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Where is the humanity?

June 30, 2017 Andree-Anne 6 Comments

Since I got back to Canada, I feel like I’ve given up hope. While I love skydiving and it makes me feel much calmer. It is after all my therapy, where I can be only in the moment … Read the rest

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Posted in: France Filed under: Calais, Choose love, humanity, Refugees, volunteer

Return on my Calais experience

December 18, 2016 Andree-Anne 3 Comments

In August I returned to Calais for three months. These three months were extremely busy at times, challenging, inspiring and tiring. I’ve now been back for a little while but I wasn’t ready to write about my experience … Read the rest

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Posted in: France Filed under: Calais, Help Refugees, volunteer

Helping Refugees in Calais

August 5, 2016 Andree-Anne 1 Comment

Sitting on a beach in Calais, with the sun warming my skin and the fresh air from the sea, I’m lost in my thoughts, as one does. I’m surrounded by people on vacation, seemingly oblivious to what’s happening … Read the rest

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Posted in: France Filed under: Calais, Refugees

Settling down or new adventure?

July 28, 2016 Andree-Anne Leave a comment

By now you probably all know I’ve been back in Canada for a while already. And as it was to be expected, it’s been rather interesting, difficult and challenging. Visiting my friends and family, reconnecting and spending time … Read the rest

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Posted in: France Filed under: Calais, canada, Departure, volunteer

Volunteering with L’auberge des Migrants and Help Refugees – a human experience

March 23, 2016 Andree-Anne 4 Comments

Since coming back to the UK and writing this, a lot has changed. The French authorities decided to destroy the South half of the camp, and even though they promised it would be gradual, humane and respectful of … Read the rest

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Posted in: Challenges, France Filed under: Calais, France, volunteer

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