By: Matt Milligan Hello everyone! Another month has flown by here in Swaziland, we have been very busy working on our assignments, helping to organize Olympic Day, making friends and creating memories. As Jon and I worked diligently on our assigned projects, we have been able to spend a few days per week at the […]
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My International Experience – June 2018
By: Matthew Leidl Dumela Friends, Well just like that I am around the half way mark of my international experience and time continues to fly by. It’s hard to believe that I will be home in less than two months! So far, this experience has taught me so much about the sport industry and has provided […]
Legends Week was Legendary
By: Raiven de Souza This past week is definitely one for the books! Not only did the rugby union hold their annual legends week, my friends came down to visit and helped me celebrate my 21st birthday island style. Every year, two retired professional rugby players from Europe come to TCI to take part in […]
Commonwealth Games Canada’s SportWORKS Program – Call for Local Partner Preliminary Applications Extended
Commonwealth Games Canada has extended its call for applications from potential Local Partners for the SportWORKS Program until August 31st, 2018. Included below is an overview of the Program, details on how you can apply and a downloadable application form. Please note that preference may be given to projects that, in whole or in part, empower women […]
My International Experience – May 2018
By: Matthew Leidl Dumela friends, The month of May is coming to an end and it has now been around three weeks since I touched down on African soil in Gaborone, Botswana. So far it has been a great experience meeting new people and settling into a new culture. Everyone has welcomed me with open […]
The Spirit of Swaziland!
By: Jonatan Osorio De Leon Hello readers, family, and friends back home Jonatan here! Un Jani! (How are you!) One month down already? Man, how quickly time flies. First off, I’m glad to say that I feel as if I have fully adapted to living here in Swaziland and boy oh boy has it ever […]
1 month down – 3 to go
By: Raiven de Souza A rollercoaster of emotions is exactly what I have been experiencing as I have just passed the one-month mark of being in TCI. On the bright side, I have been given so many opportunities I never thought I would partake in and have seen plenty of progress within the youth rugby program. […]
It’s Been Great – Nuff Said!
By: Raiven de Souza Just when I thought my time at Brock University couldn’t get any better, they provided me the opportunity to be an intern with the Turks and Caicos Islands Rugby Football Union (TCIRFU). It has now been three weeks since I landed in Providenciales and I have loved every moment of it. […]
I’ve Had the Time of My Life (In Swaziland)
By: Benjamin Kent Sawubona for the last time readers, 3 months already! Crazy to think about, but my time here in Swaziland has come to an end. I am writing this blog the afternoon of my last day of work. Monday I will be flying back home to Canada with a plethora of knowledge, amazing […]
International Day of Sport for Development and Peace/Introducing Commonwealth Games Canada’s next Canadian SportWORKS Officers
Today marks 2018’s International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP). It is a day to celebrate sport as a tool for development and peace, to highlight how sport can be used to promote such things as gender equality, social change and community development. #IDSDP2018 provides an opportunity to further the conversation about the important role […]