Cuso International West

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. Volunteers, donate, share skills.www.cuso-vso.org

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 then Central America. From a love of collecting baskets to an amazing artists and weaver. The exhibit was tremendously creative! 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. Volunteers, donate, share skills.www.cuso-vso.org

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 for inspiring me in my work! 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. Volunteers, donate, share skills.www.cuso-vso.org

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 Soroptimists. She calls this creative retirement.You have made a big difference in the world. Thank you. 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. Volunteers, donate, share skills.www.cuso-vso.org

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 countries in Africa, Asia, the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean. Volunteers, donate, share skills.www.cuso-vso.org

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 people she worked with. Listen to 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. Volunteers, donate, share skills.www.cuso-vso.org

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, share skills and volunteer in 43 countries in Africa, Asia, the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean. Volunteers, donate, share skills.www.cuso-vso.org

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-VSO, share skills and volunteer in 43 countries in Africa, Asia, the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean. Volunteers, donate, share skills.www.cuso-vso.org

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)! He adapted in the small community and came to love the people and the life.

Louise came to the Salt Spring reunion. She had served in Chiang Mai as a teacher. He late husband was also CUSO volunteer Brain Shelley and was Field Staff officer in PNG.Our condolences and thanks for all your service. 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. Volunteers, donate, share skills.www.cuso-vso.org

I met Rosalind on Salt Spring Island. She has worked with special needs in Canada and with the Inuit. From the Arctic to the Tropics listen to this inspiring story. Thanks Rosalind. 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. Volunteers, donate, share skills.www.cuso-vso.org

Mary Pyne is a Nurse educator who has spent 8 years in Africa from Angola to the Congo. Worked in Midwifery and Cholera prevention. She served with us in Nicaragua.It was great meeting you in Saskatoon. 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. Volunteers, donate, share skills.www.cuso-vso.org

I met Lesley in Brandon, Manitoba. She talked about her volunteer work before she went to Ghana and her desire to travel. In Ghana she worked in the Wa Municipal office on quality control and assessments of the education system. The food she liked and more. She now works in Westman immigrant services in settlement services on the language entry program.Thanks for billeting me in Brandon! 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. Volunteers, donate, share skills.www.cuso-vso.org

Solly Sader immigrated to Canada from South Africa and met in Saskatoon at University. They served together in Bruni teaching Biology. Listen to their inspiring stories. The locals called them BrunicocoMauchi- I think it translates to red faced foreigners?It was great meeting you in Saskatoon at the RV reunion. 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. Volunteers, donate, share skills.www.cuso-vso.org

Peter now is studying Fisheries and Agriculture in Nanaimo. In Ghana he taught agriculture in a rural youth training program and in Indonesia he worked as an agriculture teacher on water and fisheries project.John thanks for your many years of service. You made a great curry for the potluck! Much appreciated. 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. Volunteers, donate, share skills.www.cuso-vso.org