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Sorry Mom!…and Other Stories from Jinja

January 15, 2010United Planet

Written by United Planet volunteer Megan Renfro. Last weekend, for my first holiday since I arrived here, I went to Jinja with my friends Sidsel, Judith, and Henna. It was…

Life on a Lake: A Glimpse of Cambodia

January 8, 2010United Planet

Photos taken by United Planet Volunteer Leesa Fallah. Leesa has just returned from her memorable Quest to Cambodia where she helped teach English to local students! Here are just a…

A New Year’s Wish: Pass It On

January 1, 2010United Planet

There’s a statue in Copley Square in Boston dedicated to the great Lebanese poet, Khalil Gibran, author of The Prophet. It reads: It was in my heart to help a…

ICYE turns 60 – celebration in New Zealand!

December 18, 2009United Planet

Written by United Planet Team Member Theresa Greeting from Tauranga, New Zealand! I had the pleasure of representing United Planet and the United States at the General Assembly (GA) of…

Sinterklaas in the Netherlands

December 4, 2009United Planet

Written by United Planet Team Member Ebony There is a lot of excitement and enthusiasm hanging in the air during this time of year in Holland, especially amongst children. Mid-November…

The Beaujolais Nouveau Day! A Wine Celebration!

November 20, 2009United Planet

Written by United Planet Team Member Julie Every year on the third Thursday of each November, French people celebrate the new arrival of a particular wine: the Beaujolais nouveau —…