Gagnion to name...

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