A Rocha International News, Issue 28: October 2002

A Rocha takes root in Bulgaria

Peter Harris, Director of A Rocha International, visited Bulgaria in July [2002] to meet the group who are planning the future of A Rocha Bulgaria - our 10th project. He reflects here on his impressions... more >>

A Summer focus on children

For some of the A Rocha team members, summer was a time to enjoy a well-earned break. For many others, it was the most demanding time of year, with long-planned children’s clubs involving all the staff and volunteers as well. more >>

An Autumn day in Portugal

Marcial Felgueiras, Director of A Rocha Portugal, reports from Cruzinha (A Rocha’s first field study centre) in the Algarve. more >>

Members’ Week at Cruzinha: 27 March - 3 April 2003

To celebrate twenty years of A Rocha and ten years of A Rocha Portugal (as a registered charity) we are planning a special programme for our nostalgic seven-day holiday - local fieldwork with the team, Violinda’s wonderful cooking and a trip to the west coast included. more >>

Creating Community

Miranda Harris worked at A Rocha’s field study centre in Portugal for twelve years before becoming International Co-ordinator with her husband, Peter. She is now a member of the French team, with particular responsibility for pastoral care in A Rocha. more >>

An A-Z of Practical Conservation: V is for Volunteering

Volunteering for a conservation organisation is a wonderful way to encounter wildlife, make new friends and learn new skills. It can also be a very cheap way to have a good “holiday”. Most A Rocha members live in countries where conservation charities are in need of volunteers, so you don’t have to travel far. more >>

Working to show God’s love in the USA

Why does an A Rocha project exist in any country? A key reason is to “show God’s love for all creation” in a specific context. Through the prophet Jeremiah, God encourages his “exiles” to invest themselves in the location where He, Himself, has placed them. They are to plant gardens, to seek the welfare of their city and to pray on its behalf. (Jeremiah 29:4-7). more >>

Fieldwork on the Kenyan Coast

Laura Roberts, a volunteer with A Rocha Kenya, reports on the need for experienced fieldworkers at Mwamba - the new field study centre on the coast at Watamu. more >>

Volunteers Wanted!

Czech - Lebanon - Finland - Kenya - UK - France - Canada more >>