Bound by Books
The following piece was submitted to last year’s United Planet Day Contest by Raissa Rivera Falgui. Raissa is a freelance writer who has published several stories for children and is the…
Responsible Tourism 101 – Environmental and Economic Sustainability
Written by guest blogger Emma Higgins. Emma has been writing and traveling on and off since 2009. Her blog, Gotta Keep Movin’, is full of stories and advice from her trips,…
Meet the New United Planet Alumni Council!
United Planet is excited to welcome its newest Alumni Council – congratulations to Nesha Usmani, Kate LeGrand, Audra Borden, and Gloria Wells! Now you may be asking yourself, what exactly is…
Adam Dodge Donates $8,000 to United Planet Project in Tanzania
Who would you choose if you received $10,000 to donate to the charities of your choice? Adam Dodge, a United Planet alumnus who volunteered for eight weeks in Tanzania in…
The Power of Observation: A Group Medical Quest in Peru
Along with our individual Quests, United Planet also coordinates group volunteer trips abroad. We work closely with groups to customize volunteer experiences around the globe, helping groups of healthcare students and…
World Health Day 2013: Control Your Blood Pressure
Today is World Health Day, and, as health is an important issue in every country and culture, we are very excited to celebrate this day with all of our friends around…
