{"id":2007,"date":"2017-08-16T07:56:38","date_gmt":"2017-08-16T05:56:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.servas-austria.org\/wp\/?p=2007"},"modified":"2017-11-15T23:35:32","modified_gmt":"2017-11-15T21:35:32","slug":"making-connections-by-region","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.servas-austria.org\/wp\/2017\/08\/making-connections-by-region\/","title":{"rendered":"MAKING CONNECTIONS BY REGION"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nEUROPE<\/a>, AMERICAS<\/a>, ASIA<\/a>, AFRICA<\/a>, see also https:\/\/servas.org\/en\/identity-and-goals\/making-connections<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/a>MAKING CONNECTIONS IN EUROPE<\/h2>\n

Austria<\/a>, Britain<\/a>, Czech Republic<\/a>, Georgia<\/a>, Hungary<\/a>, Iceland<\/a>, Italy<\/a>, Poland<\/a>, Romania<\/a>, Spain<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/a>SERVAS AUSTRIA<\/h3>\n

Contact address: austria@servas.org<\/p>\n

Austria is offering longer stays for both adults and young people; an individual programme would be developed by the host families, through discussion with each Servas traveller.
\nDepending on the age of the visitor, a variety of language learning experiences could be offered. Travellers would be able to take part in everyday activities with their hosts.
\nWe have several families with children and young people who are very interested in youth exchanges with other countries.
\nFor several years Servas Austria has been associated with an integrative intercultural organisation in Vienna: http:\/\/brunnenpassage.at\/<\/a>
\nVisitors would have a chance to participate in their activities.<\/p>\n

In general the offers are from one to two weeks but some hosts may offer longer stays. One week stays with three or four different hosts might also be possible.
\nSome day hosts would be willing to take part in a visitor\u2019s program for example through sports activities, language learning or visiting places of interest.
\nThe majority of our hosts are found in Vienna and surroundings as well as the region of Linz in Upper Austria.
\nThe local language is Austrian German. All hosts speak English, many speak Italian or Spanish.
\nSome financial contribution to the costs of the visit would be expected according to the circumstances of individual hosts and travellers.<\/p>\n

If you are interested in finding out more, contact us at austria@servas.org
\nMore information about Servas Austria can be found on the website at
\nhttp:\/\/www.servas-austria.org<\/p>\n

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<\/a>SERVAS BRITAIN<\/h3>\n

Contact britain@servas.org for more information about the following:<\/p>\n

Servas Britain offers help to travellers who are interested finding out about possibilities for volunteering or work experience, especially for young people, during a visit to the UK.<\/p>\n

A number of hosts are involved in supporting asylum seekers and refugees and would welcome contact with travellers who are involved in similar projects in their own country.<\/p>\n

A host in the south of England is able to offer insights into the cultural and social life of her diverse local community.<\/p>\n

Each year there is an opportunity to join hosts as a volunteer for a week-long village summer festival in the north of England.<\/p>\n

Skype language friends:
\nFor those not able to travel to Britain a group of hosts offer an opportunity to practice speaking English via Skype. One member of the group would be interested in linking with an Italian speaker to also practice Italian.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>SERVAS CZECH REPUBLIC<\/h3>\n

Contact address: czechrepublic@servas.org
\nServas Czech Republic is interested in offering Servas travellers opportunities to experience the language and culture of their country. For more information make contact at czechrepublic@servas.org<\/p>\n

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<\/a>SERVAS GEORGIA<\/h3>\n

Contact address: georgia@servas.org
\nServas Georgia would like to offer Servas travellers opportunities to explore the culture, diversity and heritage of Georgia.
\nFor more information contact them at georgia@servas.org<\/p>\n

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<\/a>SERVAS HUNGARY<\/h3>\n

Contact address: hungary@servas.org
\nServas Hungary would like to be involved in the Making Connections project.
\nContact them at hungary@servas.org if you are interested in visiting Hungary for an extended stay or want to explore a particular interest.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>SERVAS ICELAND<\/h3>\n

Contact address: iceland@servas.org
\nServas Iceland is interested in being involved in Making Connections.
\nThe national secretary Kristofer Jonatansson has experience through Servas of a work exchange with someone doing the same job in another country.
\nContact him on iceland@servas.org if you are planning an extended visit to Iceland or interested in the idea of organising a work exchange through Servas.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>SERVAS ITALY<\/h3>\n

