Meet the students

Hello my name is Emilio, Im 25 years old and I'm from Seville (Spain). I used to work as filmmaker and cinematographer in Spain, but also I have been working as a cook in my country and United Kingdom as well. I'm here because after my experience as volunteer…

Hi! My name is Elisa, and I was born and raised in France with dual citizenship (French-American). There are many reasons why I came to CICD, and the one I like to emphasize the most is that one day I would like to open a gallery in order to tackle the…

Hi my name is Cecilia, I come from France, but my origin is Spanish. I am 58 years, and it's not too late to try a new life doing some things that I love, like working in community and travelling. .And I like so much to meet new people and share experiences.

Since being an activist is not really a degree that we can get by participating in a course, but a way of life, a state of mind or a way to interact with reality - and considering that it is very easy to get lost inside the bubble of boredom, senselessness,…

I'm Carla, I'm 24 years old and I come from Valencia (Spain).I am a student of Social Work and therefore, my curiosity about this world has always been a highlight for me. By chance, I was presented with the opportunity to carry out this programme and I could…

I born in Argentina and live most of my life there. But I have lived last years in Barcelona, Spain. I think that is my place in the world.You want to know my age? It isn’t important. Just I will say that I have 5 children and 9 grandchildren. Now I’m…

Beatriz Carmena from Spain, Climate Activist team May 2019Yehei!This part is for introduces myself, to write the things that define me ... The first one is my name: Beatriz. Second one, my country: Spain. That gives you a little advance of my personality from…

Ana Barbara Iglesias from Argentina, Climate Activist team May 2019My name is Ana, from Argentina. I am a filmmaker and photographer. When I finished my studies, I started to work on cinema and audiovisual productions. Last year, I made a long trip around…

Romina Italiano from Argentina, Climate Activist team May 2019Hello!!! My name is Romina, from Argentina. I'm 27 years old and I'm a social worker. I come to CICD because I felt that I had to do something for the people, but not only for my country. I think…

Yessica Varela from Venezuela, Climate Activist team May 2019My name is Yessica, I was born in Venezuela and I was looking to do something good for a while only in India, because I was recently in India for a few days and I was looking forward to more. This…

My name is Abel, I'm 24 years old and I am from the Canary Islands, Spain.I'm a barber and I come to CICD to help people who need it and grow as a person. I like to travel and meet people with a different point of view of life.

My name is Margarita Barbero, from Colombia. I had been working in the administative area during 10 years and I felt that it was time to close a cycle; the moment to do something different and travel had arrived. I usually think that it never is too late and…

Hello, my name is Vasile and I am from Romania.I decided to come to CICD because I want to be a small change in a bigger picture and this is the place that can be a starting point.I like the idea of community and I think that here is also a good place to know…

My name is Cristian, I am 28 years old and I come from Tenerife in Spain.I haven't been able to have a stable job and I have done different courses of professional training without ever being very clear what direction my life has to take. However, there is…

I am Idoia, I am 34 and I come from Navarra, a region in the north of Spain.I've always been a curious person and I think that's why I studied journalism. I think trying new things and challenge yourself is the best way to learn.I worked as a journalist for a…

Hi everyone! My name is Diego, I come from a small town in the north of Italy. I love travelling and I have been in many places in the last 5 years. I just started the Gaia programme and I'm understanding how this place works, so far so good! I love cooking…

Ines, Portugal Hello! I'm Inês and i arrive to CICD a few weeks ago. I never had the chance to finish university because I was not appreciating what i was doing anymore. I was studying classical guitar which is a beautiful thing to do and made me who I am…

My name is Juan Manuel, I am 24 years old and I was born in Argentina. When I was 18 years old I started to study Social Communication (journalist) because I think that the comunication is very important for community life. So I am in CICD because I like…

Hello everyone ; ) My name is Irene and I am from Spain!! I am 25 years old and I am enjoying the beginning of this experience. Before I made the decision to come here I was working as a children entertainer and I loved the job but I needed to search inside…

I am Juan and I arrived to CICD in 2018. I come from a town near to Madrid, my High school was a typical one, one of those schools that are how ‘’the high schools are supposed to be’’. When I finished, I started the university, as I was good a maths, and I…

Hello, my name is Cristiana Garrido, I'm 26 years old and I'm Portuguese. Before working at CICD, I worked as a waitress at several hotels in Lisbon. Tired of the cosmopolitan life and the exaggerated capitalism in which we live, I decided to look for…

Hello Everyone! My name is Zsolt. After two years of preparation I came here to CICD in March 2018 to change the path of my life. I had a job, I was paying my rent and stuff, had friends whom I went to have fun with, but that life was not enough, wanted to do…