To work as volunteers in CCV is something we will remember for the rest of our lives... We are two girls from Norway named Siri & Veronica, we are both turning 22 this year.

We first came here in January 2009 and spent 4 weeks here. We didn't know what to expect when we arrived. The first thing that hit us was the very hot weather outside the airport. The driver from CCV drove us to the village, and when we drove thru the gate, we saw a wonderful place! A clean village with flowers, trees, grass, cottages, playground and a really nice atmosphere. We got a guided tour around the village, it was much to take in, so many kids and impressions.

It was a volunteer from Scotland here so we got told how everything worked around here, and she could answer our questions. We got to eat wit the older and the most functional children. That is a whole lot of fun. Because they speak English, it's very easy to communicate with them.

The thing we love the most about CCV is they have everything they need for a full life. It's a place for them to live not just a place to stay. Every child is important to make the village as it is. They all do their part to the village. Help in feeding, strolling, do dishes, cleaning, laundry and helping their brothers and sisters. Some of the kids who aren't capable to go to school work in laundry or have their task to do. They are not stopped by a mental or physical delay and they love doing their part to the village.

It's also great to see how much the kids love their mamas and papas (the caregivers) and it seems like everybody who's working here loves it. The staff is awesome! After leaving here in February, we spent a month traveling around in Asia. We then decided we definitely wanted to go back to CCV again.

December 16, 2009, we were back in CCV again, it was great to be back! We were excited to see if they remembered us and see them all again. Some of the kids said "Hi, mama Siri and mama Veronica" and some said "What's your name?" So some did and some didn't remember us.