Intern Blogs

Weekly posts from our interns in Sierra Leone, Guatemala and Honduras. Read their personal profiles here.

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Time to say adios... - Claudia

Time to say adios…
November 30, 2011
Claudia Binet

One month ago, I was so excited about the idea of going back to Canada, to the beginning of a new life chapter. Seeing my friends and family, moving into my new apartment and getting a new job seemed exactly like what I wanted to do. I had no idea that I would feel so sad when the last few days came.

Reflections - Alexandra

Reflections
Alexandra Fournier
November 29, 2011

When this internship first began November seemed so far away. It’s scary how quickly time has passed and that in just a few short days we will be returning to Canada.

Graduation Ceremonies - Shannon

Graduation Ceremonies
Shannon Crawley
November 28, 2011

It's hard to believe, but our time in Honduras has almost come to an end.

Graduation ceremonies... and more food poisoning, please! - Claudia

Graduation ceremonies... and more food poisoning, please!
November 21, 2011
Claudia Binet

Two Fridays ago were the graduation ceremonies in Todos Santos  for the participants in the business, literacy and leadership program who completed their classes this year. Last Friday, a similar event took place in Comitancillo. I had the pleasure to attend both events.

Checking out the Birthing Huts in Moyamba - Andrea

Checking out the Birthing Huts in Moyamba
Andrea Fandrich
November 21, 2011

About a month ago, I gladly accepted an assignment from CAUSE’s Canmore office to go down to Moyamba and take pictures and reports on each and every birthing hut CAUSE has helped build in Moyamba. 

Market Day - Alexandra

Market Day
Alexandra Fournier
November 21, 2011

After several months of planning one of our most anticipated events took place last Saturday: the community Market Day.

Women's Literacy and Leadership Graduation - Katie

Women’s Literacy and Leadership Graduation
Katie McIntosh
November 20, 2011

The Last Few Weeks - Katie

The Last Few Weeks
Katie McIntosh
November 18, 2011

Community Projects - Shannon

Community Projects
Shannon Crawley
November 9, 2011

All Saints' Day - Claudia

All Saints’ Day
Claudia Binet
November 5, 2011

As the one month countdown has started, I am realizing a little bit more every day how much I love Todos Santos Cuchumatán.