Within only 12hours my position on staying in Kenya changed completely.After posting my last blog entry, I have received a mail from the German embassy in Nairobi requesting Germans in Kenya to sign up for the "Repatriation Programme". Just 2-3days before, the embassy announced, that they won't plan such a programme in Kenya due to … Continue reading Week 40 – Leaving Kenya – Corona crushed my plans.
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Week 39 – My first week in Kenya
In January I got accepted by an NGO in Kenya, which is focusing on "women empowerment", i.e. helping women to become more independent, either financially or in general. We are unfortunately far from achieving gender equality and I do not mean Kenya in particular, the same applies to countries all over the world – including … Continue reading Week 39 – My first week in Kenya
Refugee and humanitarian crisis in the Sahel
In my last post I provided you with an overview of the overall refugee crisis as well as some details on what is going on in Myanmar and China (https://wanderluststeffy.com/2020/02/08/overview-of-the-global-refugee-situation-and-refugee-crises-in-asia/ ). This time, I would like to focus on the Sahel region. The Sahel The Sahel is a region between the Sarah in the north … Continue reading Refugee and humanitarian crisis in the Sahel
Overview of the Global Refugee Situation and Refugee Crises in Asia
Global Overview Unfortunately, it is a global phenomenon that people are fleeing their countries and are looking for a safe environment. There are currently about 80million refugees worldwide. This is the population of Germany (or 1,23 times the population of France). Migration is often triggered by economic interests, but refugees are people who do not … Continue reading Overview of the Global Refugee Situation and Refugee Crises in Asia
Week 32 – My last week in Greece volunteering with refugees
I can’t believe the month in Greece is already over. Greece – it does not matter where – has such a nice flair. The fresh fruit stores on every corner, plenty of cute cafés and restaurants – the food and wine - You can get very good wine for only 2,20 Euro per bottle in … Continue reading Week 32 – My last week in Greece volunteering with refugees
Week 30/31 – Greece in Winter
The weeks pass by so quickly. Three weeks have already passed since I have arrived in Greece. In my last post, I already spoke a lot about the refugee centre/NGO I am working for and the genocide committed against Yazidis. Today, I would like to share with you my more around travelling to Greece. Thessaloniki … Continue reading Week 30/31 – Greece in Winter
Week 29 – Volunteering with Refugees in Greece
After being back home for Christmas and New Year´s Eve and spending some time with family and friends, I travelled to Greece on 3rd January. I have been in Greece for a week now. The work with the refugees is very interesting and it is also lots of fun. I really enjoy being here. I … Continue reading Week 29 – Volunteering with Refugees in Greece
Brazil – Culture, Politics and Specialities
Language As many of you probably know, learning a new language does not only help to understand people from other countries better but also their culture and way of thinking. Portuguese – as a Latin language – has many similarities to e.g. Spanish, though it is still very different not only the pronunciation. When it … Continue reading Brazil – Culture, Politics and Specialities
Week 23 – Life in an ecovillage in the Atlantic forest
I spent 10 days in an Ecovillage in the Atlantic forest. I found this project in Workaway (Thank you, Virginie, for the tip 😊) The Ecovillage (1 permanent resident = the owner) is located 7km away from the next town – so it is very isolated and calm. On the way to the town, you … Continue reading Week 23 – Life in an ecovillage in the Atlantic forest
Week 21/22 – Sao Paulo I love you
I was so excited to go back to Sao Paulo and I was not disappointed. I cannot explain very well why I like this city so much, but I guess it is the people and that you always find something interesting to do. Except for three months in Quito, Ecuador, I have always lived in … Continue reading Week 21/22 – Sao Paulo I love you
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