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Introducing Ludovica Cino
Ludovica Cino came to the UK from Italy to become an ESC Volunteer and join the Gregynog heritage team. She previously volunteered for human and civic rights associations such as “Amnesty International” and “Libera“. Her professional interests are history and video editing. She took a gap year to discover herself […]
Introducing Arina
Arina came from Russia and joined the WCIA team as one of the heritage volunteers for the ESC project. After graduating as a History Specialist, she moved to China, where she has a master’s degree in Arts in Journalism and Communication at Shanghai Jiatong University. Being passionate about video production […]
ESC Heritage Volunteer Alex’s Pen Portrait
Alexandra is one of our volunteers in the ESC Heritage Programme. She studied Reconstruction, Renovation and Preservation of Architectural Heritage in Saint-Petersburg, where she completed her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. She also worked as an architect restorer for five years, dealing with blueprints, archive materials, ancient books and historical documents. […]
‘World Peace Day’ #OTD 18 May 1922: Celebrating a Centenary for Wales’ Youth Message of Peace & Goodwill
18 May 2022 marks the centenary of Wales’ Youth Message of Peace & Goodwill, first broadcast in 1922. […]
101 Years of International Volunteering
Our blogs are written by volunteers and contributors to represent a diverse range of views. Opinions expressed in blogs are those of the contributor. By Isabel García (ESC Volunteer) I truly encourage every young person in Wales and the world to enrol in a volunteering programme, you’re just one decision away from living one of the best experiences of your life. On Thursday 4 November I was privileged to attend the virtual Senedd event […]
Volunteer blog: Eva’s 9 month placement during Covid19 lockdown
Eva Tato Collazo from Pontevedra in Spain, was one of thousands of volunteers who had started an overseas placement when Covid19 hit. Eva, 24, volunteered for nine months as an Events and Marketing Assistant at the National Trust nature reserve in Stackpole, Pembroke. From finding the right project to sharing […]
Cook with UNA – Sri Lankan potato curry
Did you know that UNA Exchange made a cookbook? 2019/2020 volunteers Helene and Loeiza got their hands on the second edition, and guess what… They are going to try as many recipes as they can! […]
It’s official! WCIA has merged ‘Peace forces’ with UNA Exchange.
We are very excited to share this new opportunity with you as it allows us to achieve more together, by pooling resources and energies. […]
Volunteer’s story – Interview with Béatrice
A few days ago, BGCWales ESC volunteer Béatrice Piot flew back to Germany. Her housemates, UNA Exchange volunteers Helene and Loeiza, interviewed her before she left. Go read and watch her brilliant interview to learn more about her experience as an 18-year-old volunteering and living abroad for the first time! […]