George continues his story of his projects and partners from Ethiopia to Uganda - Podcast #41

Cuso International

Aug 08 2009

George continues his story of his projects and partners from Ethiopia to Uganda. George has done so much with CUSO and VSO. He has worked with us as well as served as a volunteer for many years. I come from Uganda and I am quite sure George and Shirley...

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Jill Cooper tells us more about Bolivia- Podcast #40

Cuso International

Jul 13 2009

Geoff Ripat is back in Winnipeg and back at work. He was on his way out when I arrived. I spent a wonderful few hours talking to the family about Bolivia

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Volunteer for a better world! Share Skills volunteers in 43 Countries-Bangladesh,Bol...

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Jill Cooper tells us about her work and Geoff work in Bolivia- Podcast #39

Cuso International

Jul 13 2009

When Jill left Canada with her young family and her husband Geoff Ripat it was Geoff who had the assignment. Geoff was to do a labour market study in Cochabama mines with Kinde Nolte. This NGO works to benefit children and families. Geoff is a social w...

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Maureen and Sam are back from Bolivia- Podcast #38

Cuso International

Jul 13 2009

Maureen brought back her Muneca in traditional dress ( Cholita) Sam brought back a flute They tell me about their art lessons, Piano and school. I think their stay in Bolivia will connect them to the country for a lifetime.

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A family returns from Bolivia- Podcast #37

Cuso International

Jul 13 2009

Many people ask about taking their children on assignment. Geoff Ripat and Jill Cooper have recently returned from Bolivia. They left 4 year and 7 months ago with their two lovely children. Maureen was 6 when she left and is 11 now. She speaks beauti...

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Winnipeg, Manitoba Alumni meet in July , 2009- Podcast #36

Cuso International

Jul 11 2009

Over 700 Manitobans have served with CUSO and VSO now the combined alumni of CUSO-VSO. We met recently at the Manitoba Council for International Cooperation office in Winnipeg. www.mcic.ca Our Alumni included Kate Moncaster, Jude Carlson, Carol Ann Co...

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Eva Zaleski tells us more about her work- Podcast #35

Cuso International

Jul 03 2009

Eva has just returned from a 4 month placement in China as a Funding Advisor for HIV/ AIDS She talks about the challenges in the region and the work she contributed to with her partners in the field. Eva is still on "assignment" as a Distance placement...

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Eva tells us about her work in Guyana- Podcast #34

Cuso International

Jul 03 2009

A community activist Eva is a person concerned about the world and prepared to put her inquisitive mind to work From working in Geology to Diaspora volunteering in Guyana then to China to work as a funding advisor for HIV/AIDS. Listen to Eva' story ......

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Eva Zaleski returns from assignment in China- Podcast #33

Cuso International

Jul 03 2009

Eva has a PhD in Geology. She describes herself as a " Hard Rock Doctor". She worked on Canadian shield mapping. She describes some forms of mining as "long term environmental impact for short term gain" Eva is a community activist by nature and has s...

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Learn more about our Latin America projects- Podcast #32

Cuso International

Jun 18 2009

In Spanish we hear about programs with youth and environment from Jaques Carrriere. Excuse the backgrond noise as we speak at the Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City atthe end of a busy day.
Photo- Public Engagement team Canada and US
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