November 2011
6 posts
Phillipa's update
Another busy week as ever….I think people sometimes think that volunteering is a way to take an extended holiday and therefore the work is not as important as when you are in an employed position. I think differently and I believe that myself and every other volunteer we have at Arco Iris at the moment put as much effort into their positions here as they would into any paid employment in their...
My volunteer experience - by Laura Tozer
My time volunteering for Kiya Survivors has now come to an end… This is my last day here after 6 months it is finally my time to leave… I’ve had the best time of my life volunteering for Kiya Survivors. I could never have imagined how involved I would get, how much I would grow in myself and how I would embrace the Peruvian culture. I came out here without knowing any Spanish and never...
Reflections by Jubes
So it’s been a while since my last update but that was because school was on holiday at the end of October and then last week was a week of festivities. It was Urubamba Day on the 9th which called for a huge celebration taking over the entire plaza on Tuesday and Wednesday. All the schools from around the district take part in a march on the Wednesday morning and what was so special was that Acro...
Becki and Kenny's first impressions
Walking up a dusty road in Urubamba, you wonder what to expect of the Rainbow Centre (Arco Iris). But, a colourful mural and bright yellow gates leave you in no doubt where you are. Inside are numerous individual huts which serve as classrooms, a large theatre area where the children start each day with Brain Gym, and even a small farm. We were touched by how the children came to greet us and take...
Phillipa's update from Mama Cocha
So, I am not really sure where to start! The last few weeks have been crazy hectic, especially as I can feel my leaving date looming and I really want to make sure I finish everything I have started but anyway here goes….
My family donated money to buy two wheelchairs for two of the children in our Mama Cocha Project and at the same time there was some horrible news that Moises may not be able to...