Contact address: italy@servas.org
\nServas Italy has experience of offering language experiences for several young people. They would also like to offer the possibility of a cultural and language experience for members over 30. For more information contact italy@servas.org<\/p>\n

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<\/a>SERVAS POLAND<\/h3>\n

Contact address: poland@servas.org
\nServas Poland would like to be involved in the Making Connections project although has no specific programme yet to offer Servas travellers. If you are interested in visiting Poland for an extended stay make contact at poland@servas.org.
\nDariuz Deckert a host in Poland is offering support and advice to anyone wanting to explore their family origins in Poland. Contact him at poland@servas.org<\/p>\n

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<\/a>SERVAS ROMANIA<\/h3>\n

Contact address: romania@servas.org
\nThere is an opportunity to help construct an eco-house whilst also finding out about life in in the Romanian countryside and its environment. Contact Bogdan Ionescu, national secretary for more information at romania@servas.org<\/p>\n

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<\/a>SERVAS SPAIN<\/h3>\n

Contact address: spain@servas.org
\nMembers of Servas Spain are keen to experiment with possibilities to bring hosts and travellers together through Making Connections.
\nTo make a start they make some suggestions for Servas travellers of all ages coming to Spain.
\nEven if you cannot visit Spain there is also an offer to build your Spanish language skills through making a Skype language friend.
\nIf you would like to find out more or if you have other ideas you would like to explore for a visit to Spain make contact at spain@servas.org
\n1. A LANGUAGE EXPERIENCE:
\nJoaquim de la Mata: Servas member from Girona, Catalonia, Spain. Girona is the capital of the province right above Barcelona, situated just 60 minutes by car north from Barcelona. I\u2019m 65 and retired. I\u2019m living with my wife Carolina in this wonderful city of Girona.
\nWe offer you many things to do here, cultural or activities, including a language exchange Spanish\/Catalan \u2013 English. If you would decide to come and stay with us, I can offer you also some sportive activities in natural surroundings: walking, cycling and play pitch and putt. Also I would show you the two-thousand-year old city of Girona: Roman City and walls, Mediaeval Quarter, Jewish Quarter\u2026
\n2. AN ARTISTIC EXPERIENCE
\nPilar Gutierrez Beired (you will find me also in Facebook) and I have a painting STUDIO, and I can offer during your stay some Artistic leisure time.<\/p>\n

3. SERVAS SPAIN IS CREATING A TEAM TO PRACTICE SPANISH with all our Servas friends all around the world:
\nIf you would like to practice your SPANISH so you do not forget it or want to improve your language skill, please contact our GRUPO DE ESPA\u00d1OL para Servas del mundo at spain@servas.org :<\/p>\n

a) Jesus Tabares. Para hablar en espa\u00f1ol, cont\u00e1ctame en (to speak Spanish with me please contact me at) spain@servas.org. I live in Getafe, near Madrid. I am a retired teacher.
\nb) Luc\u00eda Peralta Name: Luc\u00eda, Age: 40, Job: Doctor, Interests: Nature, Meditation, Discussing with people, dancing Lindy Hop. Place of residence: Heras (Cantabria, North of Spain ). Languages: English ( low intermediate), French ( basic ).
\nSkype: lucia.peralta.munguia
\n Nombre: Luc\u00eda Peralta, Edad: 40, Trabajo: M\u00e9dica, Aficiones: Naturaleza, Meditaci\u00f3n, Conversar con gente, Bailar Lindy Hop. Lugar de residencia: Heras ( Cantabria, Norte de Espa\u00f1a). Idiomas: Ingl\u00e9s ( intermedio bajo ), Franc\u00e9s ( b\u00e1sico ).  .
\nc) Pilar Beltr\u00e1n. I live in Madrid and I am a teacher, and you can contact me at spain@servas.org ( Also I would love to chat in English).<\/p>\n

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<\/a>MAKING CONNECTIONS IN SOUTH, CENTRAL AND NORTH AMERICA<\/h2>\n

Brazil<\/a>, Canada<\/a>, Chile<\/a>, Costa Rica<\/a>, USA<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/a>SERVAS BRAZIL<\/h3>\n

Contact address: brazil@servas.org<\/p>\n

Servas Brazil would like to introduce Brazil to Servas travelers, beyond beaches, Sao Paulo and Igua\u00e7u Falls.
\nSee these projects:
\n santiagoecoliving.blogspot.com and rendeirasbrasil.blogspot.com<\/p>\n

