
Protection Delegate (Urban Violence) - International Committee of the Red Cross
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- Written by: Suneet Grewal
- Category: Careers for Globetrotters
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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.

Monthly Matters: Volunteering with Girls in Tanzania
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- Written by: Joanna McBride
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
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Volunteering my time in Arusha, Tanzania has been a surreal, yet satisfying experience.

At 50, I Quit My Career to Travel Through Africa
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- Written by: Joanna McBride
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
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There's no age cut-off for a gap year. I'm just setting out now.

A Leg Up for Kilimanjaro's Porters
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- Written by: Melissa Foley
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
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Operating on a shoestring budget, this non-profit is working to improve conditions for porters in Tanzania.

Freelance producer - Canada & Worldwide
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- Written by: Suneet Grewal
- Category: Careers for Globetrotters
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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.

Corporate communications and social responsibility - Canada & Worldwide
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- Written by: Suneet Grewal
- Category: Careers for Globetrotters
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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.

Public Health Consultant, UN Habitat - Canada & East Africa
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- Written by: Suneet Grewal
- Category: Careers for Globetrotters
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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.

A Leg Up for Kilimanjaro's Porters
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- Written by: Melissa Foley
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
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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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Latest Issue
Operating on a shoestring budget, this non-profit is working to improve conditions for porters in Tanzania.

Work Abroad: The Blue Ocean Approach
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- Written by: Ola Mirzoeva
- Category: Work Abroad
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A case for launching your international career in emerging markets.

Work Abroad: The Blue Ocean Approach
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- Written by: Ola Mirzoeva
- Category: Work Abroad
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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.

Ending Deforestation in Tanzania
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- Written by: Raleigh International (sponsor content)
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
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Dear Aspiring Overseas Volunteer
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Before you pack your bags, there are a few things I need you to know.
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Each year in Tanzania, an area of natural forest nearly the size of Rhode Island is cleared. Local communities and international volunteers are working together to change that.

I Went to Africa and I Didn't Help
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- Written by: Evelyn Harford
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
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Tips for reflecting on your role as a traveller in developing countries.

In All Fairness
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- Written by: Dustin Grinnell
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
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When it comes to tipping guides and porters, crunching the numbers may not give you the right answer.

Useful Swahili Phrases for Volunteers
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- Written by: Megan Lee
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
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Learning Swahili while volunteering in East Africa serves not only a practical purpose, but also opens doors for new experiences.

Volunteering Across Faiths
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- Written by: Megan Lee
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
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One volunteer shares tips for interacting with Muslim women while volunteering in Tanzania.

Uneasy Rider
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- Written by: Chelsea Knorr
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
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In Tanzania, public transit has its own set of rules.

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 Importance of Making Local Friends
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- Written by: Alyssa McDonald
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
- Issue Text: Latest Issue
Leave the guidebook behind and connect with new friends.

Living Without Power in Tanzania
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- Written by: Alyssa McDonald
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
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The highs and lows of unstable electricity (and there are little to no highs).

The Problems with One-Way Tickets
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- Written by: Alyssa McDonald
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
- Issue Text: Latest Issue
Purchasing a one-way ticket seemed romantic, until it turned into disaster.