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Foreign Volunteers in CED:
The organization Centre for Education and Development - CED in 2011 has signed a cooperation agreement with the German organization Friedenskreis Halle eV. Through this agreement CED is accredited host German volunteers from the German Weltwaerts programme. In January 2018, through the Erasmus+ EVS Programe, CED began hosting volunteers from Turkey sent by different organizations such SITODEDE (Sivil Toplum Destekleme Dernegi) and Kırklareli Provincial Directorate of National Education. CED also has accreditations and agreements with the American Peace Corps and the French organization ADICE, and has hosted volunteers from both organizations in its efforts and activities.
As of now, the following foreign volunteers have worked with CED:
Ronja Kindler
Period of volunteering: 2012-2013
From: Eisenach
In the framework of cooperation with the German organization Friedenkreis from Halle in, starting by October 2012 in the organization Centre for Education and Development - CED, for one year was -engaged volunteer Ronja Kindler. "I decided to come for a year in the CED, as I have always wanted to work with children. "I appreciate the CED organization for giving me this opportunity, to develop my ability informally.” Says Ronja
Jens Wiebe
Period of volunteering: 2013-2014
From: Hannover, Germany
Jens Wiebe, the second volunteer who comes from Germany and for one year will be involved in the organization Centre for Education and Development - CED within Weltwaerts German program and cooperation with the sending organization Friedenskreis from Hale. In the question why he chose CED, Jens answers: “After it was clear to me that I want do a voluntary year, I started my research on the Internet for a project where I can be active in youth and sports.
During this research I found Friedenskreis - Hale, who is now my sending-organization, and the description of CED."
Sarah Steube
Period of volunteering: 2014-2015
From: Karlsruche, Germany
Sarah Steube was the third volunteer that comes from Germany and served as volunteer at Center for education and development-CED in Tearce. According Sarah: “Volunteering is a good way to gain new experiences, to get another point of view and to get to know another culture. It is a great opportunity to leave the old ways and gain more independency. I hope that I can also bring in some of my experiences during my stay, so it can be an exchange with positive outcome for both sides”.
“I try to get to know as much of the cultures as possible. But of course there will be some things that for me as a foreigner are difficult to understand, for example the conflict between the ethnics. I am trying to judge not too quickly and to create workshops where both ethnics are included” says she.
Henrike Benjes
Period of volunteering: 2015-2016
From: Bremen, Germany
Henrike Benjes is the fourth volunteer, which for a one year was engaged in organization Center for Education and Development CED. She was sent by the organization Friedenskreis Halle (Germany), which is a partner organization of the CED, and comes from the city of Bremen, Germany. Her previous experience was participation and leadership, groups and workshops with children camps and schools in Germany, as well as experience for mediation, conflict resolution among young people in schools. This cooperation with Germany began in 2011, and is aimed exchanging positive experiences of German youth and their contribution to the organization and the wider society in Macedonia.
"I just finished school and decided that I did not want to go to university directly but instead do a voluntary service. Through internet research I found the Friedenskreis Halle, my sending organization, and the CED. I liked what I heard about the projects the CED organizes and thought that their topics were very interesting. One of my reasons for a voluntary service was that I get to live in a completely different environment for a year. A different environment does not necessarily mean the other end of the world- I wanted to get to know another part of my continent. Before I came here I didn't really know anything about Macedonia and the Balkan region and I am excited to get to know the people and their daily life". says Henrike.
Caroline Heyroth
Period of volunteering: January - August 2016
From: Halle, Germany
For almost 7 months Caroline Heyroth was involved in Center for education and development-CED, after her experience in Prishtina, Kosovo. Together with Henrike, she had chance to work with young people from Tearce region and during this period they organized several activities such creative workshops, eco activities, and cultural events.
Fidan Velija
Period of volunteering: 2016-2017
From: Marl, Germany
Fidan Velija was the sixth volunteer that served in CED and sent by the German organization Friedenskreis in Halle. Even though he has Albanian background from Kosovo, he successfully was integrated in the region and in the organization and promoted intercultural values. He successfully assisted in several project that are implemented by CED, such as Beans Day, Children Rights Week, Eco Days, Exhibition and many different event, but also managed his own projects and activities.
“I’ve chosen you as my hosting organization, because your work deals with children and young people. This is very important to me and I think it’s really exciting and challenging to support your work for one year, but also implement my own projects.” says Fidan
Cansu Duman
Period of volunteering: February- March 2018
From: Elazig, Turkey
In the period February and March 2018, within Erasmus+ EVS Programee, CED is hosting young volunteers from Turkey sent by SITODEDE (Sivil Toplum Destekleme Dernegi). During the two months she used to support the organization on different activities such as ecology, intercultural workshops, but also initiated his own activities on Tearce region.
Resul Dagdelen
Period of volunteering: February- March 2018
From: Erzurum, Turkey
In the period February and March 2018, within Erasmus+ EVS Programee, CED is hosting young volunteers from Turkey sent by SITODEDE (Sivil Toplum Destekleme Dernegi). During the two months he used to support the organization on different activities such as ecology, intercultural workshops, but also initiated his own activities on Tearce region.
Ramazan Can Deran
Period of volunteering: May- June 2018
From: Adana, Turkey
In the period May and June 2018, within Erasmus+ EVS Programee, CED is hosting young volunteers from Turkey sent by SITODEDE (Sivil Toplum Destekleme Dernegi). During the two months he used to support the organization on different activities such as ecology, intercultural workshops, but also initiated his own activities on Tearce region. Related to their motivation to volunteer, Ramazan says, “I chose this country because I want to gain new experiences and to see a new nation. Since Macedonia is comprised of many different cultures, it struck me as an interesting country. Here Macedonians, Albanians, Turks and Roma all live together. This was the biggest factor in choosing this place.”
