This is probably the phrase I repeated most as a child, with all the innocent excitement of a dream that seemed impossible. And yet, here I am today, living that dream in Türkiye, thanks to my volunteer work in Izmir.
Merhaba, I am Coraline and I will be an ESC volunteer with Pi Youth Association for 12 months. I started in September. Like most volunteers, I arrived on September 1st; like a new back to school.
To whoever is reading this blog-post: it is nice to meet you. My name is Romaric, and I am a 23-year-old French man. It is the first time you are hearing about me, but it won’t be the last, as I will be staying here for a whole year.
Hi, my name is Franca, I am 19 years old and I come from Germany. I arrived together with the other volunteers in Izmir on September 1st so we already had some time to settle and explore the city and our surroundings.
Merhaba dear reader! I am Ida, an 18-year-old German who just graduated from high school and is currently volunteering with Pi Youth Association in Izmir, Türkiye. I have been here for one and a half month and I will stay for a full year.
Merhaba! My name is Nina, I am from Paris, in France. I am 24 years old and I have just finished my studies. I first did a degree in sociology and then a Master’s in local development and international solidarity.