A peer what?
Explaining the concept of ‘peer education’ to people can be difficult at first! Maybe it’s the word, I’m not quite sure. My standard answer is “young people teaching other young people lifesaving...
View ArticleLaughter, Loos and Landmines
When my boss casually enquired whether I found sleeping under canvas a pleasant past time, I thought he might be beginning an informal chat about my holiday plans (we are a very friendly organisation...
View ArticleTales from the road (day one)
Hello from Harlow (thats Essex by the way!) Today was the first day of our Help a Mate roadshow around the southeast. Chris talked about this briefly in a previous post but to sum up: we’re a team of...
View ArticleA quiet weekend in Hampshire
The market village of Botley, Hampshire; situated on the River Humble this village is renowned for its picturesque views and tranquil country atmosphere. Lovely. However, last weekend, Botley was the...
View ArticleThe Red Cross partnership which has transformed lives in Kyrgyzstan
I visited Kyrgyzstan with Vicky Peterkin, vice chairman of the British Red Cross. We have been in partnership with the Kyrgyzstan Red Crescent since 2005 and Rosa Shayakhmetova, its secretary general,...
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