How I Learned to Live Without
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- Written by: Daniel B. Sarvestani
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
When all my money was stolen in Nicaragua, I was at a loss. It turned out to be the best way to start the new year.
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Palming Off the Problem
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- Written by: Trina Moyles
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
For poor farmers in Nicaragua, palm plantations mean environmental destruction, chemical exposure—and a paycheque. Is there an alternative?
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Palming Off the Problem
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- Written by: Trina Moyles
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
For poor farmers in Nicaragua, palm plantations mean environmental destruction, chemical exposure—and a paycheque. Is there an alternative?
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Palming Off the Problem
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For poor farmers in Nicaragua, palm plantations mean environmental destruction, chemical exposure - and a paycheque. Is there an alternative?
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Youth Leaders in Action program for youth aged 17 to 25
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- Written by: Verge Magazine
- Category: Latest program news & sponsored content
Projects ranging from 6 to 9 weeks this winter.
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Volunteer at an Orphanage in Central or South America
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- Written by: Verge Magazine
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Make the wise choice—spend your next vacation volunteering at one of five orphanages in Peru, Nicaragua, Bolivia, Dominican Republic or Guatemala.
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The Cocoa Connection
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- Written by: Trina Moyles
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
How chocolate farmers are conserving Nicaragua’s rainforests.
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After the Honeymoon
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- Written by: Clare Esler
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
After the thrill of being in a new country has worn off, how do you experience newsness abroad?
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Choosing My Cross-Cultural Battles
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- Written by: Clare Esler
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Living in any foreign country, I have always felt on guard, trying to ensure what I say and do never offends a local.
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Being A Foreigner in Nicaragua
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- Written by: Clare Esler
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Dealing with the unexpected abroad; issues of power and privilege.
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Microfinance Helps Nicaraguans Bounce Back
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- Written by: Audrey Quinn
- Category: Why we travel
Small loans from alternative sources are changing lives.
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Joe Tourist: Fair-Trade Coffee in Nicaragua
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- Written by: Matthew Kadey
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
A fair-trade coffee cooperative in Nicaragua uses tourism to put much-needed dollars to work in their communities.
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