Program Reviews

I have cooperated with the school and its students and graduates and it was always great.
Teachers are eager to cooperate and find solutions for all the challenges. Students are well prepared for projects prior to arrival.

We regularly organize common events like sports, theatre or educational conferences where teachers and students take the lead and support with humble tasks. They are responsible and reliable school

Strong value base at the school and readiness to act! Value experience-based learning, student-centred education, educated critical thinking and global perspectives!

Was hosted by this lovely community a few years ago! Since then follow them closely, students and teachers. Find it very inspiring what they do and also the way they do it. It is not always that volunteering is a positive thing, but what these guys are doing is a different story! the conversations at lunch and dinner times are not about the importance of helping somebody or saving somebody, not about I've done this and I've done that... it is about the issues that other countries/nations are facing, what are the reasons for that and how best is to get first handed information, how to join those who are struggling and rather learn from them and share the experiences.
If you are one of those people who rather be surrounded by people who discuss ideas then it is the best place to be!
Funny fact, you are able later on in life to meet many of the students of this place all over the world.
So yeah, full of content and action programme, a community for life and likeminded friends who actually walk the talk out here.

I have realized what a big impact the students have at the projects they work at in Africa and India - at the same time each of the students develop their own skills and many have found their future path in life. Friendships for life and experience that stay with you - never give up and always look for solutions!
The experiences students gain from this is with them the rest of their life!
Go for It!
I really want to recommend this programme to others - It is a learning curve.
To make changes in this world takes a lot so I think the way you develop in this programme is useful.
The students have to be humble and hard working when they arrive in the project in Africa or India. They must show respect and look for what the people need - not with a starting point in own ideas, but share ideas and make them happen!
I advice many to join this - we need to get together and work hard to take up the challenges of the future with Climate Change and Global warming!
In this programme we unite about making changes - alone we can not change musch, but together we can!
Let us do it - in this programme or in similar programs taking place around the world.

When you start this journey and experience all the different aspects from the beginning in the program at the school and then in meeting a new reality in the project you will be challenged and learn things you never thought you would be able to do . The learning is more on an expeirence based way and you get challenged going outside your comfort zone completely. The world is a classroom and you will discover that people around the world are very similar and giving and that gives you hope for the future and also courage to be part of making a better future for us all

I have many friends who have finished the programmes here and they are extremely positive about their experience, it is really a school of life. It can be tough and hard work, but you get the skills to become a more capable human being.
There is a lot of support in the school, but you also need to stand on your two feet and be open for challenges.
The teachers are very passionate about working together and easy to reach. There is no traditional teacher - student relation.
The school is also very safe and have strong safety policies when traveling.

Being in CICD was the best choice I have ever made in my life!
I got to know people from all around the World, made friends for life and had an amazing experience in Africa that I wont ever forget.
My dreams were big and CICD helped me make them a reality and I am forever grateful!
The experience I hadtraveling overland through 7 countries in 2.5 months... WOOOW! South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi and Zambia! The best months ever and the ones which taught me more than I can explain! I changed so much and learned much more than I thought possible!
CICD was really the best thing I could have chosen! Doing Development work for 6 months was very rewarding and changed my way of seeing what is(or should be) priorities in life!

I complete this programme and what i can say it's just WOW. Short but not too short and long enough to make a big impact in the people life. With 5 months of studies where you get ready for the big adventure, learning a lot of practical skills, getting information about your future project and trying to see how you can do an amazing work there. 6 months in Africa or India, are long enough to make the impact what you want, you have time to rock the world of the locals. Working close with you project leader and communities you will transform the place where you are based.
After when you are back, you have 1 month to show to the public what you did, traveling in Europe and sharing your experience, it's amazing. Take your Gap Year, you deserve it!

The Climate Change programme I think it's necessary for everyone who needs a break from their normal jobs in our "pink" society. 5 months in total and 3 months in India, working with the communities, schools to fight against the climate change. I saw great teams doing great improvement with Urban Garden in New Delhi. Transforming spaces where was just rubbish in a garden, especially in the schools. The kids they need to learn from now how you can grow your own food and be responsible for our future. Making 75 Urban Garden that's a good target and I look forward joining them...Keep up the good work!

21 months programme offers you an amazing 2 months travel overland before going to the project, I was impressed visiting more than 7 countries and making investigations about how people are living in the Southern Africa. After the 6 months based on the project can make a difference for the people more unlucky than us.
And only 350 Pounds, for enrollment fee... that's a bargain! Everyone can do it, the studies practical and theoretical are very useful for the volunteers, and are more than ready to make an impact in Africa!
Keep up!

Being in CICD was the best choice I have ever made in my life!
I got to know people from all around the World, made friends for life and had an amazing experience in Africa that I wont ever forget.
My dreams were big and CICD helped me make them a reality and I am forever grateful!
The experience I had in the rural areas of Mozambique taught me more than I can explain! I changed so much and learned much more than I thought possible!
CICD was really the best thing I could have chosen!