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Notes from Ghana: The difference between a tourist and a volunteer

September 9, 2010United Planet

“During my time in Ghana I helped run a day camp for school kids, taught English in a Junior Secondary School, helped rebuild a school library, and trained a soccer team. “

A Top Ten List for you, international volunteer…

September 2, 2010United Planet

Everyone loves a top ten list (or loves to hate it). But most of them don’t apply to real life. Real life abroad. Real life for someone volunteering abroad. Real…

Lines from Sarajevo

August 30, 2010United Planet

This post was written by Dave Santulli, United Planet’s Executive Director I recently returned from Sarajevo. During my stay, I had the privilege to visit the war museum and I…

Photos from Uganda

August 19, 2010United Planet

These are some of Jamie Attard’s photos from Uganda. See the post below for more information on Jamie’s time there.

I couldn’t have thought of a more fitting end for that game, or a better account of my experience here in Uganda. An experience where I feel I have made headway (scored goals) and encountered frustrations (conceded goals), with the understanding that I have at least helped to shape the game, and possibly created the environment necessary for that winning goal to be finally scored (delivering permanent and significant change).

Santiago

August 2, 2010United Planet

Written by Sydney Yovic, a Short-Term United Planet volunteer in Chile. My quest to Santiago, Chile was one of the most incredible experiences of my life. That statement may seem…