As a part of my pre departure training and my
last semester of classes, myself along with the rest of my cohort are part of a
non-for profit group known as Indevours. Indevours is an organization that
is managed by each incoming class in their third year before they leave for
their international placements. Our goal is to raise awareness about who we are
and the importance of sustainable development along with raising funds to
offset the cost of our international unpaid internships.
Indevours define themselves as a group of
twenty-seven diverse university students heading to seven different countries
around the world in search of ways to make a
positive difference in the
realities of international development.
Our vision is to create positive and sustainable development for
societies, the environment and the economy. We seek to empower and build
capacity in others locally and globally by harnessing diversity, innovation and
opportunity.
Our values are:
Optimism – We seek ways to embody a positive sense of determination, and
believe that change can happen in a world ridden with adversity and challenge.
Education – We gain theoretical and hands-on knowledge and experience by
learning from and with others, to take action in solving real-life problems.
Stewardship – We aim to be accountable to those we
collaborate with, and foster sustainability while working in our environment.
In order to raise funds and spread awareness, Indevours have
organized a variety of local events around the KW area. Our first event was The
Battle of the Bands that took place at Bobby O’Brien’s Pub in Kitchener where
we had several local bands perform who competed for an awesome grand prize. Our
second event was a Family Fun Festival located at Waterloo Square, which
featured local games and crafts from each of the countries we will be working
in.
Our next event will we held on July 27th 2013 in
Waterloo. The Indevours are organizing a Global Gala, which will feature a
keynote speaker, a three-course meal and a silent auction. To find out more
about Indevours and the Global Gala check out our website.
That sounds like such a great group of people to work with in preperation for your internship! I absolutely love the value of optimism that your group shares since I believe that too many people don't look to make a difference because they believe that the actions of one CANNOT make a positive change within society. It takes people like you to show that it CAN be done. I'm proud of you and your efforts and I wish you all the best of luck in raising the funds you need!
ReplyDeleteYou and the rest of the Indevours are doing a great job in raising awareness and promoting change! I am proud of your work and I think raising awareness about what Indevours are about will really help in informing people about the direction we need to take to promote change!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great group of people to work with. I love how you all share the same values and are committed in creative positive and sustainable development throughout the globe. I wish you all the best in your internships! And congratulations on being the change you wish to see!
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