Development and Humanitarian work around the world, Paul Calvert spoke to Valentina Clementelli at their office in Jerusalem

"To do With" is one of the main pillars of AVSI method: I think that having in place valuable and solid partnerships with motivated local CSOs operating in their own community to change their lives, it is itself a way to make the difference.

Paul: Why do you do what you do?

Valentina: We believe in the values of cooperation and solidarity. In a world where everyone closes doors we firmly believe that humanity is interconnected and we cannot simply turn the other way in front of problems. If we have had the luck of being born in a part of the world where we enjoy more access to education and resources it is our moral duty to share it with others recognising that we all share the same human experience.

Paul: What is your prayer for the future?

Valentina: We do hope from the bottom of our heart that the future will bring new opportunities to the people of Palestine starting from the idea that, if we provide tools to improve the education of young generations, the society successively rebuilds itself through more awareness and strength to be resilient.