The following comments are from active participants in our program.

"My experience at CCIDD was amazing! Over the course of 10 days I learned more about myself and how I fit into the world then I thought possible. This trip has given me the opportunity to find other individuals that have some of the same goals as I do. Prior to the trip, I didn't know too much about the Social or Economic situation of Mexico, or many other countries in the world either. At school we learn about poverty, and violence, but never really know what it is because for most of us, we have not had to experience this in our life. The first hand experience I gained from the effort of the staff at CCIDD as well as the many people and places we visited helped to open my eyes to what life is like in places other than Canada and the United States. This experience taught me far more then I expected to learn, and I am so grateful for all that these people have done for me in my life. Right now I'm working to achieve my goals and to give back to these people, something that may not have been possible without the support of everyone especially the staff at CCIDD."
Brittany Rowland from Regiopolis-Notre Dame High School, Kingston, Ontario, January 2006

"Everybody should have this experience. It should be mandadotory in the educational system."

"I don't know how it was possible, but every day was more fulfilling than the previous day. I didn't think that it would get any better, but it did!"

"The speakers opened my hearts and feelings."

"CCIDD is a fantastic introduction to what Mexico is all about."

"CCIDD is providing an opportunity for people to find a junction between their world and the Third World."

"CCIDD provides space for people coming from all situations, to see, sense, explore, think, relate."

"I don't know how how to express how impressed I am with the sensitivity, purpose, openess and compassion of this "place""

"A chance to play the role of student/learner not tourist."

"A lot of people think that they have been informed on all the things we have learned. But until you witness it and become involved in it, you don't really get the whole experience."

"It was a wonderful learning experience as well as an eye opener."

"Thanks for the memories, awarness, great times."