The Story Behind Cashew Nuts
April 27, 2018
While travelling in Thailand and Myanmar I discovered how cashew nuts are grown and processed. … More The Story Behind Cashew Nuts
Category: Human rights
Deciding to go to Myanmar
April 15, 2018
Exploring reasons for deciding to travel to Myanmar and what I discovered about the people, culture and food. … More Deciding to go to Myanmar
The Migrant’s Plight
January 7, 2018
Teaching Burmese migrants here in Thailand, I hear of their stories, their struggles and their aspirations: their predicament often dominates my thoughts. While working with a migrant population is a new experience for me, migration itself is woven into my heritage. Aotearoa/New Zealand, where I grew up, is a country founded on migration. My ancestors predominantly … More The Migrant’s Plight
The Guilt of Privilege
December 27, 2017
The student’s caring bespectacled eyes beckoned me, “Teacher! Come and have some of my lunch. Please!” Dishes of vegetable, chicken and rice were quickly exhibited. “Oh thanks! But, I already have my lunch,” I replied. Some two hours later, having changed out of my teacher’s uniform, I was wandering through school carrying a small backpack. “Teacher! Where are you … More The Guilt of Privilege
Stop Where You Are
December 5, 2017
“Stop where you are Under fading stars This is the world we’ve made There is no better place, it’s true Light a fire where you are” (“Stop Where You Are” by Corinne Bailey Rae (2016)) December 1st. The first day of the last month of the year. The beginning of advent. And World AIDS Day. … More Stop Where You Are
