our Instagram campaign

our Instagram campaign

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By Luci Gardner O’Brien Campaigning for responsible volunteering has, and always will be, a big part of people and places. We are committed to the implementation of responsible volunteering, be it through our own placements, or by simply getting the information out there! This is the main reason behind the launch of our Instagram page. Through our page we want to share, and create, an active discussion about HOW to volunteer responsibly. Lots of organisations have been campaigning, us included,…

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This has been one of the most productive visits we’ve had

This has been one of the most productive visits we’ve had

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The Kugler family have been supporting The Education Support Programme at AV Bukani for over 10 years – here are some extracts from their blog about their latest trip this year “One of the major factors impacting this year is an improvement in electronic communication.  All the teachers and the community leaders communicate through WhatsApp and email on their phones. In past years, email was spotty and the basic phones were hard to use and limited to local calls; communication…

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Maths in the sand

Maths in the sand

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A short story of a moment in time, where Linky Nkuna used her finger to do maths in the sand, under a tree, and is now a part of digital learning revolution where the same finger is used to control an ipad, where maths is just one of the many educational programs she has access to. Learn more about our partners Good Works Foundation and how you can help this pioneering programme in South Africa here

a Royal visit to the project we support in Morocco . . . and an MBE for one of our local partners!

a Royal visit to the project we support in Morocco . . . and an MBE for one of our local partners!

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On February 24th the Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited two of the Education For All boarding houses in Morocco.  This was a day of great excitement for the girls, the house mothers and everyone else associated with Education For All.  Dressed in traditional Berber clothes some of the girls sang to welcome Harry and Meghan, they were offered delicious Moroccan cakes and pastries, and one girl was chosen to paint a henna tattoo on Meghan’s hand, a traditional practice…

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welcome Luci to the p and p volunteer team

welcome Luci to the p and p volunteer team

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We want to give a warm welcome to Luci Gardner O’Brien who has joined the people and places team. She brings passion and integrity – and, just as importantly, youth! to the team. Luci is working on our campaign to help volunteers find responsible and ethical volunteering opportunities – and not just with us. Her aim is to guide young people wisely in their search for volunteer placements. Luci graduated in 2016 from The University of Nantes gaining a degree…

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Saturday 18th May – we’ll be in Crewe – are you coming ?

Saturday 18th May – we’ll be in Crewe – are you coming ?

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Our spring volunteers’ social meeting is confirmed – in Yoxall Village Hall, Cheshire – just 10 minutes from Crewe Station and 10 minutes from the M6 motorway. Time: 1.30pm to 5.00pm There will be an informal welcome at about 2.00pm, including the latest news from the projects in Morocco, The Gambia and Saint Lucia. Sallie and Dianne have visited all of those projects this year, so we will be able to give you the very latest news. Do try to…

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volunteering in The Gambia … one of the most significant experiences of my life

volunteering in The Gambia … one of the most significant experiences of my life

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This just in from Karen, a volunteer in The Gambia My time with Mary’s Little Lambs has been one of the most significant experiences of my life and I hope that I will be able to assist with similar projects in the future.. I love the Gambia and can’t wait to return. On my first visit (stood on the outside looking in), The Garden Day One I noted a leaf covered area containing several trees, species mostly unknown to me,…

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Please don’t let negative press put you off volunteering

Please don’t let negative press put you off volunteering

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people and places was founded to make volunteering a better experience for volunteers and the communities they work with – we decided the best way to campaign for better was through example. We believe in the power of well matched and well prepared volunteers – we believe the overwhelming majority of people want to do good….but we also see the damage being done in communities where poorly thought out, managed and monitored programmes are being run. We believe volunteers and the communities…

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