When I first arrived in Germany for my voluntary service, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Everything was new: the environment, the people, the culture, and of course, the language. I came from Rwanda with a background in software development and a deep desire to grow, not just academically but also personally and socially. I’m currently doing my voluntary service at Mergener Hof in Trier, and these first few months have been both challenging and rewarding in many ways....

My name is Eleshama Dua, I’m 21 years old and I’m currently volunteering in Germany for a year. I live in Trier and work there at Jugendhaus Bistum Trier. My Volunteer service has exceeded five months and it’s been an incredible journey, I’ve gained new experiences, formed new impressions and learned to manage everything independently, I’ll attempt to capture the essence of my experience in this newsletter....

„Schenke Glück und säe Freude“...