WORLDwrite: Who we are



	To return to the current site and home page click below www.worldwrite.org.uk This is ARCHIVE material WORLDwrite is an international voluntary youth project and educational charity with an inspiring track record of encouraging links between young people across the globe. WORLDwrite won enormous public support and celebrity backing for an exchange visit to Hiroshima in August 1995 on the fiftieth anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. In 1996 we co-ordinated a Europe-wide anti-racist exchange and tour, linking up with German school students, Algerian youth groups and holocaust survivors. The tour culminated in a Youth Summit in Strasbourg. In 1997 WORLDwrite arranged the first leg of a youth exchange and internet link up with Ghana in West Africa. British school students successfully challenged the notion that young people in Africa cannot cope with computers. Through a computer appeal launched with the IYEP-Ghana, British students took the first computer to Wulugu Secondary School in northern Ghana. WORLDwrite’s unique and ambitious programmes, promoting friendship amongst young people have proved to many that there are no obstacles to international understanding if we set our sights high. WORLDwrite is led by volunteers and school students. Participants and volunteers attend action committees across the UK to develop and implement programmes.

Ceri Dingle:
National Director
Ceri co-founded WORLDwrite with Birmingham school students. With a background in the arts and education and a profound commitment to equality Ceri has inspired many young people to realise their ambitions through international exchanges. The Brazilian Amazon Youth Exchange ‘98 is the latest in an impressive portfolio of projects Ceri has directed for WORLDwrite.

Peter Kwong:
Hosting
Co-ordinator
A key volunteer, Peter is leading the Ghana hosting programme for WORLDwrite. Peter also plans to make global internet links more than a pipe dream.

Neil Ross:
National Schools
Co-ordinator
Neil is 18 years old and is hoping to read development studies and economics at university. Neil has arranged major youth-led conferences and events and is currently co-ordinating a national speaking tour in schools and colleges.

Gregoire
Le Divellec:
Press Officer
French-born, with a background in geography, Gregoire has brought flair and ambition to WORLDwrite’s new programmes. Gregoire is determined to ensure many more people are aware of WORLDwrite’s projects.

Danny Frings:
Nottingham WORLDwrite Co-ordinator
Danny is 16 years old and manages the Nottingham centre and WORLDwrite group. Danny is looking for volunteers in the East Midlands to support local participants and their ambitious plans.

Grant Dyer:
Exchange
Co-ordinator
Grant is a doctoral research student at the London School of Economics. Grant’s love of Brazil and time spent in the Amazon has provided many important insights and inspired WORLDwrite’s 1998 programme.

Marcus Gilchrist:
Edinburgh WORLDwrite Co-ordinator
Marcus is WORLDwrite’s key volunteer in Scotland, supporting youth participants in their fund raising efforts and report back presentations.

Sandra Marques Pontes:
Brazil Liaison Co-ordinator
Sandra is a Brazilian-born Portuguese teacher and volunteer. Sandra is developing new partnerships with Brazilian groups in the run up to the Brazilian Amazon Youth Exchange ‘98.

Toni Berg:
Birmingham WORLDwrite Co-ordinator
Toni is 18 years old and a final year student at Cadbury college. Toni hopes to make more of Birmingham WORLDwrite’s new found premises and provide more opportunities for young people in the West Midlands.

Fiona Wain:
Administrator
Fiona is a graduate of social and economic history. She has brought administrative rigor and creative flair to the project, inspiring volunteers and implementing new initiatives.

Reshmi Parag:
National
Co-ordinator and Trustee
South African-born with a background in research and psychology, Reshmi has developed WORLDwrite’s growing national volunteer network. Reshmi is also producing a unique survey, comparing British and African youth attitudes.

Paula Smith:
Media Relations Officer
A cultural studies graduate with experience in media, film and campaigning on behalf of women. Paula is determined to ensure the Brazilian Amazon Exchange gets the air time it deserves.

Kirk Leech:
Co-Director
Kirk founded a youth organisation in Germany and has assisted with numerous exchange programmes. Now back in the UK he has brought WORLDwrite invaluable expertise.

JOHN CONROY
John inspired the Brazlian-Amazon Exchange. John completed his Masters degree at the Institute of Latin American Studies and has travelled and worked exclusively in Brazil.


	Ceri Dingle: National Director Ceri co-founded WORLDwrite with Birmingham school students. With a background in the arts and education and a profound commitment to equality Ceri has inspired many young people to realise their ambitions through international exchanges. The Brazilian Amazon Youth Exchange ‘98 is the latest in an impressive portfolio of projects Ceri has directed for WORLDwrite.		Peter Kwong: Hosting Co-ordinator A key volunteer, Peter is leading the Ghana hosting programme for WORLDwrite. Peter also plans to make global internet links more than a pipe dream.

	Neil Ross: National Schools Co-ordinator Neil is 18 years old and is hoping to read development studies and economics at university. Neil has arranged major youth-led conferences and events and is currently co-ordinating a national speaking tour in schools and colleges.		Gregoire Le Divellec: Press Officer French-born, with a background in geography, Gregoire has brought flair and ambition to WORLDwrite’s new programmes. Gregoire is determined to ensure many more people are aware of WORLDwrite’s projects.

	Danny Frings: Nottingham WORLDwrite Co-ordinator Danny is 16 years old and manages the Nottingham centre and WORLDwrite group. Danny is looking for volunteers in the East Midlands to support local participants and their ambitious plans.		Grant Dyer: Exchange Co-ordinator Grant is a doctoral research student at the London School of Economics. Grant’s love of Brazil and time spent in the Amazon has provided many important insights and inspired WORLDwrite’s 1998 programme.

	Marcus Gilchrist: Edinburgh WORLDwrite Co-ordinator Marcus is WORLDwrite’s key volunteer in Scotland, supporting youth participants in their fund raising efforts and report back presentations.		Sandra Marques Pontes: Brazil Liaison Co-ordinator Sandra is a Brazilian-born Portuguese teacher and volunteer. Sandra is developing new partnerships with Brazilian groups in the run up to the Brazilian Amazon Youth Exchange ‘98.

	Toni Berg: Birmingham WORLDwrite Co-ordinator Toni is 18 years old and a final year student at Cadbury college. Toni hopes to make more of Birmingham WORLDwrite’s new found premises and provide more opportunities for young people in the West Midlands.		Fiona Wain: Administrator Fiona is a graduate of social and economic history. She has brought administrative rigor and creative flair to the project, inspiring volunteers and implementing new initiatives.

	Reshmi Parag: National Co-ordinator and Trustee South African-born with a background in research and psychology, Reshmi has developed WORLDwrite’s growing national volunteer network. Reshmi is also producing a unique survey, comparing British and African youth attitudes.		Paula Smith: Media Relations Officer A cultural studies graduate with experience in media, film and campaigning on behalf of women. Paula is determined to ensure the Brazilian Amazon Exchange gets the air time it deserves.

	Kirk Leech: Co-Director Kirk founded a youth organisation in Germany and has assisted with numerous exchange programmes. Now back in the UK he has brought WORLDwrite invaluable expertise.		JOHN CONROY John inspired the Brazlian-Amazon Exchange. John completed his Masters degree at the Institute of Latin American Studies and has travelled and worked exclusively in Brazil.