I am starting this blog, as I hope it to be my official diary for everyone interested whilst I head to Central America, where I will be working with the organisation Casa Alianza, working with street children in Nicaragua.
I will keep this blog for al those interested in following my work and especially for those who are equally working in development or human rights.
I will leave this is as a little introduction for the time being, and more information will appear on this site as I prepare to head off in October.
For the time being, seeing as I will be working as a volunteer, I'm dong what I can to raise money and gather funds whilst I am away. Anybody who thinks they might be interested in sponsoring me for this type of work, or helping me raise publicity, your support will be greatly appreciated.
In the mean time, please let me know if you would like more info about the work I will be doing. I would love to be able to promote my work and the work of Casa Alianza in my local community, and anybody who wants to help me do this, would be great to have your help!
More updates willl follow,
Simon
About Me
- Simon Walters
- My name is Simon Walters - I work for Casa Alianza Nicaragua. Casa Alianza Nicaragua is a non-profit NGO, working to protect, support and rehabilitate children living on streets, victims of abuse, violence, abandonment, commercial and sexual exploitation and human trafficking. I work as a specialist member of staff, coordinating healthy and sustainable activities for the kids in our protection, and on the international development side of things - working with all the Casa Alianza sites in Latin America. I hold a MA in International Law and Human Rights from the United Nations University for Peace, and a MA in History from the University of Edinburgh. I am very involved in the Model United Nations, and in 2009 served as the Founding Secretary General of Mostar International Model United Nations, in Bosnia and Herzegovina. I also have experience in English teaching, coaching public speaking and debating, acting and radio presenting.
