Palms Post Archives

March 2010

This issue begins with a focus on "social capital"; how it is necessary for Palms' operations; the extent to which it makes donations more efficient and how Palms makes the most of it.  There is also a call for people to contribute to Palms' social capital by assisting with the organising of our 50th celebrations next year.

Also in this issue are the usual letters from the field and a profile of EAPPI, a peace-building program in Palestine/Israel run by the World Council of Churches.

Read the March 2010 Palms Post.

December 2009

This edition of Palms Post focusses on new placements Palms will be filling in 2010.

A number of new placements is viewed with each article highlighting a different element of the placement: from Community Development to commUNITY Support; from familial relationships to ongoing cross-cultural relationships.

We also meet Angelino from Timor-Leste, Palms' latest reverse immersion participant and hear from Monica Morrison, in the field in Timor-Leste.

Long-term office volunteer Damian Keane is farewelled and we conduct a pre-Christmas fundraising campaign to help place the profiled volunteers overseas.

Read the December 2009 Palms Post.

October 2009

This special "From the Field" edition of Palms Post contains six letters from volunteers at various stages of their first year. Relating to their work and their lives outside work and expressing the gamut of emotions, these honest portrayals of the volunteer experience are worthwhile reading for all interested in global volunteering.

Other articles explore Palms' new program on the Thai/Burma border, community education initiatives and current requests from overseas partners for volunteers.

Read the October 2009 Palms Post.

June 2009

In this edition of Palms Post are letters from Timor-Leste and Papua New Guinea and a photo-essay of the Timor-Leste field trip; reflections on Focus Workshops and Re-entry Weekends; a new Reverse Immersion, Palms' Encounter Timor-Leste and more discussion of government partnerships.

Also included in this issue is Darren Koch's touching and inspiring eulogy for his daughter Emily.

Read the June 2009 Palms Post.

March 2009

This Palms Post explores new directions for Palms Australia, including a new website, new design for Palms Post itself, new programs and new engagement with government.

There is also a theme focussing on the variety of different programs Palms is running in partnership with Timorese communities, including a touching letter from a partner thanking Palms for the volunteers we have provided.

Read the March 2009 Palms Post.

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