-When the tractor engine isn’t working so well, I get out a can of “Start ya bastard”. Seriously, that’s what it’s called, come have a look. We follow Len back into the shed, and lo and behold, he shows us the very literally-named can of ether. -It’s called that because that’s what you say! *** One of my favourite parts about travel is...
In December 2015, Heeral visited the town of Nadiad in Eastern Gujarat, India. She met Mr Kishore Bhinde, and accompanied one of his annual trips providing wholesome meals to children at rural schools. Witnessing malnutrition amongst the children, Heeral did some cheeky research and found out about a nation-wide“Midday Meal Scheme”. A government initiative providing one meal per day to schoolchildren, the benefits...
Let's get this bit out of the way: Follow my blog with Bloglovin July has arrived, bringing Sydney into a belated season of chilly weather, as if it has finally decided to accept that yes, winter is here. July means holidays for students, for me a time for winding down, recharging and reflecting. Here comes the cliche blog-paragraph starter: it's been a long time...
Tip #1 How to cross the road in Manila: be bold, step forth, and try not get hit by a jeepney. This was the first lesson I learnt from my fellow interns as we walked together on my first Monday morning to the World Health Organisation (WHO) Western Pacific Regional office in Manila, Philippines. It’s a 15 minute walk from the apartment complex...
Jocie is one of those rare and special people that makes you feel starry-eyed and immensely more hopeful for humanity after having a conversation with her. Social justice-driven, passionately outspoken, nature-loving, in this interview she shares her experiences and personal insights about gender violence, health inequities and fighting to make society safer and more just for all! Tell us a bit about yourself?...
It was early morning when we arrived at Siroga clinic. For some, we were greeted by familiar sights, vividly evoking experiences of last September’s visit. For the newer team members, the sky blue wood panels of the clinic’s exterior, the front veranda – now empty, but soon to be crowded with patients, and surrounding forest-green stilt houses were seen for the first time....
They say that education is priceless, but I disagree. For some, it might just be the cost of sacrificing 1 lunch per month. In my interview with Esther Yap (pictured second from right below), President of Compassion UNSW (2014-2015), read about how for just $10, your lunch money could transform the lives of children in need through sponsorship programs. Links: Compassion UNSW Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/compassionunsw?fref=ts...
