Advocating for Child Rights with FMSI (Marist International Solidarity Foundation), by Celeste Rebbechi.
“In January 2017, I was lucky to have the opportunity to undertake a Marist volunteer internship with FMSI in Rome. Working with FMSI over this six-week period gave me incredible insight into life working for an NGO, and allowed me to further develop my professional research skills.
It was inspiring to spend each day surrounded by people committed to making the world a better place and ensuring that every child’s right to education is protected and valued. I also spent two weeks in Geneva, observing the meetings of the United Nations Committee for the Rights of the Child, which was an amazing experience on both a personal and professional level.
I have been blessed to meet so many wonderful members of the Marist community during my stay at the General House and I would like to thank each and everyone one of them for enriching my experience, teaching me many things and making me feel so very welcome.”
By: Celeste Rebbechi
Marist Volunteers Australia
FMSI (Marist International Solidarity Foundation) focuses on child’s rights and protection by offering training, developing protocols across the Marist world and supporting advocacy for children through United Nations mechanisms in Geneva.
Marist Volunteers Australia coordinates volunteer experiences just like Celeste’s. For more information visit www.maristvolunteersaustralia.com or email mva@marists.org.au