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Our blogs are written by our volunteers in each country to give you a flavour of what life is like on our programmes. Filter by Country, Programme and Subject/Theme to find out more.

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What it means to me to be a young African leader

Young people have the power to make a difference. Raleigh alumni Kennedy was recently named as one of the 100 most influential young Africans for his work as the CEO of communications agency Serengeti Bytes. He writes about the power of young people to be leaders as members of what he calls the 'generation unlimited'.

October 18, 2019
Standing up for girls’ education and girl power

On Day of the Girl, it’s time to stand up for the power of girls. Raleigh alumni Jacqueline is the founder of WapeSmile, a charity which works to improve access to education for young people in Tanzania, especially young girls. Jacqueline writes why she is standing up for girl power.

October 11, 2019
Why I am fighting against plastics and you should too

Plastic pollution is a global problem affecting natural environments around the world. Raleigh ICS alumni Charlie is explaining how she is stepping up to fight against the tide of plastics and why we all need to get involved.

August 28, 2019
Employability and skills take centre stage as Raleigh alumni join the latest ICS Youth Event

On 10th August, Raleigh alumni came together at events in the UK and Tanzania for International Youth Day, building their networks, skills, and insight relating to employment and the challenge young people face around the world today. We hear from Raleigh alumna Yasmin on her experience of the UK event in London and what she discovered about the value of her volunteering experience.

August 23, 2019
Former volunteer leading climate action in Scotland: ‘It’s 30 years since I volunteered with Raleigh International, but I still carry its legacy even now.’

Raleigh alumnus Mike Robinson has spent over 20 years advocating for action on climate change and working across Scotland to make substantial shifts in policy and practice. In his own words, Mike shares his journey from Raleigh volunteer to Chief Executive of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society, one that has seen him change Scottish law and influence countless groups and organisations into effecting meaningful environmental change.

June 13, 2019
Volunteer in Tanzania speaking to community member group
Youth Climate Action: Your Voice Matters

Human created climate change is threatening the future of our planet. This is exacerbated by a booming global population reliant upon unsustainable patterns of production and consumption. But something is changing. Young people are showing they are ready to take the necessary steps to tackle this issue - which they face but did not create - because it is their planet too. In this blog we’ll be asking you, our former volunteers, how you want us to help you make a difference.

April 18, 2019