Here you can meet students currently taking part in one of the programmes at CICD.
April 2024 - Development Volunteer Programme
David Leyva, Colombia
Hi! I am David Leyva, I am 19 years old, I come from Guanajuato Mexico. I am a recently graduated mathematical physicist student. I come to be part of CICD, to help others and contribute something. also to improve as a person and see this side of life, to…
April 2024 - Development Volunteer Programme
Daniel Nemeth, Hungary
Hi! My name is Dániel, I came from Hungary, from the capital, Budapest. I'm 26 years old, so I was thinking, I need to go discover the world now or never. I was always looking for adventures and activities out of my comfort zone. And in the same time I wanted…
April 2024 - Development Volunteer Programme
Juan Manuel Mariño, Argentina
My name is Juan Manuel Mariño. I am 32 years old. I am from Formosa Argentina. I am a nurse. I wanted to learn from other people. acquire new knowledge and learn about other realities. To be able to help other people. I found CICD to be the best place to…
April 2024 - Development Volunteer Programme
Santino Rossini, Argentina
I am Santino Rossini, I was born 21 years ago in the province of Mendoza, Argentina. I am currently a student of International Relations, which allowed me to learn about current problems in the world. Where I see it necessary to give my small contribution to…
April 2024 - Development Volunteer Programme
Edson Eduardo, Brazil
My name is Edson Eduardo, I'm from Brazil and I am 25 years old. I decided to join to CICD because was my dream to do volunteer work, specially in Africa. I believe that it is a great opportunity for me, not just to do volunteer work but also to learn other…
April 2024 - Development Volunteer Programme
José Becerra, Colombia
My name is José. I am from Colombia. I love my country, but I also love travelling. I like my little town, but I also like to know distant cultures. I enjoy too much staying at home, but also walking in unknown cities or biking in the countryside abroad. In…
August 2024 - Poverty Activist Programme
Ángela Cárdenas Cano, Colombia
Hi guys! I'm Ángela Cárdenas Cano from Colombia, passionate about animals, nature, traveling, learning about new cultures, arts and social causes. I am a teacher by profession and a volunteer at heart, so when I heard about this opportunity I knew I wanted to…
August 2024 - Poverty Activist Programme
Belén Fraga Galeano, Uruguay
Hello everyone, my name is Belén I am from Uruguay but have been living in Spain the past 3 years. I arrived at CICD few weeks ago looking forward to living different experiences and learning many new things while trying to make a little difference in…
August 2024 - Poverty Activist Programme
Ellen Kotai Costa , Brazil
My name is Ellen and I am a free soul. As much as my sign horoscope- Virgo! - ground me in this world, I belong to the people, colors, flavors and learnings of the world. And living a stable and fulfilling life in my home country, Brazil, I always wanted…
February 2024 - Poverty Activist
Zsolt Neveri, Hungary
Hello, my name is Zsolt Néveri.I came from Slovakia. I am a Hungarian living in Slovakia. I am 39 years old. My qualification is low current electrical engineer. I have a humanitarian attitude, I like to help people.
October 2023 - Development Volunteer Programme
Tatiana Perez, Colombia
Hello everyone, I´m Tatiana from Colombia. Since I was a teenager, I wanted to do a volunteer program because I have been always curious about learning and meeting people from other cultures. The opportunity came a few months ago and now I am living in the…
October 2023 - Development Volunteer Programme
Rachel Lüttig-Pini, Belgium
Hello, my name is Rachel. I am French and German, born in Belgium, where I lived 18 years. Early on, I developed a huge interest in volunteering and helping wherever I can, which has shaped my path to where I am now.I am very excited and happy to be able to…
October 2023 - Development Volunteer Programme
Larissa de Lima Rosa, Brazil
Hey, Larissa here. I am Brazilian and came to CICD as part of the 10months team.Working with different people and cultures is one of my passions. I have a business management background and have added holistic therapy into my career and lifestyle. I am a…
October 2023 - Development Volunteer Programme
Florence Cerchiara, Brazil
Hi there, my name is Florence and I come from the Northeast part of Brazil. The first time volunteering in Africa came up, the idea sounded absurd, but only because it meant that leaving your comfort zone. At CICD I can act on how to be the change. In a…
October 2023 - Development Volunteer Programme
Gloria Luisetto, Italy
Hi, I’m Gloria from Italy! I’m still looking for my place in the world, but I know the path is that of human rights protection, environmental sustainability, and engagement in making the world a healthy and peaceful home for everyone. I graduated in Political…
October 2023 - Development Volunteer Programme
Marcela Jorquera, Chile
My name is Marcela, I am Chilean, an environmental engineer and in my free time a dance student. After working in the industry for 5 years, one day I asked myself, what is my purpose in life? and I couldn't find the answer, that's when I decided to try new…
