The Bakiga Bridesmaid
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- Written by: Trina Moyles
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
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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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Trina Moyles had been a bridesmaid before—but never in a wedding like this.
The Beat of Mali
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- Written by: Ariel Bleth
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
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The Beat of Mali
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In the Sahel desert, music is the voice of its people.
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In the Sahel desert, music is the voice of its people.
Hot Hot Ghanaian Summer
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- Written by: Emily Kennedy
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
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Sometimes the smallest (and hottest) changes are the hardest.
The Importance of "Vacation" in a Volunteer Vacation
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- Written by: Emily Kennedy
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
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Giving your all doesn't mean never taking a day off.
Pre-Travel Jitters
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- Written by: Emily Kennedy
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
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Emily has faces the uncertainty of a summer abroad.
The Pre-Ghana Immunization Process
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- Written by: Emily Kennedy
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
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This isn't fear-mongering; it's reality.
Collaring the Painted Wolf
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- Written by: Chelsea Schuyler
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
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Collaring the Painted Wolf
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Protecting the endangered African wild dog.
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Protecting the endangered African wild dog.
The Mourning After
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- Written by: Sean Kelly
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
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The Mourning After
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Volunteers in Cameroon promote widow rights instead of widow rites.
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Volunteers in Cameroon promote widow rights instead of widow rites.
The Mourning After
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- Written by: Sean Kelly
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
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The Mourning After
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Volunteers in Cameroon promote widow rights instead of widow rites.
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Volunteers in Cameroon promote widow rights instead of widow rites.
Great Expectations for Volunteering Abroad
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- Written by: Annalisa C. Emerick
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
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Great Expectations
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Can you be an effective volunteer and still enjoy the vacation of a lifetime?
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Can you be an effective volunteer and still enjoy the vacation of a lifetime?
The People of the Grey Bull
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- Written by: Steve Fabes
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
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The People of the Grey Bull
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British doctor Stephen Fabes witnesses the challenges of delivering medical aid and building trust with nomadic peoples in Kenya.
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British doctor Stephen Fabes witnesses the challenges of delivering medical aid and building trust with nomadic peoples in Kenya.
The Problems with One-Way Tickets
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- Written by: Alyssa McDonald
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
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Purchasing a one-way ticket seemed romantic, until it turned into disaster.
Butterfly Farming: Giving them Wings
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- Written by: Rachel MacNeill
- Category: Work Abroad
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The Business of Butterflies
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The Zanzibar Butterfly Centre empowers rural farmers to build their own businesses.
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How the Zanzibar Butterfly Centre is empowering rural farmers to build their own businesses.
Welcome to Ghana, My Sister
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- Written by: Camaro West
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
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An intern reflects on the advantages—and disadvantages—of people mistakenly believing that she's Ghanaian.
Goat Lending NGO Empowers Ugandan Women
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- Written by: Rocky Lis
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
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An innovative livestock lending brings farming into the 21st century.
Changing the Tune of Social Activism
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- Written by: Andrea Gourgy
- Category: Why we travel
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Vancouver’s Sol Guy is mixing music, celebrity and social activism to spark real change in the entertainment and non-profit worlds.
Village People: Cultural Tourism in Tanzania
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- Written by: Mary Katherine Keown
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
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Cultural tourism, if done properly, can bring economic development to the poorest communities in Tanzania.
Mounting Awareness on Kilimanjaro
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- Written by: Cari Mason
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
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Perceived to be an accessible climb, summiting Africa's highest peak is still no walk in the park, and most climbing parties rely on porters. Insisting that they are treated fairly is part of the deal.
So... You Want To Be A Tour Leader
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- Written by: Andrea Gourgy
- Category: Work Abroad
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A love for travel isn't all it takes to be a tour leader. Four professional guides offer you their expert advice on the ups and downs of the business, and how you can break into it.
Get Stuck: A Guide to Travel Vaccinations
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- Written by: Liane Cerminara
- Category: Travel Health
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Why you should consider a pre-trip shot in the arm.