Encounter Local

The experience was definitely worth. EL organisers went to a far extent to made us feel welcome and secure. Also the accommodation in the local family was a very pleasant experience.

I honestly never had so much contradicting feelings in my entire life in such a small amount of time. I felt joy to be able to bring some happiness to the children just by sharing my culture or some sweets. I felt sadness for the conditions in which most of them live. I felt anger in seeing people throwing trash everywhere and not respect their own environment. I felt hope in being told and seeing how things are evolving and progressing with respect to some years ago. I think these programs are very important to raise awareness for both sides, locals and volunteers.

Might be trivial to say but I really understood how privileged I was growing up with my education and school system as well as my health system. Never taking for granted what we have!

Strongly recommended to anyone who wants to make such an experience. A bit of adaption skills and open minded are needed.