October 2023 - Development Volunteer Programme
Kelvin Rodrigues, Brazil
Hello! My name is Kelvin, I'm Brazilian and I'm 31 years old. I started working as a volunteer approximately 10 years ago and never stopped. I truly believe in the power of each person to contribute to a better world, and volunteering is one of them. Choosing…
October 2023 - Development Volunteer Programme
Fernanda Vilches, Chile
Hello everyone, my name is Fernanda Vilches and I come from Chile.I am a cook and pastry chef, and also a bellydancer teacher.For a long time I wanted get out my comfort zone. I dreamed a long time about doing a volunteer experience. Since I arrived at CICD…
February 2024 - Poverty Activist
Rodrigo Ferreira, Brazil
Hi, my name is Rodrigo, I'm Brazilian and I consider myself a privileged person: for having the family I have, for having been born and raised in my country, for all the study and work opportunities I had and still have. I found in CICD an excellent…
October 2023 - Development Volunteer Programme
Rivanildo Mendes Novais, Brazil
Hello everybody!My name is Rivanildo, but I am called Riva.I'm 50 years old, I'm Brazilian, specifically from the state of Tocantins.I am a language teacher.I participated in the Gaia project here at CICD and now I'm part of the 10-months program team.I've…
February 2024 - Poverty Activist
Diàna Heinfarth, Hungary
My name is Diàna Heinfarth. I came from Hungary.Why am I here? Perhaps the best lesson is to learn, develop and meet new people. To do something good to make our world a better place. I have no expectations, because I think there are so many wonderful and…
February 2024 - Poverty Activist
Ákos Koncz, Hungary
My name is Ákos Koncz, father of 2 son. I am 59. Born and lived in Hungary until now. As a mountain climber l had the chance to travel a lot in the world, most probably this is why l choose to be cultural anthropologist. Once when l travelled in Tanzania at…
February 2024 - Poverty Activist
Sergio Angulo de los Rios, Spain
My name is Sergio, I come from Spain. I am a student of political science and sociology, my goal is to specialize in international relations focus on cooperation and development.Currently, standardized education offers a purely theoretical approach to the…
October 2023 - Development Volunteer Programme
Luis González, Spain
My name is Luis and I come from Tenerife (Spain). I am a musician and journalist and I decided to come here because to be a volunteer is like being on the top of the mountain of life, in terms of things that make you feel fulfilled, devoting time and effort…
August 2023 - Poverty Activist
Alejandra Paola Aguilar Bello, Mexico
Hi everyone!My name is Ale, I'm 28 years old. I arrived at CICD a few months ago, and since I started here, I felt that I am in the correct place and trying to do the correct thing. I have worked for different companies and even though I really like my job, I…
August 2023 - Poverty Activist
Ivett Simicska, Hungary
Hello! My name is Ivett, I’m from Hungary and I’m 25 years old. I started volunteering and getting to know different cultures 10 years ago, and since then I was looking for a big change, an opportunity that is gonna change my life, and leave a lasting impact…
August 2023 - Poverty Activist
Natalia Benitez, Argentina
Hello everyone! My name is Natalia Benitez, I am 37 years old, I was born in Entre Ríos province of Argentina, but I have lived in Tierra del Fuego (end of the world) for 18 years. I am a Mathematics teacher and Therapeutic Companion, I have been working as a…
August 2023 - Poverty Activist
Peter Gorog, Hungary
Hi! My name is Péter. I came from Hungary. I have been cleaning cars for 19 years, my job is also my hobby. 19 years is a very long time. I needed a change in my life. In the last 10 years, I learned a lot about Buddhism, that's how I started to help other…
August 2023 - Poverty Activist
Hiago Veiga, Brazil
My name is Hiago Veiga. I'm Brazilian. I finished high school, and for a few years, I worked in different jobs and started different courses because, to be honest, I was a bit lost. Fortunately, it changed last year. I joined CICD because having an…
February 2023 Poverty Activist
Carme Honorato, Spain
Hello everybody! My name is Carme, I’m 25 years old and I’m coming from Valencia (Spain). When I was young I started to do a social projects, and now one of the most important thing in my life is working and doing things for people, because I think that…
February 2023 Poverty Activist
Ana Jesus, Portugal
Hi! My name is Ana and I'm 38 years old and I am from Portugal.I believe in making a difference.The smallest thing you do, you should do it with love.No matter who you are, what you are or where you came from.My way in life is to have respect and love as a…
August 2023 - Poverty Activist
Clara Marin Ferrer, Spain
Hi there!My name is Clara and I'm coming from a small village in Valencia, Spain.A few years ago I finished my studies about social integration, that gave me the opportunity to work three years in a special education school. This experience taught me how to…