There is the possibility for Servas travellers to take part in a two week programme that includes Salvador da Bahia, the first capital city, an environmental project in Santo Antonio de Jesus, Bahia State and Petrolina and Juazeiro, twin cities on the border of Bahia and Pernambuco States.
\nIn Petrolina you will visit the Women Association (http:\/\/mulheresrendeiras.blogspot.com.br\/p\/blog-page_68.html) and vineyards and may also cruise the S\u00e3o Francisco River. There are also volunteer opportunities at the University.
\nCome with a willingness to learn and teach and share!
\nThere are also possibilities for Environmental International Day in June each year.
\nWe expect that you will write us a small report about your experience to share with the Servas community and the blog of both projects.
\nFor more information contact Alvany Santiago at brazil@servas.org<\/p>\n

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<\/a>SERVAS CANADA<\/h3>\n

Contact address: canada@servas.org<\/p>\n

Servas Canada is interested in contributing to Making Connections with possibilities for language and cultural experiences for Servas members of all ages. For more information contact canada@servas.org<\/p>\n

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<\/a>SERVAS CHILE<\/h3>\n

Contact address: chile@servas.org<\/p>\n

Servas Chile offers the possibility of a language and cultural experience for Servas members of all ages. Hospitality would be offered in various cities in Chile for up to one month. More information from chile@servas.org<\/p>\n

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<\/a>SERVAS COSTA RICA<\/h3>\n

Contact address costarica@servas.org
\nServas Costa Rica has connections with a number of social projects which travellers could visit during their stay.
\nFor more information contact costarica@servas.org<\/p>\n

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<\/a>SERVAS USA<\/h3>\n

contact address : usa@servas.org
\nServas USA would like to participate in the Making Connections project. Contact usa@servas.org for more information about possible programs and projects.<\/p>\n

<\/a>MAKING CONNECTIONS IN ASIA<\/h2>\n

India, <\/a>Indonesia, <\/a>Thailand<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/a>SERVAS INDIA<\/h3>\n

Contact address: india@servas.org<\/p>\n

Welcome to India.
\nWe are happy to receive Servas travellers to learn, to enjoy, to connect and to share. We are of many diversities, religions, culture, climates, languages, food etc. If you would like some help to explore possibilities for your visit that can offer a more in-depth experience and understanding of life in India please let us know.
\nContact Abhay Shaha, national secretary at india@servas.org.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>SERVAS INDONESIA<\/h3>\n

Contact address: indonesia@servas.org<\/p>\n

To Servas Travelers who are already exploring Indonesia or those who plan to visit Indonesia… We in Servas Indonesia are happy to have you staying longer with us to work in one of our projects.
\nOur members would like to promote the Making Connections programme through the activities we can offer such as teaching English, working on an Outward Bound project, learning the Indonesian language and appreciating local cultures by learning about nature and traditional arts. So far we have 4 places with different projects, that is, in Temanggung, Ngadirejo, Solo and Ambarawa. So you could change places during your stay.
\nThese projects take place throughout the year, so it\u2019s possible for you to come at any time.<\/p>\n

If you would like more information contact Indonesia@servas.org
\nOr direct to me at aminsudarto@gmail.com and my local mobile +62811275845.
\nThanks and Welcome,
\nAmin Sudarto.
\nServas Indonesia NS.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>SERVAS THAILAND<\/h3>\n

Contact address: thailand@servas.org
\nServas Thailand would like to welcome you to the land of smiles. Rich in culture, natural beauty and vibrant socio-political development, Thailand has much to explore during a longer stay.
\nWe have almost 50 hosts for day visits and overnight stays across our different regions in the country. We are ready to help you interact with our local communities, spend time with you over our world famous street food or perhaps a boat trip along the river, trekking over the mountain or camping in the forests.
\nLet us know if you would like to be a volunteer. Possibilities could include working in a wildlife sanctuary, at a meditation camp, helping in a hospital or in the paddy fields. Drop us a line and see you soon!
\nJuly 2017<\/p>\n

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<\/a>MAKING CONNECTIONS IN AFRICA<\/h2>\n

Botswana<\/a>, Burundi<\/a>, Cameroon<\/a>, Gambia<\/a>, Ghana<\/a>, Malawi<\/a>, Rwanda<\/a>, Tunisia<\/a>, Uganda<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/a>SERVAS BOTSWANA<\/h3>\n

