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Protection Delegate (Urban Violence) - International Committee of the Red Cross

Details: Written by: Suneet Grewal; Category: Careers for Globetrotters

When Nathan Reyes decided to continue his undergraduate degree in the French language, he barely spoke it. It was a big gamble, but it paid off for Nathan, who now speaks four languages and travels to conflict zones around the world. He talks to us about landing a job with a 1% success rate, meeting with leaders of armed rebel groups, and the one skill he's commended on the most - and suggests you start working on, right now! Watch his series of videos below.

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Don't Touch the Animals. . .

Details: Written by: Joanna McBride; Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs

. . .but what if the animal touches me?

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7 Great Destinations for Sustainable Travel

Details: Written by: Alicia-Rae Light; Category: Beyond the Guidebook

From tourism laws protecting the natural environment, to support for ethical cultural tourism, these countries are leading the sustainable travel movement.

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7 Great Destinations for Sustainable Travel
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From tourism laws protecting the natural environment, to support for ethical cultural tourism, these countries are leading the sustainable travel movement.
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Ebola & COVID: Communities Rising to the Challenge

Details: Written by: Filipe Faria; Category: Work Abroad

A veteran of Doctors Without Borders' Ebola mission in Uganda sees some surprising similarities in our behaviour during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Volunteer with World At Play

Details: Written by: World At Play; Category: Latest program news & sponsored content

Join our international team in February to run sport and developmental play sessions in Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement in Uganda.

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Engineers Without Borders Long-Term Fellowship

Details: Written by: Engineers Without Borders; Category: Latest program news & sponsored content

Redefining your 9-to-5. Use your skills and experience to help socially minded startups grow their businesses.

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Freelance producer - Canada & Worldwide

Details: Written by: Suneet Grewal; Category: Careers for Globetrotters

Laura White got her start in television by playing dead. After offering to play a dead body for a friend’s feature, she made her first contact in the business - which quickly led to ten more. She talks to us about sending television crews around the world, gives tips on climbing the ladder in the world of unscripted television, and tells us what will get your resume sent to the bottom of the pile. Watch her series of videos below.

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Corporate communications and social responsibility - Canada & Worldwide

Details: Written by: Suneet Grewal; Category: Careers for Globetrotters

Michael Bouliane believes in being a life-long student, and is always learning and adapting to the new trends in his sector. He talks to us about working for corporate clients as well as NGOs, adjusting to Beer O’clock, and relishing the moments he gets to be in a “Robin Hood” role. With more than 15 years in the industry, he gives us his best advice on how to kickstart your career, and what he looks for most when hiring. Watch his series of videos below.

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Public Health Consultant, UN Habitat - Canada & East Africa

Details: Written by: Suneet Grewal; Category: Careers for Globetrotters

Doug Lau didn’t originally plan to specialize in global public health, but opportunities led him to a specialty he now loves. He talks to us about being an Aga Khan Foundation fellow, gives us tips for making yourself valuable to a development organization, and why if you’re stood up for a meeting in Tanzania, you should head for the bar! Watch his series of videos below.

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Writing in the Dark

Details: Written by: Trina Moyles; Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs

What it's like to write a book in southwestern Uganda.

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Growing Roots: Why I Moved to Uganda

Details: Written by: Trina Moyles; Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs

Trina makes the move from travelling to living.

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16 Ways to Say "Banana"

Details: Written by: Trina Moyles; Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs

I say "banana" and you say. . ."kabaragala"?

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The Bakiga Bridesmaid

Details: Written by: Trina Moyles; Category: Beyond the Guidebook

Trina Moyles had been a bridesmaid before—but never in a wedding like this.

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The Bakiga Bridesmaid
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Trina Moyles had been a bridesmaid before - but never in a wedding like this.
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