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Views on Tarawa

We left Kiribato in 2001.  Returning 12 years later, we were amazed at the changes.  Though increased population is certainly one of the big changes, there are others as well.         There are many more shops carrying a variety of goods.  Though the price of food is […]

Sacred Heart School – Tarawa, Kiribati

During my 2 year volunteer posting in Kiribati, I never did have a chance to visit Sacred Heart School.  Though no one is there now, VICS had volunteers in this school for many years.  Here’s what it looks like now.  The classrooms look empty and students are sitting on floors […]

St. Louis High School – Teaoraereke, Tarawa, Kiribati

The main part of our stay in Kiribati was at the guest house in Teaoraereke.  It’s new since we were there, now on the road to the Sister’s house, and across from what used to be the volunteer house – now part of staff housing. Students at St. Louis High […]

Return to St. Joseph’s College, Tabwiroa, Abaiang, Kiribati

My work travels took me to Kiribati for a week.  I was SO lucky to have the time to visit three schools where VICS volunteers have been posted in the past.  These are pictures from St. Joseph’s College on the island of Abaiang.  There have been many changes – check […]

Marry Potter Clinic at Apifo’ou College, Tonga

A VICS volunteer has been working at Apifo’ou College school clinic for the past year.  Part of her work in organizing the clinic included ensuring a computer was available to electronically monitor all students and staff.  This clinic was started by the LCM (Little Company of Mary) sisters whose mission […]

Teaching at Apifo’ou College, Tonga

Patt has been volunteer teaching at Apifo’ou College, Tonga since February.  She’s been teaching English and has done an amazing job!  Students who were unable to read at the beginning of the year are now able to read basic books.  Her sense of humour and laugh have been a great […]

Far East Reunion – Oct. 4 – 6, 2013

Once again, a sea-view near Antigonish was the site of the Far East VICS reunion.  It wasn’t a huge group, but we had a great time!  We missed everyone who couldn’t be there.  You were certainly with us in spirit! And speaking of spirit, we had some lively conversations, great […]

Eastern Reunion – Toronto

Reminiscing, sharing new stories, discussion and food – the makings of a great reunion! Return volunteers from the Toronto area met for the annual Eastern VICS reunion.  What a great evening!  This is one of 5 VICS reunions held across Canada each year.  Return volunteers are always welcome! We had […]

News from Tonga

Two VICS volunteers have spent the past 9 months in Tonga.  One has served as a school nurse, supporting student and school needs in the clinic.  She has also been working with a newly trained reistered Tongan nurse, supporting her with needed training and mentoring, and assiting her with transition […]