Leigh Matassa
A small town girl from Kingston Ontario, Leigh has had a passion for travel for as long as she can remember. Her involvement in Social Justice led her to complete an undergrad in International Development and a post-grad in project management. Now, Leigh is in Ghana with Youth Challenge International working on entrepreneurship, sexual reproductive health and substance abuse with the Ghanaian youth.
Monday, 29 April 2013 00:00
Lessons Learned in Ghana
Leigh reflects on the lessons learned while volunteering abroad.
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Friday, 19 April 2013 00:00
Finding Family Overseas
Leigh finds a support network on the other side of the world.
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Thursday, 11 April 2013 00:00
Feminism in a Foreign Country
Leigh faces a difficult decision; respect another country's culture or fight for what she believes is right.
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Saturday, 13 April 2013 00:00
Dealing with Disaster in Ghana
The best strategy for dealing when things go awry overseas.
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Tuesday, 26 March 2013 00:00
Canadians and Ghanaians – Kindred Spirits?
They may be a world apart, but Leigh is having no trouble finding similarities between Ghanaian and Canadian culture.
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