selected endorsements
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Testimonials
©2026
Various commendations showing gratitude and respect for Mardoche's work
selected endorsements
[02]
Testimonials
©2026
Various commendations sharing gratitude and respect for Mardoche's work
Richard Hoskins (The Boy in the River Author)
Richard Hoskins (The Boy in the River Author)
Richard Hoskins (The Boy in the River Author)
Jack Ironside (Arsenal)
Jack Ironside (Arsenal)
Jack Ironside (Arsenal)
'Mardoche is an inspiring man full of enthusiasm. He has a fantastic role model to others with an infectious positive outlook on life. I have known Mardoche for many years now and he has achieved so much but I known there is a lot more to come."
'Mardoche is an inspiring man full of enthusiasm. He has a fantastic role model to others with an infectious positive outlook on life. I have known Mardoche for many years now and he has achieved so much but I known there is a lot more to come."
Ross ( Raleigh international volunteer)
Ross ( Raleigh international volunteer)
Ross ( Raleigh international volunteer)
"I had the pleasure of knowing Mardoche in Costa Rica and still talk to him to this day, He is such a lovely man and I can't think of anyone more worthy of this than him, peace and love Scotland!"
"I had the pleasure of knowing Mardoche in Costa Rica and still talk to him to this day, He is such a lovely man and I can't think of anyone more worthy of this than him, peace and love Scotland!"
Tony Lemboye | Founder of Young Star Mentoring
Tony Lemboye | Founder of Young Star Mentoring
Tony Lemboye | Founder of Young Star Mentoring
Akosua Annobil (former Headliners UK Project )
Akosua Annobil (former Headliners UK Project )
Akosua Annobil (former Headliners UK Project )
"Mardoche is by far one the most committed and motivated young people I have had the pleasure to work with. His infectious enthusiasm and ability to tackle challenges with a smile motivates both his peers, and those who come in to contact with him. Mardoche has a bright future ahead, and will no doubt achieve whatever it is he put his mind to, I look forward to seeing his growth in coming years!"
"Mardoche is by far one the most committed and motivated young people I have had the pleasure to work with. His infectious enthusiasm and ability to tackle challenges with a smile motivates both his peers, and those who come in to contact with him. Mardoche has a bright future ahead, and will no doubt achieve whatever it is he put his mind to, I look forward to seeing his growth in coming years!"
Tom Boom (former Raleigh International )
Tom Boom (former Raleigh International )
'Mardoche is a positive man who is empowered to share his story with the world. passion on helping others is inspiring it's always a pleasure to work with Mardoche and I'm looking forward to seeing the impact his motivational speaking help to create."
'Mardoche is a positive man who is empowered to share his story with the world. passion on helping others is inspiring it's always a pleasure to work with Mardoche and I'm looking forward to seeing the impact his motivational speaking help to create."
Natasha Arpino (former CYP Peers mentor)
Natasha Arpino (former CYP Peers mentor)
Natasha Arpino (former CYP Peers mentor)
"Within my 8 years of knowing Mardoche in peers mentor and youth worker capacity. I implore his robust levels of resilience to flourish for infinity of aspirations. truly... a secret of success and joy, that is not fearful of making mistakes and striving for change"
"Within my 8 years of knowing Mardoche in peers mentor and youth worker capacity. I implore his robust levels of resilience to flourish for infinity of aspirations. truly... a secret of success and joy, that is not fearful of making mistakes and striving for change"
Tope Ibitaye (former Mentor)
Tope Ibitaye (former Mentor)
Tope Ibitaye (former Mentor)
"Working with Mardoche is always a joy and enriching time and experience. Mardoche is a bright, passionate and a thorough individual. He has a big heart and care towards his work- in motivating and being an example of experience and application of to all whom Mardoche meets and work with. A truly selfless and thoughtful person. who's creativity and care is all about encouraging and uplifting his peers, youth, society and community. Mardoche is a true Diamond in a rough, awaiting to shine and shimmer through. "
"Working with Mardoche is always a joy and enriching time and experience. Mardoche is a bright, passionate and a thorough individual. He has a big heart and care towards his work- in motivating and being an example of experience and application of to all whom Mardoche meets and work with. A truly selfless and thoughtful person. who's creativity and care is all about encouraging and uplifting his peers, youth, society and community. Mardoche is a true Diamond in a rough, awaiting to shine and shimmer through. "
Siobhan Child (Raleigh international volunteer)
Siobhan Child (Raleigh international volunteer)
Siobhan Child (Raleigh international volunteer)
"I met Mardoche in Costa Rica, 2015 with the programme 'Raleigh International'. It was the first time i had done anything like Raleigh, and was therefore understandably quite nervous upon arrival. I got to the base camp 3 weeks after most of the others there, which left me feeling a bit of outsider. I somehow ended up talking to Mardoche, who made me feel so much better; he was warm, kind and made me feel so at ease. I listened to him tell me about his life back home, and what he planned on doing in the future-I can genuinely say that straight way I found this man inspiring; the way he talked about life and the effects he one day wanted to have on the world was short of gripping.
"I met Mardoche in Costa Rica, 2015 with the programme 'Raleigh International'. It was the first time i had done anything like Raleigh, and was therefore understandably quite nervous upon arrival. I got to the base camp 3 weeks after most of the others there, which left me feeling a bit of outsider. I somehow ended up talking to Mardoche, who made me feel so much better; he was warm, kind and made me feel so at ease. I listened to him tell me about his life back home, and what he planned on doing in the future-I can genuinely say that straight way I found this man inspiring; the way he talked about life and the effects he one day wanted to have on the world was short of gripping.
