La Boca: Beyond the color-filled streets Part 1
Written by Lauren Hoffmann on 2019-05-14. Posted in Community Development
La Boca is a popular tourist attraction in Buenos Aires and thousands flock to see Caminito Street; however the social circumstances of the barrio are often overlooked.
Food as a Social Act
Written by Jesica Franco on 2019-05-01. Posted in Environment
This week at Pacheco Community we talked about food and how it builds our notion of culture.
The Value of Seed and Organic Agriculture
Written by Jesica Franco on 2019-05-01. Posted in Environment
At Pacheco Community, our students gather every week to reflect upon real situations from our society.
Voluntario Global's 13th Anniversary: Interview with Valeria Gracia
Written by Jesica Franco on 2019-05-01. Posted in Community Development
Voluntario Global celebrated its 13th anniversary on april 11th. For this special occasion, the communication project had a Q&A with Valeria Gracia, one of the founders of Voluntario Global.
Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice
Written by Laura Blackmore on 2019-03-31. Posted in Writing & Communications
On Sunday, March 24th, hundreds of thousands of citizens filled the streets and plazas across Argentina to commemorate the 43rd anniversary of the 1976 coup defeat. Arguably one of, if not, the most important day in Argentina’s history.
Interview with Laura Blackmore, Communications Volunteer
Written by Laura Heiss & Johanne Mortensen on 2019-03-31. Posted in Reviews from Past Volunteers
One of my final conclusions of my volunteer experience would be that I want to be less stressed when I'm coming back to Australia and just enjoy life more, and do what I love, and get to know different people.
Q&A Interview with the New Coordinators at Voluntario Global
Written by Laura Blackmore on 2019-03-25. Posted in Voluntario Global Info
Over the past month, there have been a few changes happening within Voluntario Global. Firstly, we would like to farewell Milena Sapeywho has done a wonderful job of being our Volunteer Coordinator for the past 3 years. We wish her all the best for her next adventure and to stay in touch!
Worth-to-see findings I have made in Buenos Aires
Written by Johanne Mortensen on 2019-03-17. Posted in Tips
I think I had left my heart in Buenos Aires, so I'm back here after only a few weeks back home in Norway.