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Can Too Much Aid Be A Bad Thing? Tsunami Dolls In Thailand

Date: April 9th, 2007 |

Can too much aid be a bad thing? In a sense, yes. Here is a true story from the Tsunami Volunteer Center (TVC) – but with a happy ending.
Some may remember that the outpouring of donations after the 2004 tsunami resulted in clothing donations, often much in excess of what locals could ever [read more]

Human Rights Watch

Date: April 7th, 2007 |

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Human Rights Watch (HRW) is a non-profit and non-governmental organization which, quite appropriately, investigates and reports on human rights throughout the world. Among other things, HRW works to prevent discrimination, uphold political freedom, protect people from inhumane conduct in wartime, and “challenge governments and those who hold power to end abusive practices and [read more]

Interview With The Founders Of Merazonia Animal Refuge In Ecuador

Date: April 5th, 2007 |

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Merazonia, a refuge which will soon work with trafficked animals in the town of Mera, Ecuador, was started in 2004 by a group of travelers with similar animal welfare volunteer experience; the team is currently putting the finishing touches on their living quarters. Volunteers are much needed to assist, and you can find comments [read more]

Can I Just Turn Up And Volunteer?

Date: April 2nd, 2007 |

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Many people are either hesitant to make a commitment to an organization or cause remotely – without actually being there – and others are just not certain enough of their travel plans to know where they will be at a particular point in the future. This raises the question – is it possible to [read more]

Welfare Of Stray Dogs, Mumbai, India

Date: March 27th, 2007 |

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Welfare of Stray Dogs, based in Mumbai, regularly shares its newsletter with me, and the latest one features this picture of Bogie, who was found injured on board a train. She was taken in and cared for by WSD and is currently waiting to be rehomed.
I came across WSD in person back in 2005, [read more]

Tsunami Volunteer Center

Date: April 8th, 2007 |

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The Tsunami Volunteer Center (TVC) is a Thai-led NGO located in Khao Lak, the area in Thailand hardest hit by the 2004 tsunami; it aims to work in partnership with the people served. Projects are driven by community need and often done in cooperation with other organizations.
Current projects include several under the umbrella of [read more]

Interview With The Founders Of Merazonia Animal Refuge In Ecuador, Part 2

Date: April 5th, 2007 |

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In Part 1, the Merazonia team explained how it got its start and gave some advice for other volunteers or individuals who might like to start their own organization. Here, see what’s in store for a typical day (and have a look at a view of Mera, Ecuador, in the picture on the right) [read more]

Voluntary Service Overseas

Date: April 2nd, 2007 |

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If you’re experienced and/or qualified in your field, and looking for both a longer term volunteer commitment and a challenge in a far-flung destination, check out VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas - UK) or VSO Canada, which works with both Canadians and Americans.
VSO places skilled volunteers – in fields like business, health, social services and IT [read more]

Join The Peace Corps

Date: March 29th, 2007 |

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If you’re from the US and interested in making a two-year commitment in exchange for the opportunity to volunteer abroad with the support of a large well-known organization, consider the Peace Corps. But wait…you knew that already! The Peace Corps is probably the highest profile name connected to volunteering abroad.
Find out what [read more]

Habitat For Humanity

Date: March 27th, 2007 |

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Habitat For Humanity mobilizes volunteers who’d like to put their time, energy and funds into building houses for people who need them throughout the US and the world.
What does HFH do?
“It is a non-denominational Christian charity dedicated to eliminating poverty housing worldwide” and it works in nearly 100 countries (see a map here) and over [read more]

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