From:
Jess Wright
Date:
Jul 09 15:53 UTC
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Hi all,
I have been asked if there are any community members/groups who may be
interested in taking part in this years Global Xchange with the Philippines,
below is a brief outline of the project, for more info please contact David
Whittaker.
Best wishes, Jess
Global Xchange is coming back to Bristol
Do you want to be part of a unique cultural & educational experience? Could
your organisation use two volunteers? Do you have a spare room in your house
that two volunteers could share?
After two previously successful community development exchanges in 2005 & 6,
this winter Bristol will host a team of young volunteers (18-25) from around
the UK and the Philippines. The theme of the exchange is ‘peace and
development,’ so in Iligan in the Philippines the team will address its history
of Christian-Muslim conflict through rebuilding peace and peoples’ livelihoods.
In Bristol, we’ll work with all our religious and cultural communities on such
as education, social justice and health, from December to February – and live
with ordinary local people in their homes, so everyone has a richer experience.
We’re especially keen for volunteers to work with organisations and live with
families in South and East Bristol. A weekly allowance is paid to homes, and
support provided throughout. Contact David Whittaker, Programme Supervisor:
<email obscured> (07968 691664). www.globalxchange.org.uk