An Introduction to Arequipa
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- Written by: Roberta Fregolent
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Roberta interacts with locals and discovers curiosities as she starts her placement in Peru.
Can Palm Oil Save Borneo's Rainforests?
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- Written by: Saoirse Clohessy
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Palm oil is known as the food product that's destroying rainforests. But is there more to the story?
Should I Volunteer with an Anti-human Trafficking Program?
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- Written by: Katie Bergman
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
Stories of human trafficking survivors stir strong emotions. The desire to help is not a bad one; but the question is, how?
At the End of Your Bucket List
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- Written by: Jessica Lockhart
- Category: Travel Health
What happens if you meet your untimely end while abroad? Here’s what you need to know.
International Aid: The Importance of Consultation
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- Written by: Daniel B. Sarvestani
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Your first task as an international volunteer? Learn to listen.
Farming in a Foreign Land
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- Written by: Meghan Carron
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Why we're testing our young relationship with a volunteer trip to China.
Why I Left a "Stable" Job for an Unpaid One Abroad
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- Written by: Roberta Fregolent
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Stability is not a synonym for happiness.
Trekking In Nepal: When Plans Go Wrong
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- Written by: Saoirse Clohessy
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Three days from the nearest road, I had no money, no phone and no plan.
The Benefits of Volunteering Abroad
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- Written by: Tishely Ortiz
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
How teaching English abroad changed my perspective on my own privilege.
Making it Last in Nepal
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- Written by: Saoirse Clohessy
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
What does it mean to build for sustainability?
A Day in the Life of a Development Worker in Honduras
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- Written by: Daniel B. Sarvestani
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Building connections between international NGOs and their local beneficiaries.
Not All Volunteer Placements Are Created Equal
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- Written by: Izabela Wlodarczyk
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
How to choose an organization and destination where you can make a lasting impact.
Donating My Creativity
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- Written by: Saoirse Clohessy
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Photographing for charities in Asia.
The Thorny Issue of Orphanage Volunteering
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- Written by: Sam Mednick
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
Well-founded criticisms tangle with on-the-ground realities. Should volunteers be part of the mix?
Humanitarian Aid Work: Who's Helping the Helpers?
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- Written by: Sam Mednick
- Category: Travel Health
Working in disaster and conflict zones exacts a high mental toll on aid workers. Recognizing the fact would be a good first step.
The Circle of Healing
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- Written by: Daniel B. Sarvestani
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
A program aimed at providing assistance to female survivors of violence is launched in Copán, Honduras.
Dear Aspiring Overseas Volunteer
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- Written by: Katie Bergman
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
Before you pack your bags, there are a few things I need you to know.
Home Amidst the Ruins
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- Written by: Daniel B. Sarvestani
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Daniel begins his placement and learns how mining affects indigenous people.
Descending on Honduras
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- Written by: Daniel B. Sarvestani
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
As Daniel starts his volunteer placement, he begins to question his role.
Empowering Women in Guyana
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- Written by: Cuso International - Sponsor Content
- Category: Why we travel
A graduate gains real-world experience on an international development internship.
Healthcare Work in International Development
It takes a special skill set to work as a healthcare provider in an international development setting. Here's what you need to know.
