About Alexandra Svoboda

Alexandra Svoboda I'm 26, born and raised in Germany to a Czech mother. I've spent the last seven years of my life in the U.S., primarily in Chicago, where I completed my bachelor and MBA. Over the last couple of years, I've learned the importance of helping those in need and I have set my eyes on the humanitarian world where I can help make a difference in developing countries. I'm not afraid to move mountains, I have my shovel in hand and an enthusiastic spirit to make it happen!

Alexandra's Posts:

Great Progress!!

August 27th, 2010 by Alexandra Svoboda

T minus 9 weeks until I’m leaving Chicago to go to Haiti! Time is flying by but I’ve done some great progress over the past six weeks in preparation.

Plane tickets were booked and paid for.
I went to the local police station and got my police report (no felonies, YES!! ).
Went to the doctor and had me a physical. Doc says I’m in great shape and ready to go.
I sent in a check with the program fee. I hope it will arrive in New Zealand soon.
Fundraising has begun and is progressing very fine! I had sent out about 40 [...]

Following my heart back to Haiti

July 12th, 2010 by Alexandra Svoboda

One week ago today, I applied and was approved for the Haiti Volunteer program with the Global Volunteer Organization. Only five days later, I booked my flight and it is official: I will be travelling to Haiti on October 31st until November 30th! I can’t express how happy and excited I am to finally have the dates set!! After I visited Haiti for the first time in February 2009, my heart was set on going back. When the earthquake hit on January 12 (six months ago today), I was completely heart-broken and ready to leave as soon as possible. Finally, [...]


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