Cuso International West

Sheila and Howard Avery spent two years with CUSO-VSO in Thailand. Howard worked in rural agriculture projects, helping people develop and grow better seeds and crops. Sheila was an English teacher as well as a clothing and textiles instructor, teaching in Thai.Howard and Sheila spoke with Matt Whiteman, a CUSO-VSO volunteer, at the 50th Anniversary event at UBC on December 4th, 2010.This podcast was recorded during CUSO-VSO's 50th Anniversary Kick-off celebrations in Vancouver, BC. CUSO-VSO is proud to honor 15,000 volunteers and 35 million service hours in over 40 countries. The views expressed in these podcasts do not necessarily reflect the views of CUSO-VSO or its supporters. At CUSO-VSO, we believe we are changing the world, one volunteer at a time.

Hugh Barclay volunteered with CUSO in 1964 in Achimota, Ghana. He taught math and biology at a mixed boarding school. After Hugh returned to Canada, he was involved with CUSO selection and recruitment. Currently, Hugh is working on a pest control issues in Africa, developing a model for the tse-tse fly.Hugh spoke with Mark Manns, a CUSO-VSO volunteer, at the 50th Anniversary event at UBC on December 4, 2010.This podcast was recorded during CUSO-VSO's 50th Anniversary Kick-off celebrations in Vancouver, BC. CUSO-VSO is proud to honor 15,000 volunteers and 35 million service hours in over 40 countries. The views expressed in these podcasts do not necessarily reflect the views of CUSO-VSO or its supporters. At CUSO-VSO, we believe we are changing the world, one volunteer at a time.

CUSO-VSO 50th Anniversary, Barry Whaites, served in Allahabad, India, 1964-1966.Barry has returned to India many times, and reflects on bathing ceremonies in an India before tourism.He worked with the Allahabad Agricultural Institute, and can speak Hindi enough to convince people that he knows more than he really does. This podcast was recorded during CUSO-VSO's 50th Anniversary Kick-off celebrations in Vancouver, BC. CUSO-VSO is proud to honor 15,000 volunteers and 35 million service hours in over 40 countries. The views expressed in these podcasts do not necessarily reflect the views of CUSO-VSO or its supporters. At CUSO-VSO, we believe we are changing the world, one volunteer at a time.

Marlyn Horsdal was an English and Geography teacher in Ghana from 1964-66. She returned to Ghana in 1996 visit with another CUSO-VSO volunteer, Lynn Taylor. Surprised by the low proportion of girls in secondary schools, they founded a small project to help girls continue their education. 'Educating girls in Africa' is a project that provides scholarships for girls at high school in Kumasi, Ghana. Marlyn has also authored a book, titled 'Sweetness From Ashes', and the proceeds go to funding the girls' scholarships.Marlyn spoke with Mark Manns, a CUSO-VSO volunteer, at the 50th Anniversary event at UBC on December 4, 2010.This podcast was recorded during CUSO-VSO's 50th Anniversary Kick-off celebrations in Vancouver, BC. CUSO-VSO is proud to honor 15,000 volunteers and 35 million service hours in over 40 countries. The views expressed in these podcasts do not necessarily reflect the views of CUSO-VSO or its supporters. At CUSO-VSO, we believe we are changing the world, one volunteer at a time.

Peter Ackhurst and his wife served with CUSO-VSO in 1969-71 in Tanzania. Peter worked with the Department of Natural Resources of Tanzania as a forester. His wife was a nutritionist and worked for the Ministry of Agriculture.Peter spoke with Matt Whiteman, a CUSO-VSO volunteer, at the 50th Anniversary event at UBC on December 4th, 2010.This podcast was recorded during CUSO-VSO's 50th Anniversary Kick-off celebrations in Vancouver, BC. CUSO-VSO is proud to honor 15,000 volunteers and 35 million service hours in over 40 countries. The views expressed in these podcasts do not necessarily reflect the views of CUSO-VSO or its supporters. At CUSO-VSO, we believe we are changing the world, one volunteer at a time.

Greg Spendjian began a lifelong career in international development with a placement in Sierra Leone in 1972-73. After graduating from UBC with a post-doc degree in Chemistry, Greg taught Agriculture graduates at Njala University College in Sierra Leone. Later, Greg worked as a field officer in Nigeria and Papua New Guinea, as well as working for CUSO-VSO as a recruiter in Canada. Greg's involvement in development has continued ever since, and he has also worked with CIDA and the IDRC in Ottawa.Greg spoke with Mark Manns, a CUSO-VSO volunteer, at the 50th Anniversary event at UBC on December 4, 2010.This podcast was recorded during CUSO-VSO's 50th Anniversary Kick-off celebrations in Vancouver, BC. CUSO-VSO is proud to honor 15,000 volunteers and 35 million service hours in over 40 countries. The views expressed in these podcasts do not necessarily reflect the views of CUSO-VSO or its supporters. At CUSO-VSO, we believe we are changing the world, one volunteer at a time.

