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25 Days...
It’s been 25 days since I stepped off the plane in The Gambia. . 24 days since my first day of work at ‘The Nova Scotia – Gambia...
Dec 5, 20153 min read


Break The Silence- End The Cycle
On November 25th, International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, I had the privilege of participating in Jamaica’s...
Dec 2, 20152 min read


Growing In Kenya!
So far in Kenya, though I love being here, I haven’t really felt a strong sense of purpose. There are those days when I do and those...
Dec 2, 20152 min read


Things To Do When The Power Goes Out!
Hello there. Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Emily, I’m from Nova Scotia, and I love the rain. I spend a lot of time talking...
Nov 19, 20153 min read


Protest Isn’t Dead
Five days after landing in Cape Town, we started work at the Research Unit. Two days later, we were messaged in the morning and told not...
Nov 19, 20153 min read
Going With The Flow...
If my experience with travelling has taught me anything, it’s that there will always be hiccups along the way – you just have to mentally...
Nov 6, 20152 min read
First Food Experiences In Kenya
When I found out I was heading to Kenya to intern as a nutritionist, one of my first reactions was that I was excited to try traditional...
Nov 6, 20152 min read
Don’t Acknowledge The Wazungu.
Four questions in, I was starting to feel comfortable with the interview. I had anticipated all of the questions so far, prepared concise...
Nov 6, 20153 min read


Member Spotlight: NSCC International
NSCC (Nova Scotia Community College) International is in our Member Spotlight for November. See what they're all about. What we do: NSCC...
Nov 6, 20152 min read
I Have Felt...
Write a blog post, they said. About whatever you’re experiencing, they offered. Oh, if only it were a singular thing. If I was to package...
Oct 27, 20155 min read


Haiti On The Horizon!
In exactly a weeks time our plane will be touching down in the city of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Isabelle Kim and myself, Joe Elliott, will...
Oct 27, 20152 min read
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