Want a deeper insight into what an ICS placement looks like? Read the amazing blogs written by our past and present volunteers. Enjoy the journey!

14 August 2013
Nicaragua: Beating Machismo with Drumsticks
IF you were to ask someone what their idea of development was, nine out of ten people would likely...
Nicaragua, Gender, Latest volunteer, ICS Nicaragua
A member of the dance group Ayika performs
13 August 2013
AYIKA! Dancing for development
Progressio's development worker Paloma Martinez works with FUNCAR-Centro Puente in the northern...
Haiti, Dominican Republic, Gender
Women take part in workshops on economic empowerment in Oe-cusse, Timor-Leste.
12 August 2013
Women make the difference in Timor-Leste
Funding Officer Silvia Fabbri reflects on a visit to the women's self-help groups Progressio is...
Timor-Leste, Gender
18 July 2013
Honduras: Gender Inequality and Feminism
From the Marcala Team: In the UK we hear stories and read case studies about the unequal treatment...
Honduras, Gender, Latest volunteer
School girls in a rural area of Timor-Leste
17 July 2013
Educating girls: a wise investment
With the initial advocacy gain on the postponement of the Ms. Timor Leste pageant, for the time-...
Timor-Leste, Gender, Fragile states
A billbord advertising Miss Timor-Leste pageant
12 July 2013
Is there a place for beauty pageants in Timor-Leste?
The extensive news coverage of the upcoming first 'Ms. Timor-Leste' pageant gives the impression...
Timor-Leste, Gender

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