Nadia Cann
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I was born in Truro, Cornwall in 1976 and came to the Algarve for the first time in 1979. We have been here ever since I completed my schooling and University in the UK where I studied French, German and European Economics before embarking on teacher training.
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I taught French and German for eight years in a secondary school before moving to teach primary in international schools here in the Algarve.
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I have two daughters, Jasmine who is a young adult and Kaia who is at school, plus a number of pets! The girls have grown up knowing that charity is a way of life and I want them to be aware of the different situations here, in what seems to be an idyllic country.
Having helped out with a number of charities, Bernadette asked me to take over as Coordinator for Algarve Network for Families in Need. Having a good knowledge of the Algarve and the language, I have had the privilege of working with many families, helping to provide them with a better life.
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We have been supported by a fantastic team of volunteers who give up their free time to help our families. It certainly helps my life balance of teaching, being a mum and helping others. The network is also extremely lucky to have wonderful supporters; without them none of our work would be possible.