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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

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

Village life in Moldova

April 25, 2016 Andree-Anne 3 Comments

Southern Moldova

Roşu is a small village located about five kilometers from Cahul, the largest city in Southern Moldova. Cahul, Roşu and to a lesser extent, Chişinau are not your typical touristic destination. Don’t be looking for tourist … Read the rest

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Posted in: Moldova Filed under: Chisinau, Moldova, Rosu, Travel, 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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