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Empowering Women in Guyana

Details: Written by: Cuso International - Sponsor Content; Category: Why we travel

A graduate gains real-world experience on an international development internship.

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Healthcare Work in International Development
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It takes a special skill set to work as a healthcare provider in an international development setting. Here's what you need to know.
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Pack Your Rain Boots for Peru

Details: Written by: Cuso International - Sponsor Content; Category: Why we travel

An international development intern in Cusco gets a taste of local working culture—and guinea pig.

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Healthcare Work in International Development
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It takes a special skill set to work as a healthcare provider in an international development setting. Here's what you need to know.
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A Sweet Internship Posting in Cameroon

Details: Written by: Cuso International - Sponsor Content; Category: Why we travel

For new local entrepreneurs, traditional beekeeping knowledge could be gold.

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Healthcare Work in International Development
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It takes a special skill set to work as a healthcare provider in an international development setting. Here's what you need to know.
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Travel Like You've Never Travelled Before

Details: Written by: Ingle International - Sponsor Content; Category: Why we travel

Three intrepid travellers share their best tips for losing the jitters and seizing the opportunities.

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Healthcare Work in International Development
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It takes a special skill set to work as a healthcare provider in an international development setting. Here's what you need to know.
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Healthcare Work in International Development

Details: Written by: Jessica Lockhart; Category: Why we travel

It takes a special skill set to work as a healthcare provider in an international development setting. Here's what you need to know.

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Healthcare Work in International Development
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It takes a special skill set to work as a healthcare provider in an international development setting. Here's what you need to know.
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Why I Travel: Wildlife Conservation in South Africa

Details: Written by: Chelsea Schuyler; Category: Why we travel

Cathy Hue works crazy hours, lives in a little wooden shed and spends three out of four weeks in the bush. She wouldn't trade it for anything.

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Verge Q & A: Working in International Development and Humanitarian Assistance

Details: Written by: Jessica Lockhart; Category: Volunteer Abroad

Development professional and author, Maia Gedde on what it takes to break into the field.

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Verge Q & A: Working in International Development and Humanitarian Assistance
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Development professional and author, Maia Gedde on what it takes to break into the field.
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Top 8 Jobs for Digital Nomads

Details: Written by: Jessica Lockhart; Category: Work Abroad

Taking your job online is quickly becoming one of the easiest ways to work abroad. These careers may be your ticket to becoming location independent.

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Q & A with Ethan Knight, American Gap Association Executive Director

Details: Written by: Jeff Minthorn; Category: Travel intelligence

The AGA's founder talks with Verge about setting standards for gap year program providers.

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Q & A with American Gap Association Executive Director, Ethan Knight
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The AGA's founder talks with Verge about setting standards for gap year program providers.
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Humanitarian Aide: Doctors Without Borders Veteran, Richard Zereik

Details: Written by: James Stairs; Category: Work Abroad

Born into war in Lebanon, Doctors Without Borders veteran Richard Zereik knows what it means to be a refugee.

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Game Changers: National Geographic Emerging Explorer, Josh Thome is 4Real

Details: Written by: James Stairs; Category: Why we travel

It's not about celebrity; it's about change.

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Spanish Secrets of Flamenco Dancing

Details: Written by: Sam Mednick; Category: Study Abroad

Anyone can learn to dance flamenco. It just depends on how easily you can put aside your pride.

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Changing the Tune of Social Activism

Details: Written by: Andrea Gourgy; Category: Why we travel

Vancouver’s Sol Guy is mixing music, celebrity and social activism to spark real change in the entertainment and non-profit worlds.

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How Studying Abroad Can Help Save the World

Details: Written by: Jeff Minthorn; Category: Study Abroad

An international education is fundamental to promoting a world that actually gets along.

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Haiti: One Year Later - Special Section

Details: Written by: James Stairs; Category: Work Abroad

Check out the feature article, photo gallery and video footage from the field.

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Lighting up Lives in Costa Rica

Details: Written by: Erin Tandy; Category: Volunteer Abroad

Canadian volunteers bring solar-powered study lamps to their fellow students deep in the jungles of Costa Rica.

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Bearing Witness in Guatemala

Details: Written by: Andrea Gourgy; Category: Volunteer Abroad

Métis lawyer Brenda Gunn works with Mayan survivors of Guatemala's massacres.

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Taking the Show on the Road

Details: Written by: Andrea Gourgy; Category: Volunteer Abroad

Three Quebec drama students help Peruvian youth find their own voices.

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Global Heroes: Changing the World

Details: Written by: Verge Magazine; Category: PhotoPro

Have you ever wondered what a hero looks like? Verge is proud to introduce our 2009 Global Heroes: 14 men and women who are doing their part to make a difference in the developing world.

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Alexandre Trudeau Gets Down to Basics

Details: Written by: Tom Peacock; Category: Why we travel

Why young people need to experience the world firsthand.

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