Aysun Çeçeli
Period of volunteering: June - July 2018
From: Lüleburgaz , Turkey
In the period June and Juny 2018, within Erasmus+ EVS Programee, CED is hosting young volunteers from Turkey sent by SITODEDE (Sivil Toplum Destekleme Dernegi) and Kırklareli Provincial Directorate of National Education. During the two months he used to support the organization on different activities such as ecology, intercultural workshops, but also initiated his own activities on Tearce region.
For Aysun, it’s been one of her dreams to participate in an international project. “Macedonia is one of the best projects. So, I filled out the attendance form because of its close location to my country.”
Orhan Konyali
Period of volunteering: June - July 2018
From: Tekirdag, Turkey
In the period June and Juny 2018, within Erasmus+ EVS Programee, CED is hosting young volunteers from Turkey sent by SITODEDE (Sivil Toplum Destekleme Dernegi) and Kırklareli Provincial Directorate of National Education. During the two months he used to support the organization on different activities such as ecology, intercultural workshops, but also initiated his own activities on Tearce region.
“I saw this project in the newspaper. Later, I thought that was important because I develop myself, thus I attended this project. I thought that CED’s projects are different and well-developed. Thus I chose Macedonia,” says Orhan.
Luise Heinig
Period of volunteering: 2017-2018
From: Leipzig, Germany
After finishing high school last summer I decided to gain new experiences abroad. That’s why I decided to work in CED as a volunteer sent by the German organization „Friedenskreis Halle e.V.“ Before I came to Macedonia I lived in Leipzig (Germany).From October 2017 until August 2018 I will support CED where it‘s needed, I‘m most focused on organizing projects with children.
Noah Binay
Period of volunteering: 2017-2018
From: Halle, Germany
Noah Binay is 20 years old and comes from Halle (Germany). In last summer he finished the high school. After that he decided that he didnt wanted to study directly. So he applied for a voluntary service in CED Macedonia. His service was from November 2017 until August 2018.
Güneş Oğurlu
Period of volunteering: July-August 2018
From: Diyarbakır, Turkey
In the period February and March 2018, within Erasmus+ EVS Programee, CED is hosting young volunteers from Turkey sent by SITODEDE (Sivil Toplum Destekleme Dernegi). Güneş Oğurlu was 24 years old and came from Diyarbakır, Turkey. She was studying at Yeditepe University (İstanbul), department of Radio, Television and Cinema. She graduated from Hacettepe University, at Faculty of Education, Department of English Language. In CED she was involved in the period July-August 2018.
Conner Anderson
Peace Corps Volunteer
Period of volunteering: December 2016 - December 2018
From: Texas, USA
Conner worked with CED from 2016-2018 in sustainable development, project planning, and with CED on their volunteer curriculum. In the past, he worked with schools to increase student engagement and learning, as well as training teachers and volunteers to lead programming of their own. He has also worked as a football coach, a camp counselor, and worked in various fields such as domestic abuse, rape crisis counseling, community gardens, literacy, multiculturalism, and conflict resolution.
Conner's experience in multi-ethnic environments led him to continue his work at CED in events such as Beans Day and Eco Day. He finished his service in December 2018.
Ronja Ringleben
Period of volunteering: August 2018 - January 2019
From: Hamburg, Germany
Ronja is 19 years old and comes from Hamburg (Germany). After finishing high school decided that she didnt wanted to study directly. So she applied for a voluntary service in CED Macedonia. She used to participate and lead some of CEDs activities such Beans Day 2018, Workshop with children and logistic within EVS exchanges.
Devali Taş
Period of volunteering: February - June 2019
From: Hakkari, Turkey
Devali is 27 years old Turkish volunteer born in Hakkari participating as EVS volunteer to our Erasmus+ EVS project "Friends of Sharra" Since he loves the nature and being surrounded with young people he enjoyed making activities with young people, especially for raising awareness about the natural protection and workshops during the summer programme.
Selena Langstaff
Period of volunteering: January - August 2020
From: Lille, France
Selena Langstaff was a volunteer from Lille, France, sent by ADICE. With her Masters degree in visual arts, experience with OXFAM, experience as a graphic designer for Potatoit, and numerous experiences in Japan, France, Madagascar, Reunion Island, and Scotland, Selena comes to CED with a creative approach and prepared to work in CED's intercultural setting and capabilities. Her passions included drawing, graphic design, painting, photography, and numerous other visual arts. She was one of the onliest volunteers that serviced in N.Macedonia even the pandemic Covid-19 was spreading all over the world. <unQuarantied Documentary>
Ronan Kennedy
Period of volunteering: November 2019 - March 2020(left as the pandemic sitatuation)
Peace Corps Volunteer
Ronan Kennedy is a Peace Corps volunteer from Los Angeles, California. As he completed two undergraduate degrees at the University of Montana, Missoula in History and German, in addition to a minor in European Studies, Ronan applied to join the Peace Corps as a Community Development Associate. His desires to work with underserved populations, and to learn more about intercultural competence motivated him to apply for a post in North Macedonia. In the past, he has worked at children’s shelters, been a martial arts coach and a fitness coach. His most recent work experiences include helping construct a driver’s ed curriculum for refugees at a local NGO and working at a children’s shelter for emotionally disturbed or abandoned children in Montana.