CUSO-VSO 50th Anniversary, Don Archibald, served in Papua New Guinea 1987-1990,Don went first as a middle aged volunteer with the Department of Education of New Guinea, traveling to various schools, then working on contract for various organizations including the United Nations. This podcast was recorded during CUSO-VSO's 50th Anniversary Kick-off celebrations in Vancouver, BC. CUSO-VSO is proud to honor 15,000 volunteers and 35 million service hours in over 40 countries. The views expressed in these podcasts do not necessarily reflect the views of CUSO-VSO or its supporters. At CUSO-VSO, we believe we are changing the world, one volunteer at a time.

Nareena Switlo is a volunteer at JTTI, teaching Local Tour Guiding. She has 12 first year students enrolled in this class. These students will take us on a tour of Jambiani (the south-east coast of Zanzibar).Asuweni Hassan (year 1 student) takes us on a tour of a local Madrassat in Jambiani. This Madrassat educates 250 children from the age of 5 to adults on the fundamentals of the Islamic religion. Students learn everything from the Arabic alphabet to the Qur-an scriptures.From all the Students and teachers at JTTI we hope you enjoy othe tour! Karibuni Sana 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

Lori Prodan spent two years working as an English Teacher in Awassa, Ethiopia. During her stay in Ethiopia, Lori and her husband Keith Holmes found the time to author a children's book. Titled 'E' is for Ethiopia, it is an alphabet book with an Ethiopian theme. To learn more, please visit: www.eisforethiopia.comLori spoke with Mark Manns, a CUSO-VSO volunteer, at the 50th Anniversary event at UBC on December 4, 2010.This podcast was recorded during CUSO-VSO's 50th Anniversary Kick-off celebrations in Vancouver, BC. CUSO-VSO is proud to honor 15,000 volunteers and 35 million service hours in over 40 countries. The views expressed in these podcasts do not necessarily reflect the views of CUSO-VSO or its supporters. At CUSO-VSO, we believe we are changing the world, one volunteer at a time.

CUSO-VSO 50th Anniversary, Sue and Bruce Taylor, served in Sierra Leone 1972-1974A couple who met and married while serving abroad; Bruce taught science and math at the Government Magburka Boys Secondary School; Sue was working with the Catholic Relief Service in acute care and leprosy control.

Susan Evans went to the Congo in 1969 as an English teacher with SUCO - the Canadian francophone branch of CUSO-SUCO at the time. She extended her stay and worked with women's groups in rural areas of the Congo that had been affected by the 1960 - 1967 civil war.Susan has continued to be active in development and humanitarian issues ever since. She is now a part of the 'Seeds for Malawi' project started by former CUSO-VSO volunteers and sponsored by the Salt Spring Island Garden Club. The project helps families dealing with AIDS in rural Malawi. To find out more information about this project please visit: wwwseedsformalawi.orgSusan spoke with Mark Manns, a CUSO-VSO volunteer, at the 50th Anniversary event at UBC on December 4, 2010.This podcast was recorded during CUSO-VSO's 50th Anniversary Kick-off celebrations in Vancouver, BC. CUSO-VSO is proud to honor 15,000 volunteers and 35 million service hours in over 40 countries. The views expressed in these podcasts do not necessarily reflect the views of CUSO-VSO or its supporters. At CUSO-VSO, we believe we are changing the world, one volunteer at a time.

CUSO-VSO 50th, Elizabeth Massiah, served in Limbang Sarawak, East Malaysia, 1970-1972Elizabeth Massiah tells us about teaching Shakespeare in a government high school in East Malaysia

Ken Affolder served with CUSO-VSO for two years in Sierra Leone. He taught history and english at a school in the town of Bo, Sierra Leone. After his service in Sierra Leone, Ken continued his involvement in education and development in Africa. He went on to work in Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda as a Principle and Headmaster. Ken spoke with Mark Manns, a CUSO-VSO volunteer, at the 50th Anniversary event at UBC on December 4, 2010. This podcast was recorded during CUSO-VSO's 50th Anniversary Kick-off celebrations in Vancouver, BC. CUSO-VSO is proud to honor 15,000 volunteers and 35 million service hours in over 40 countries. The views expressed in these podcasts do not necessarily reflect the views of CUSO-VSO or its supporters. At CUSO-VSO, we believe we are changing the world, one volunteer at a time.

Anne Marshall spent four years teaching in Thailand during the early 1970s. She graduated from Queen's University after studying political science and sociology.Anne taught English to grade 8 and 9 at a boys school east of Bangkok for two years, and then worked as a coordinator for the Harry Durant's Foundation based out of Bangkok. CUSO-VSOVolunteer for a better world! Share Skills volunteers in 43 Countries-Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, China, El Salvador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guatemala, Ghana, Guyana, Honduras, India, Jamaica, Indonesia, Kenya, Laos, Malawi, Maldives, Mongolia, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Sierra, Leone, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Uganda, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Zambia and Zimbabwe.Support our workwww.cuso-vso.org

Rod and Carmen Asher, Served in Tanzania 1968-1970.Rod apprenticed in mechanical engineering, tool making and machining.He taught mechanical engineering at Dar es Salaam Tech. 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