Contact address: botswana@servas.org<\/p>\n

As National Secretary in Botswana I invite Servas travellers to visit our country. We have NGO organisations, schools, hospitals that you can visit. There are also opportunities to be a volunteer such as teaching.
\nWe can offer a cultural exchange and visits, so you can know more about our Botswana.
\nA visit could be for few days or longer if staying with more than one host or perhaps elsewhere.
\nTravellers would need to cover some of their own costs including transport – some projects are outside the main town,
\nWe use our local language and English.
\nIf you are interested in knowing more contact me at botswana@servas.org.
\nKeletso Mompati<\/p>\n

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<\/a>SERVAS BURUNDI<\/h3>\n

Contact address: burundi@servas.org
\nMembers of Servas Burundi are interested in being part of the Making Connections project. If you are interested in coming to Burundi please contact us at burundi@servas.org<\/p>\n

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<\/a>SERVAS CAMEROON<\/h3>\n

Contact address: cameroon@servas.org
\nServas Cameroon would like to be part of the Making Connections project. Please contact us at cameroon@servas.org if you are interested in visiting our country.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>SERVAS GAMBIA<\/h3>\n

Contact address: gambia@servas.org
\nServas Gambia would like to be part of the Making Connections project. Please contact us at gambia@servas.org if you are interested in visiting our country.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>SERVAS GHANA<\/h3>\n

Contact address: Ghana @servas.org
\nServas Ghana would like offer a language and cultural experience to Servas members of all ages based in Accra the capital. This includes the possibility of ethnic skills learning and volunteering. For more information contact Yawa Sellaisse Ababio, the national main contact, at ghana@servas.org<\/p>\n

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<\/a>MALAWI<\/h3>\n

Contact address: malawi@servas.org.
\nFor more information contact Demelza Benbow at malawi@servas.org.
\nCountry: MALAWI – Southern Africa area. Length: 1 month.
\nProgramme includes:
\nOn arrival stay 2 days with National Sec then 2nights each with 5\/6 Blantyre hosts. Hosts will:- a)Take you to work with them for a day. b) Orientate you to taking minibuses etc. c) Help you study Chichewa.
\nA longer-stay with hosts while completing voluntary work with an allocated NGO\u2019s which could be:- Queens Hospital \u2013 accountancy, finances; Namasimba Day Centre \u2013 teaching 3-8yrs.; Open Arms Care of babies\/feeding\/play; Chichiri Prison \u2013 Ladies section \u2013 English.
\n2 weeks self-funded travel around Malawi finishing with debrief with national secretary.
\nRequirements:
\nYou must: be 18y+ and a \u2018model\u2019 Servas-traveller; have experience as a Servas traveller\/host; be able to communicate well\/ok in English; cover cost of travel to Malawi; have sufficient funds to cover cost of lunches and local travel, Chichewa language lessons, travel Insurance, pocket money; give a PowerPoint presentation about your life and country; buy food and cook dinner each week for your \u2018long-stay\u2019 hosts.; have funds to travel in Malawi in your last week.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>SERVAS RWANDA<\/h3>\n

Contact address: rwanda@servas.org
\nServas Rwanda hosts welcome Servas travellers and would like to offer opportunities for them to experience and understand the culture, history and environment of Rwanda. For more information contact rwanda@servas.org<\/p>\n

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<\/a>SERVAS TUNISIA<\/h3>\n

Contact address: tunisia@servas.org
\nIt will be my pleasure to discuss with you some opportunities to deeply visit and discover the beauties of our country.
\n Adel Ali, national main contact at tunisia@servas.org<\/p>\n

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<\/a>SERVAS UGANDA<\/h3>\n

Contact address: uganda@servas.org
\nServas Uganda would like to be involved in the Making Connections project and to offer Servas travellers possibilities for a cultural programme and volunteering. For more information contact uganda@servas.org.<\/p>\n

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EUROPE, AMERICAS, ASIA, AFRICA, see also https:\/\/servas.org\/en\/identity-and-goals\/making-connections MAKING CONNECTIONS IN EUROPE Austria, Britain, Czech Republic, Georgia, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Poland, Romania, Spain SERVAS AUSTRIA Contact address: austria@servas.org Austria is offering longer stays for both adults and young people; an individual programme … Weiterlesen →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[31,32,71],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2007","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-afrika","category-english","category-si"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.servas-austria.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2007","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.servas-austria.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.servas-austria.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.servas-austria.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.servas-austria.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2007"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.servas-austria.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2007\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2182,"href":"https:\/\/www.servas-austria.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2007\/revisions\/2182"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.servas-austria.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2007"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.servas-austria.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2007"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.servas-austria.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2007"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}