THE LINDERSVOLD BLOG

Stories, thoughts & politics

 

 

  

Stories, thoughts & politics

 

 

Dignity for all in practice

Dignity for all in practice

Poverty is a violation of human dignity and it is also a direct violation of human rights. Poverty is a complex issue which needs to be addressed in a number of ways.

Solidarity, not Charity

Solidarity, not Charity

Volunteering for development organisations are discussing the issue of “inclusive volunteering for global equality”, and DRH Lindersvold is no exception. Solidarity and justice are valid aspects in this respect.

Back to school: Kadam Step Up

Back to school: Kadam Step Up

Through Kadam Step Up, out-of-school children can catch up and acquire knowledge and skills appropriate for their age, so they can re-join the mainstream school system.

10 things to pack for rural Malawi

10 things to pack for rural Malawi

We asked some returned volunteers who have spent six months in different parts of Malawi for advice: “What should you remember to pack if you are going to spend six months in the Malawian countryside?”

Mozambique: 7  interesting facts

Mozambique: 7 interesting facts

Here are seven interesting facts about Mozambique which we hope will inspire you to learn more about this fantastic country. Our partner ADPP Mozambique was established more than 40 years ago.

Happy Africa Day 2022!

Happy Africa Day 2022!

Africa Day on 25 May every year celebrates the unity and diversity of Africa. Here are 8 interesting facts about one of the richest, most diverse continents we have on Earth: Africa – where humanity also originated.

7 tips for a more biodiverse  garden

7 tips for a more biodiverse garden

Practical advice on how to make your garden more biodiverse – a small paradise for insects, amphibians, birds, and small mammals. Every little green space counts – especially in urban areas in Europe.

7 advantages of growing a garden

7 advantages of growing a garden

Apart from being more self-reliant and contributing to an inspiring greener environment, vegetable growers enjoy a number of health benefits. Here are seven of our favourite reasons for starting a vegetable patch.

7 reasons why we love pulses

7 reasons why we love pulses

Beans, lentils, chickpeas and split peas are the most common types of pulses. As we celebrate World Pulses Day on 10 February, we share some very good reasons why we love them!

Food safety is everyone’s business

Food safety is everyone’s business

An estimated 600 million – 10% of people in the world – fall ill after eating contaminated food and 420.000 die every year. Access to sufficient amounts of safe & nutritious food is key to sustaining life & promoting good health.

The stigma of albinism

The stigma of albinism

Even living among Caucasians, people with albinism look different and will sometimes be harassed or ridiculed for their pale looks. But imagine living in a black community, where myths actually make your appearance lethal.

About meat consumption

About meat consumption

By now most of us have heard that meat is bad for the environment. Some of us have taken steps to eat less meat. Some have decided to go vegan. However, more meat than ever is produced in the world today.

Alternatives for Plastic

Alternatives for Plastic

All the talk about getting rid of plastic bags and stopping the use of plastic in the household can seem like a big task to take on since we are so used to plastic by now. But if you replace one thing at a time it isn’t so hard.

Poverty with dignity

Poverty with dignity

Mattia and Corinne trained to become international development volunteers at DRH Lindersvold. They went to a teacher training college in Amalika in southern Malawi for their project period, to work and to learn.

A Person I met in Malawi

A Person I met in Malawi

A Person I met in Malawi An article about how Giovanna sees her older colleague Shake from Malawi and talks about him and his struggles. She was volunteering 6 months in Teacher Training Collage with her husband Lucio.Shake   If I have to think of a person I met in...

The Dying Bees

The Dying Bees

To some people, the fact that our bees are dying in large numbers is completely new. To others, it is a constant reminder that we are not taking action fast enough. Pesticides account for a great deal to the death of insects.

Responsible fashion

Responsible fashion

80 billion items of new clothing are made every year globally. Since we are less than 8 billion people on the planet, and far from everybody get new clothes every year, some of us really need to have a look at our shopping habits.

Renewable energy · A voice of reason

Renewable energy · A voice of reason

Here are two familiar opinions about renewable energy: 1. Why don’t we just switch completely to renewable energy right away? And 2: Emissions during the production of wind turbines and solar panels are high.

Permaculture · A controlled chaos

Permaculture · A controlled chaos

‘Permaculture’ is a contraction of ‘permanent agriculture’ and is a form of farming based on sustainable principles which mimic the natural ecosystem. In this article, we talk about permaculture and why “a messy garden” is preferable.

Truths about Population

Truths about Population

The number of people on this planet has been increasing rapidly since the 1800s when we reached 1 billion. Will there be enough room for all of us? Will there be enough food? The answers might surprise you.

Empire of Men

Empire of Men

“We have many examples of Empires in History. And it has shown us that there is no justice in imperialism…” As part of their preparation to work and learn in the Global South, our volunteers study imperialism and colonialism.

10 Tips to Save Water in Daily Life

10 Tips to Save Water in Daily Life

Without water, there can not be life. 71% of the Earth’s surface is covered with water. However, only 3% of that amount is fresh water and only a shocking 1% is usable. Water shortage is an increasingly real concern.