Steve Jackson

Having stumbled across your thread, the words were mirroring my thoughts...Cameroon to Tajikistan, different flag, same wind that blows... I am, the 7th volunteer, to be placed in Tajikistan, and by luck, my placement has been successful, within the limits of what is realistic, however your sentiments of the organisation still ring true, from chasing home allowance, bad advice on flight allowances, delays in securing household items and shared housing for four professionals.... the organisation is dated and drowning in it only sea of rules and regulations that ties everyone up knots, programme officers, volunteers and local admin staff,the irony is that we are all here to capacity build, and yet when we turn to our support mechanism you cannot help thinking that the you should have your own house in order before you start sorting out someone elses. Back to Basics was a British mantra for a while and I think it applies here to... good quaility volunteers, in well thought out and... - Steve Jackson

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Nguyen Ngoc Chinh has posted a comment: Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Vietnam on Wheels, and we'd love to have this added to the group! - Steve Jackson

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You tell those stories well. I really enjoyed this one Lots of inspiring stuff (I love Mara Triangle). Thanks and best of luck in Hanoi. I'll follow you there on your blog and look for you soon on twitter. - Steve Jackson

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josh-n has posted a comment: Fond memories of learning how to make bun cha when we was in Hanoi. Now it's all forgotten. Can't get it anywhere else. - Steve Jackson

josh-n has posted a comment: which restaurant? Niko? - Steve Jackson

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