Jun18
Posted by Rachel Edwards on 18 June 2012
These last few weeks have taken me the length and breadth of Europe. I have met Oxfam volunteers from 5 of Oxfam affiliate’s; Oxfam Intermon, Oxfam France, Oxfam Italia, Oxfam Germany and Oxfam Great Britain. I have travelled 6 different countries...
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Jun15
Posted by Janet Bebb on 15 June 2012
This is a guest post. Janet volunteered at Manchester.
“Mum, mum I’ve put my name down to help Oxfam spread the word about the GROW campaign at Coldplay gigs!” exclaimed my daughter.
“Wonderful,” I said. “Can I do it too?”
She...
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Jun10
Posted by Rachel Edwards on 10 June 2012
Last night’s gig we were in Manchester. It felt so good to be back in my home town after being through Europe. As soon I as arrived on Saturday morning I felt at home. I was in a football stadium my Dad brought me as a teenager, but this time I...
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Jun02
Posted by Rachel Edwards on 02 June 2012
Last night I had the awesome opportunity of meeting volunteers from all different arms of Oxfam Great Britain. Three of these volunteers are members of the Oxfam Youth Board and a serious force to reckon with.
I met up with Unkha, Olly and Cat, all...
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May31
Posted by Rachel Edwards on 31 May 2012
After my journeys around Europe I’m back in my hometown, London, and I’m hungry for change. After seeing so many local food networks throughout Europe, America and Canada I was desperate to find out more about what London people were doing to...
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May29
Posted by Dario and Michele on 29 May 2012
This is a guest blog.
We are Dario and Michele, two volunteers at the Coldplay concert in Turin.
Dario: I’ve already volunteered for Oxfam on a number of occasions and know the campaign COLTIVA (Italian for GROW) quite well. I’m also a fan of...
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May26
Posted by Rachel Edwards on 26 May 2012
As I write this I’m sat on the concrete steps next to the stage in Zurich. Today is our last day on the European continent. The sun has been shining in Zurich and I was really excited to...
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