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June 18

About me:: Volunteering with CCS in Lima and Ayacucho, Peru, literally changed my life. Before a went to Peru, my life was falling apart, but the people and places I came to know and love rebuilt me into the person I am now proud to call myself.
The experience boosted my confidence and strength to the point where, at the end of my CCS time, I knew I had to come back to South America on my own. I had also found a passion and a new direction, starting a Fair trade importing company so I could continue to travel and connect with people in cultures so different from my own. A few months later I was back and spent 5 months travelling and volunteering around Peru, Ecuador, and Mexico.
Just recently I took another trip back to Peru to make contacts with artisans and suppliers. It gets harder to leave every time I go back.
I owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to my CCS experience for helping me find my true self. Thank you!

Region/s of Interest: Brazil, China, Costa Rica (Puriscal), Costa Rica (San Carlos), Costa Rica (Cartago), Ghana, Guatemala (Guatemala City), Guatemala (Quetzaltenango), India (Dharamsala), India (New Delhi), Morocco, Peru (Ayacucho), Peru (Lima), Russia, South Africa, Tanzania (Kilimanjaro), Tanzania (Rural Kilimanjaro), Tanzania (Bagamoyo), Thailand (Bangkok), Thailand (Trang)

Volunteer Interests:: Caring for Infants & Children, Teaching Children, Teaching English, Assisting Teachers, Assisting Local Health Professionals, Working with People Affected by HIV/AIDS, Caring for the Elderly, Caring for People with Disabilities, Assisting Teachers of Special Education, Working toward Women's Empowerment, Sharing Professional Skills/Experience

Occupation:: Founder of Waliq Projects, Fair Trade Importing, Founder of Interwoven- Cultural exchange program for design students

School or University Attended:: BCIT-Interior Design, VCC-Hospitality Management

At 10:42am on May 8, 2009, Rachel said…: Sorry that I missed yuo when I was in Lima. It would have been great to meet up and compare CCS Lima experiences. How was your month there?

At 6:34pm on December 3, 2008, Rachel said…: Hi Erika! I'd love to hear about your Lima experience! I will be there for 12 weeks in Feb. 2009.

At 12:04pm on June 19, 2008, Quinn Sidon said…: I really enjoyed reading about your experience in Peru! It's so inspiring to hear how volunteering internationally can impact one's life.

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