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Behi Barzegar, Food Technologist, Helping Hands Women's Group - Guyana

Jessica Dubelaar

Feb 24 2011



Behi Barzegar is a Food Technologist working with the Helping Hands Women's Group (HHWG) in Lethem, Guyana. She's using her experience in food manufacturing in the UK and her Master's in International Development to assist the HHWG improve their business practices. So far the first year of her placement has seen a number of successes; listen as she discusses the challenges faced and how the group is overcoming them.

To view my photos from Guyana, click here.

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At Cuso International, we believe we are changing the world, one volunteer at a time. That’s because volunteering can be transforming for both the overseas community and volunteer. Each year, we send hundreds of global citizens to work on collaborative development projects in more than 40 countries around the world. The views expressed in these podcasts do not necessarily reflect the views of Cuso International or its supporters. About Jessica Dubelaar

I'm a Public Engagement Officer with Cuso International based out of Toronto, ON. I joined Cuso International after five years working with NGO coalitions in Atlantic Canada and Ontario. Through my own work overseas in Ghana and Nigeria I've experienced first-hand how transformational international volunteerism can be.

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