A Twofold Language Barrier
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- Written by: Lillian Berggoetz
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
The challenges of travelling with cochlear implants.
Why I'm Volunteering at a Deaf School in Rwanda
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- Written by: Lillian Berggoetz
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
I was 12 when I lost my hearing. Now, I'm using my experience to help others.
So, You Want to Become an Aid Worker?
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- Written by: Daniel B. Sarvestani
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Read this first for a reality check.
Showering With a Friend in Burma
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- Written by: Kaelyn Lynch
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
A volunteer discovers that in Burma, the concept of privacy exists only for those who can afford not to share.
Solidarity, Advocacy & The Importance of Listening
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- Written by: Daniel B. Sarvestani
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
I'm learning that effective change isn't about talking; it's about listening.
7 Human Trafficking Myths That Need to Be Busted
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- Written by: Lindsey Higgs
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
Too often, sound bites, generalizations and misconceptions mask the true complexity of this global problem.
7 Random Things I Learned Volunteering in Peru
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- Written by: Sophie Thoms
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
There's a new lesson every day when you intern abroad.
Celebrating National Volunteer Week: April 15 - 21
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- Written by: Cuso International
- Category: Latest program news & sponsored content
Cuso International recognizes volunteers making an impact around the world.
Carrying Travel Into My Everyday Life
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- Written by: Sophie Thoms
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
I'm anticipating my return home—both for better and for worse.
Placement Advice from a Veteran Volunteer Abroad
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- Written by: Amelia McKinlay
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Who? What? Where? A few tips on choosing an environmental volunteer program.
A Day in the Life of an Intern at a Peruvian NGO
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- Written by: Sophie Thoms
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
What my typical day looks like, from start-to-finish.
5 Phases for Working With Indigenous Communities
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- Written by: Daniel B. Sarvestani
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
How to build relationships every step of the way.
Why I Decided to Complete My Social Work Internship Abroad
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- Written by: Sophie Thoms
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Two weeks was all I need to know it was the right decision.
Fitness for Expats: Staving off the "Foreign 15"
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- Written by: Brian Johnson
- Category: Travel Health
Why staying fit should be part of your self-care plan to handle the stresses of expat living.
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.
The Highs and Lows of Community Life
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- Written by: Amelia McKinlay
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Living in an isolated community in South Africa has presented a number of unexpected challenges.
Learning How to Go Home
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- Written by: Saoirse Clohessy
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Being abroad has taught me many things, including that everything comes to an end.
7 Things I Learned Volunteering in Peru
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- Written by: Roberta Fregolent
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
I thought I was going to change the world. Instead, I learned that change takes time.
Her Too: Gender-based Violence & Indigenous Communities
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- Written by: Daniel B. Sarvestani
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Where I work in Honduras, it will take everyone's buy-in to effect change.
Holiday Giving: Cuso International’s Maternal Health Program
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- Written by: Heather Greenwood (sponsored guest post)
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
In Ethiopia, more than 80 per cent of women give birth without a skilled health worker. If complications arise, the consequences can be tragic.
