by Mavis from Zambia My name is Mavis. I am 22 years old, and I come from Zambia. I am currently in Dortmund doing my voluntary work in the Berghofen parish, where I support and collaborate closely with people with disabilities at Haus am Lohbach.
by Ignatia from Namibia My name is Ignatia Amorè Letichia !Haoses, a 23 year old Volunteer from Namibia. Being here in Germany still feels unreal at times. There are moments when I pause, take a deep breath, and realize just how far I am from everything I once knew and how much I’ve grown because of it.
by Grace from Rwanda Its six months now in Germany, one of my biggest goals was to become fluent in German within a short period of time and be a helpful person in my placement. Six months later, I can say that even though I am not yet fluent, I am able to understand and speak German much better than before.
By Grace from Rwanda Before arriving in Germany, I had high hopes and dreams. I looked forward to discovering a new culture, improving my German language skills, growing spiritually, and serving faithfully in my placement. I expected to adapt easily to life in Europe, and build new relationships, and experience a deeper understanding of the global church.
By John from Zambia It’s hard to believe that it has already been six months since I arrived in Germany. Looking back, I’m filled with deep gratitude and amazement at how much I’ve grown in such a short time both personally and professionally.
by Mrunal from India 🌍 My Journey as an International Volunteer in Germany My name is Mrunal, and I come from the vibrant city of Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. In 2024, I took a leap of faith and moved to Dortmund, Germany, to begin a one-year volunteering journey —
by Jason-Lee from Namibia Jason-Lee, a young Namibian, embarked on an incredible adventure to Dortmund, Germany, where I spent a significant amount of time volunteering with the UEM organization, including Studio 41 and Evangelische Jugend Dortmund. This experience not only broadened my horizons but also left an indelible mark in my life.
Hello! My name is Grace Theopiste Musengimana, and I’m so excited to be joining you
by Derio from Indonesia It feels strange to write these words – a farewell that once seemed so far away is now imminent. My time in Germany was more than just learning, more than just living abroad.
by Sam from Palestine Hello I’m Sam from Palestine. Now I’ve been here in Germany for 6 months, I work 2 days a week in a kindergarten; It’s cool and beautiful. On the other 3 days I work in a youth club and that’s also super good.
