International Volunteering: The Challenge of Returning Home

International Volunteering: The Challenge of Returning Home

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    International Volunteering: The Challenge of Returning Home

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    Unpacking your overseas experience will be about as interesting to your friends as unpacking your backpack.

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Spoiler: Unpacking your overseas experience will be about as interesting to your friends as unpacking your backpack.
Are We Saying Goodbye to Madagascars Lemurs?

Are We Saying Goodbye to Madagascar's Lemurs?

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    Are We Saying Goodbye to Madagascar's Lemurs?

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    In an impoverished nation, conservation is not always top-of-mind.

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In an impoverished nation, conservation is not always top-of-mind.
Are We Saying Goodbye to Madagascars Lemurs?

Are We Saying Goodbye to Madagascar's Lemurs?

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    Are We Saying Goodbye to Madagascar's Lemurs?

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    In an impoverished nation, conservation is not always top-of-mind.

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In an impoverished nation, conservation is not always top-of-mind.
A Leg Up for Kilimanjaros Porters

A Leg Up for Kilimanjaro's Porters

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Operating on a shoestring budget, this non-profit is working to improve conditions for porters in Tanzania.
Deaf Person Travel Tips

Deaf Person Travel Tips

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Volunteering abroad can be difficult. Here are some strategies that helped me on my journey.  
Studying With a Sense of Purpose

Studying With a Sense of Purpose

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Volunteering abroad has help me realize my future career aspirations. 
A Day in the Life of a Volunteer at a Deaf School in Rwanda

A Day in the Life of a Volunteer at a Deaf School in Rwanda

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The children are back and ready to learn, and I'm back and ready to teach. 
Adventures in Rwandan Deaf community

Adventures in Rwandan Deaf community

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How volunteering helps to change attitudes. 
A Twofold Language Barrier

A Twofold Language Barrier

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The challenges of travelling with cochlear implants. 
Why Im Volunteering at a Deaf School in Rwanda

Why I'm Volunteering at a Deaf School in Rwanda

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I was 12 when I lost my hearing. Now, I'm using my experience to help others. 
A Leg Up for Kilimanjaros Porters

A Leg Up for Kilimanjaro's Porters

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    A Leg Up for Kilimanjaro's Porters

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    Operating on a shoestring budget, this non-profit is working to improve conditions for porters in Tanzania.

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Operating on a shoestring budget, this non-profit is working to improve conditions for porters in Tanzania.
Placement Advice from a Veteran Volunteer Abroad

Placement Advice from a Veteran Volunteer Abroad

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Who? What? Where? A few tips on choosing an environmental volunteer program.
Holiday Giving: Cuso International’s Maternal Health Program

Holiday Giving: Cuso International’s Maternal Health Program

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In Ethiopia, more than 80 per cent of women give birth without a skilled health worker. If complications arise, the consequences can be tragic.
9 Weird and Wonderful Animal Encounters

9 Weird and Wonderful Animal Encounters

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My most remarkable wildlife experiences volunteering in South Africa. 
Why Im Volunteering in South Africa

Why I'm Volunteering in South Africa

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I made a surprising discovery about the country's wildlife and people—and I want to change it. 
Life in the South African Bush

Life in the South African Bush

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I'd never lived outside a city. Now, I live amongst wild animals.  
Work Abroad: The Blue Ocean Approach

Work Abroad: The Blue Ocean Approach

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A case for launching your international career in emerging markets.
The Thorny Issue of Orphanage Volunteering

The Thorny Issue of Orphanage Volunteering

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Well-founded criticisms tangle with on-the-ground realities. Should volunteers be part of the mix?
Humanitarian Aid Work: Whos Helping the Helpers?

Humanitarian Aid Work: Who's Helping the Helpers?

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Working in disaster and conflict zones exacts a high mental toll on aid workers. Recognizing the fact would be a good first step.
Work Abroad: The Blue Ocean Approach

Work Abroad: The Blue Ocean Approach

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    Work Abroad: The Blue Ocean Approach

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    A case for launching your international career in emerging markets.

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A case for launching your international career in emerging markets.

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