Forging new ties between U.S. and Japan
In July, representatives from United Planet traveled from Boston to Japan’s Aichi Prefecture — a manufacturing center and home to corporate giants such as Toyota — to meet with the…
In July, representatives from United Planet traveled from Boston to Japan’s Aichi Prefecture — a manufacturing center and home to corporate giants such as Toyota — to meet with the…
Fifteen months ago, an earthquake ravaged the town of Chengdu in Tibet. Today, homes are still in ruins. Recovery efforts were not able to be made until this April, explained…
Oh, women of Ecuador! How can you be so strong, efficient, beautiful, and caring all at once?
I did not find what I was looking for in Japan. Where I expected self-pity, sadness, and hopelessness, I found courage, gratitude, and love.
In addition to sending volunteers abroad, United Planet also sponsors ambassador clubs; clubs designed to spread tolerance and teach students about foreign cultures through cross-cultural activities. (activities focused on one or more different cultures) Naomi, a student at Shanghai International Studies University, founded an ambassador club last year after seeing United Planet’s name on an inspirational website.
A wee story about the joys of volunteering in another country. Rather than traveling. Even as a backpacker… And by “volunteering” I mean: living and working with people. That’s all.
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