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Welcome to A Rocha
In an environmental context often characterized by fear and paralysis, A Rocha is bringing hope through care of both people and places. We are preserving sensitive habitats and threatened species, growing organic food and feeding people living on low income, inspiring school children and training young people. A Rocha is changing the way people treat the earth.
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Hazelmere House – A New Home for Interns
Sturdy, adult-sized bunk beds have been built. New duvets have been purchased. The kitchen has been stocked. And the sofas have been steam cleaned -- all just in time for the arrival of 15 interns [...]
My Wonder-ful Internship
By Poppy Jenkinson My time at A Rocha was quite brilliant. After finding out that I didn’t get into my first choice of uni, I was disappointed but excited to take a gap year (I’m [...]
I am Like a Pelican of the Wilderness
By Fred Bunnel The island is about the size of a football field. The last time I was there (decades ago), there were nine living trees on it (white spruce and lodgepole pine) [...]