Youth Leaders in Action program for youth aged 17 to 25

Youth Leaders in Action program for youth aged 17 to 25

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Projects ranging from 6 to 9 weeks this winter.
Writing in the Dark

Writing in the Dark

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What it's like to write a book in southwestern Uganda.
Growing Roots: Why I Moved to Uganda

Growing Roots: Why I Moved to Uganda

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Trina makes the move from travelling to living.
16 Ways to Say Banana

16 Ways to Say "Banana"

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I say "banana" and you say. . ."kabaragala"?
Volunteer at an Orphanage in Central or South America

Volunteer at an Orphanage in Central or South America

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Make the wise choice—spend your next vacation volunteering at one of five orphanages in Peru, Nicaragua, Bolivia, Dominican Republic or Guatemala.
A Return to India

A Return to India

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Crystal returns from India, but she's not saying goodbye.
A Day in the Life of a Cyclist on the Silk Road

A Day in the Life of a Cyclist on the Silk Road

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Kelly is cycling 10,000 kilometres. But the reason why might surprise you.
The Vulnerability Trip

The Vulnerability Trip

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Travelling on the kindness of strangers.
5 Things I Miss About India

5 Things I Miss About India

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You don't know what you've got till it's gone.
Obruni Celebrities

"Obruni" Celebrities

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What happens when the novelty of being the centre of attention wears off?
The Bakiga Bridesmaid

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.
Great Excavations: Volunteering on Archaeological Sites Worldwide

Great Excavations: Volunteering on Archaeological Sites Worldwide

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    If you have a penchant for the past and don’t mind a bit of dirt under your nails, diggers are in demand.

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If you have a penchant for the past and don’t mind a bit of dirt under your nails, diggers are in demand.
From the Field Blog: Editors’ Choice

From the Field Blog: Editors’ Choice

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    A round-up of Verge editorial staff’s favourite blog posts over the past few weeks.

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A round-up of Verge editorial staff’s favourite blog posts over the past few weeks.
Hot Hot Ghanaian Summer

Hot Hot Ghanaian Summer

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Sometimes the smallest (and hottest) changes are the hardest.
The Importance of Vacation in a Volunteer Vacation

The Importance of "Vacation" in a Volunteer Vacation

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Giving your all doesn't mean never taking a day off.
Volunteering by Word of Mouth

Volunteering by Word of Mouth

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After trying to set up volunteer positions across America with little response, Mike develops a new strategy.
10 Tips and Tricks When Travelling India

10 Tips and Tricks When Travelling India

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Easy ways to make your journey stress-free.
2,400 Kilometres in 98 Hours

2,400 Kilometres in 98 Hours

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Mike discovers that travel is about the people, not the tourist destinations.
The Cocoa Connection

The Cocoa Connection

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How chocolate farmers are conserving Nicaragua’s rainforests.
Pre-Travel Jitters

Pre-Travel Jitters

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Emily has faces the uncertainty of a summer abroad.

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