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Local Sudanese Community Unites to Alleviate Humanitarian Crisis

The Sudanese Community in Cardiff and South Wales came together on Saturday, 29 July, for a charity event aimed at supporting the victims of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Sudan. The Open Cultural Day held at St. John’s Crescent, Canton, Cardiff, saw the Sudanese diaspora showcasing their culture while raising […]

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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 […]

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Calum: “The best thing I remember is the feeling of happiness”

Read the truly inspirational story of our former volunteer Calum, who participated in our supportive volunteering programme “Step by Step” a few years ago. […]

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Mr Robert Davies, founder of UNA Exchange, answers the Proust questionnaire !

Interview with Robert Davies, founder of UNA Exchange, conducted on Friday 18th October 2019 at the Temple of Peace and Health by Hélène Chaland (volunteer at UNA Exchange for the year 2019/2020) using the Proust Questionnaire. […]

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From Paris to Cardiff – My personal experience of culture shock

 Even though I am familiar with culture shock and the way it influences your mindset -I lived in the US for a year-, I still have moments when I stop and reflect on how strange or how admirable the Welsh are. Here are a few examples of my most memorable […]

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EVS life in Dresden

Winter is now finally over here in Dresden and the morning frost has given way to carpets of daffodils, bluebells, and lilies of the valley. The warm weather and long evenings have coaxed us outside and all of a sudden Dresden has come alive. […]

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Louise: EVS have definitely helped me in searching for employment

Did you know, that the range of EVS projects is so wide, that you can even spend a year abroad taking care about chimps? Read story of our volunteer Louise, who did so. […]

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Joe: EVS is a great experience from employment perspective

Joe from Wales wasn’t sure what he wants to do after his high school and decided to spend a year on EVS project in Estonia teaching English minority kids. This experience turned up to be breakthrough for his future life and career. […]

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James: Involvement in UNA Exchange is giving me guidance, to find what I want to do

James have never been outside the UK yet and therefore he joined supported volunteering program Step by Step and participated on his first international project. Read how he enjoyed this experience. […]

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