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You will have an unforgettable time

posted on July 10, 2014 by Frank Bird
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IMG_0549My name is Teresa and I come from a little town in the North-East of Italy.

Since I was a child I read many stories that took place in Asia and I got fascinated by its deep culture, its air of mystery and exotic features. At the same time, I nurtured my passion for travels – those that enrich your soul – and my curiosity for “the other”.

During my universities studies I wished to spend some time in a non developed Country, volunteering and fulfilling my desire to be a valuable and contributing member of society.

After some failures, Caritas Italy gave me this opportunity: volunteering in Thailand with Burmese migrant workers and their families.

In February I came to Ranong, a remote East corner at the border with Myanmar, a desolate city where MMR staff works hard to educate Burmese children and save lives from HIV. I cannot express my happiness and proud of being here doing what I had dreamt for so long.

So far, teaching English and Science has been a challenge but seeing at studentsalways smiling and eager to learn it’s heart-warming. Furthermore, visiting patients is a way to come into people’s life, understand more about the Burmese culture and create a little relationship with them.

There is so much work to do here in Ranong and so many people struggling everyday for a better life.

I truly believe that everyone has a skill that can be taught to someone in need: whichever experience is for you, you will have an unforgettable time.

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