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During my month with Catalyst for Change in Da Nang, Vietnam, I had the opportunity to work with a non-profit organisation focused on improving education for children and empowering women. From the start, I was drawn to the causes the organisation supports, and my time there exceeded my expectations in so many ways. Even though … Continued
During my time in Beja, I achieved so many personal professional goals while making friends from across the globe. I Managed numerous projects with Check-In for local youth – always achieving the aims of raising awareness of Check-IN and providing relevant learning opportunities for children and young people. I managed a sports day for 88 … Continued
My six month International Traineeship in Brčko has been an incredibly enriching experience. Svitac, my host NGO, was established in the immediate aftermath of the brutal war of the 1990s and aims to bring together children and young people from each community through a variety of non-formal educational workshops. I was initially drawn to the … Continued
I have spent the past 3 months volunteering in Brčko, Bosnia and Herzegovina, with arts and education-based NGO Svitac. These past 3 months have been very enriching for me, as I have learnt to adapt to a new way of life and learn about new cultures. The opportunity to live abroad for the first time … Continued
For 4 months, I had the opportunity to work with Anthropolis, an einclusive education charity in the heart of Budapest. This nonprofit organisation helps students, young people, volunteers and teachers in improving their skills and educating them in a variety of topics targeted towards Global Education Goals. These include educational projects and training camps about … Continued
For 4 months, I have had the privilege of working at the FISPE association in the heart of Paris. This association helps immigrants and refugees living in France with their social inclusion and employment opportunities by offering a number of French classes and social impact projects. Throughout my time at FISPE, I was heavily involved … Continued
During my six month long traineeship in Egypt I’ve learned a lot about myself, and for the first time experienced what it means to feel a real sense of fulfilment and purpose from my work. During these six months, I was fortunate enough to experience so many different things, from living in an oasis and … Continued
Egypt was a fascinating and beautiful place I got to call home for 6 months. I am so greatfull for all that this experience taught me, and the change it has bought out in myself. The traineeship was challenging but I am so pleased to have been able to share this time with Lois and … Continued
During my three months in Porugal, I immersed myself in Portuguese culture, gaining valuable experience with international communities. Helping organise aid for refugees was transformative, profoundly impacting my personal and professional growth. This experience taught me that creating and nurturing a community is essential for a fulfilling life. The impact of helping others while honing … Continued
My time with MIHI was a unique experience that allowed me to gain knowledge of the third sector, enhance my skillset and open my eyes to the challenges facing NGOs, particularly when the team is small and has access to limited resources. I obtained a first-hand insight into the impact these factors have on both … Continued
Alongside Tilly – a good friend from school – I lived in Jakarta, Indonesia, completing a three month internship. We worked for the Sivana Foundation, a small NGO, who hope to improve the quality and quantity of education available to Indonesian children. This was a wonderful opportunity, giving us an insight into how charities have … Continued
Over the past three months, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to live and work in Sofia, Bulgaria, thanks to Asfar’s International traineeship program. My host organisation was the NGO Know & Can – Сдружение “Знам и Мога” – which is an educational NGO based in Sofia that works in the field of non-formal education and … Continued
My experience in Romania has been nothing short of extraordinary, filled with meaningful encounters, cultural immersion, and enriching collaborations. During the initial months, I dove headfirst into the local culture, organizing workshops and participating in various art projects. Throughout my stay, I embarked on an art residency at a school for children outside mainstream education, … Continued
Over the past three months, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to live and work in Jakarta, Indonesia, thanks to Asfar’s International traineeship program. Here I worked for the Sivana Foundation, a local education NGO dedicated to empowering disadvantaged children through innovative educational initiatives. I worked across a range of projects from researching international funding to … Continued
Living in Budapest for six months was a truly unique experience for me. By working with Anthropolis I learned a lot about the transformative power of global education and digital storytelling. I could clearly see the importance and value in the work I did, and how these projects have the potential to change the lives … Continued
Participating in Asfar’s International Traineeship program with the Centre for Knowledge Management programme has been an amazing experience for me. I had many responsibilities and worked on several EU research projects; working with partners from all over Europe including Belgium, Italy, France, and Estonia. The Work introduced me to a lot of new concepts and … Continued
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