Unfortunately, I did not get to spend a phase (either an expedition or two weeks helping a community) with him during Raleigh. However, after returning from phase, groups were asked to perform a skit of the time together. Mardoche's group's skit involved Mardoche keeping the group motivated while they were tirelessly building latrines for a Nicaraguan community. According to the group, when everyone was tired and feeling down, Mardoche would do always be the one to make them feel better and want to work harder, he would do this with a permanent smile on his face.
Unfortunately, I did not get to spend a phase (either an expedition or two weeks helping a community) with him during Raleigh. However, after returning from phase, groups were asked to perform a skit of the time together. Mardoche's group's skit involved Mardoche keeping the group motivated while they were tirelessly building latrines for a Nicaraguan community. According to the group, when everyone was tired and feeling down, Mardoche would do always be the one to make them feel better and want to work harder, he would do this with a permanent smile on his face.
After completing our final phases, awards were given out to those that had made an impact on Raleigh- these awards included 'Best Friend Golden Award', Outstanding Leadership' and 'Most Improved Language Skills'. Finally, the nominees for final award were revealed- Golden Mess Tin: Spirit Of Raleigh International'. This award was seen as the biggest one of the nights. Everyone was Extremely excited and within a few short seconds of the nominees (which included Mardoche) being told, everyone started chanting Mardoche's name! Eventually the winner revealed and, of course, it was Mardoche. Everyone stood up and cheered, it was phenomenal how much noise we managed to make! It was the best part of the night! It was obvious that he was the most memorable and touch the hearts of many. Although I didn't get to spend as much time with Mardoche as I would have liked to, it was obvious by the effect he had on people just what an incredible person. "
After completing our final phases, awards were given out to those that had made an impact on Raleigh- these awards included 'Best Friend Golden Award', Outstanding Leadership' and 'Most Improved Language Skills'. Finally, the nominees for final award were revealed- Golden Mess Tin: Spirit Of Raleigh International'. This award was seen as the biggest one of the nights. Everyone was Extremely excited and within a few short seconds of the nominees (which included Mardoche) being told, everyone started chanting Mardoche's name! Eventually the winner revealed and, of course, it was Mardoche. Everyone stood up and cheered, it was phenomenal how much noise we managed to make! It was the best part of the night! It was obvious that he was the most memorable and touch the hearts of many. Although I didn't get to spend as much time with Mardoche as I would have liked to, it was obvious by the effect he had on people just what an incredible person. "
Juan Felipe Lozano (Raleigh international volunteer)
Juan Felipe Lozano (Raleigh international volunteer)
Juan Felipe Lozano (Raleigh international volunteer)
"In my life I've got the Great luck of meeting great people and doing great things! I've travel in some countries of the world. One of the most great experience I've ever lived was Raleigh International, Where I got the chance of working as a volunteer in a social project an environmental project and a leadership program! This experience change my life, but not only because of the program, but because there is where I met my good friend Mardoche, we were living in a national park with other 12 people, working together eating together for 3 weeks. I like to call him Manny! He is the most positive gently humble and nice person I've ever met, he told me a little bit about his story,
"In my life I've got the Great luck of meeting great people and doing great things! I've travel in some countries of the world. One of the most great experience I've ever lived was Raleigh International, Where I got the chance of working as a volunteer in a social project an environmental project and a leadership program! This experience change my life, but not only because of the program, but because there is where I met my good friend Mardoche, we were living in a national park with other 12 people, working together eating together for 3 weeks. I like to call him Manny! He is the most positive gently humble and nice person I've ever met, he told me a little bit about his story,
I feel very sorry that my English was not good enough to understand perfectly everything that we talk about, working inside the deep forest conversations got deep, in that moment of my life I was very confused about many things, I was not sure about what I was going to do with my life, and talking to manny was always very nice and help me seeing things more positive! He teach me about Love tolerance and The willing of helping, I don't think he even though I learn does things from him, he is just so natural, that you get those things just by being around him! He is also a very strong person, physically and mentally! I remember having fun with him as we work on a trail in the national Park in Costa Rica, we had to bring some heavy rocks up the trail and we talk and sing all the way up, even we were tired, he's got a positive vibration that is very contagious. I really hope I can see him again, either way in England Costa Rica or in any part of the world!"
I feel very sorry that my English was not good enough to understand perfectly everything that we talk about, working inside the deep forest conversations got deep, in that moment of my life I was very confused about many things, I was not sure about what I was going to do with my life, and talking to manny was always very nice and help me seeing things more positive! He teach me about Love tolerance and The willing of helping, I don't think he even though I learn does things from him, he is just so natural, that you get those things just by being around him! He is also a very strong person, physically and mentally! I remember having fun with him as we work on a trail in the national Park in Costa Rica, we had to bring some heavy rocks up the trail and we talk and sing all the way up, even we were tired, he's got a positive vibration that is very contagious. I really hope I can see him again, either way in England Costa Rica or in any part of the world!"
Drive Forward Foundation
Drive Forward Foundation
Drive Forward Foundation
Richard Hoskins (The Boy in the River Author)
Richard Hoskins (The Boy in the River Author)
Richard Hoskins (The Boy in the River Author)