Age: 18
Nationality: German
I am a participant at One World Volunteer Institute and will go to Central America in January 2001. I have finished high school and I like very much Central America.
Age: 29
Nationality: Irish
I am a teacher at One World Volunteer Institute in Norway. Before I came here I was a street cleaner in London and student of fine arts.
I deciced to becom a volunteer because I wanted to see the world and help. First I was a volunteer in Mozambique at the street children school. It was very exciting to to be part of running such a school with 200 kids. After I had been to Mozambique I decided to become a teacher and lead the One World Communication Team to India. Right now I cam a teacher for the Central America Team.
Age: 49
Nationality: Danish
I am the headmaster at DRH Holsted and have been a headmaster since 1979. Before that I have been a folk high school teacher and I studied theology and Danish. I like to be part of a work that concerns the whole world that we are living in and work with people in Denmark and in other parts of the world.
19 year from Vancouver, Canada
I am a participant at DRH Bogense and will go to Angola in February with the HUMANA Child Aid Projects. I finished high school, worked in a gift shop and decided to travel and do something useful at the same time. That's why I am here.
25 years form New Zealand
I am a participant at DRH Tvind, Zambia Team. I worked as a Electrician in London and from this work I earned money to go traveling in Europe. Before I came to England I worked at a Suzuki car factory.
I will go to Zambia in February and hopefully work in the street children's town.
20 from Portugal
I am a participant at the Global Emergency Team at DRH Tvind. In January I will go to work in Mozambique. Before I came here I was a psychology student and did publicity work.
I wanted to do this work because it is important to me and my life to do something useful.
24 from USA/Japan
I am a teacher at the IICD in Massachusetts. I was a volunteer with HUMANA before in Angola. Before I started this work I studied at the Western Washington University Environmental Science. I like the opportunity IICD gives people, it is a unique experience you cannot get anywhere else.
28 years from Malawi
I am a student at CICD England. I used to be a farmer before I started the work with HUMANA in Malawi 3 years ago. I want to work with Development work and help my people in Africa. In November I will go as a Development Instructor to work in Zambia with the HOPE project.
29 years from Hungary
I am a student at DRH Bogense Malawi Team.
Before I was a singer of Rhythm and Blues. I was also working as an actor and customs clerk. I wanted to learn a lot of nice things and change my life so I came here. I fundraised the money to come there with NetUp, by assisting a shop and collecting furniture.
In February I will go to Malawi I work at the Vocational School.
26 from England
I am a student at DRH Bogense Malawi / Angola team. I am a solicitor and traveled in Africa. I wanted to volunteer to meet locals, see different life styles and help people.