Global Conversations: Empowering Youth Through Sport
On August 12th 2012, United Planet was happy to celebrate United Nations’ International Youth Day! Now, to continue our celebration of youth around the world, join us next Wednesday, August…
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From the ground up: Canadian volunteer aids in rebuilding a town’s structure and spirit
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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…
“Warm yurts, warm people.” Notes from Mongolia
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United Planet Vice President Theresa Higgs has been in Mongolia recently, getting ready for the amazing exchange we’re organizing between public high school students in the U.S. and Mongolia. Here in the office, we’ve been learning a lot about Mongolia – what a fascinating place! We were delighted to get her notes about the realities of life there.
My Chilean Quest
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When the sunrise over the snow-capped Andes welcomed me to Chile, I knew I was in for a truly humbling and life-changing experience. I was not disappointed.
Feliz Cumpleaños, Freseney!
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The following post was written by United Planet volunteer Shannon Foster during her Volunteer Abroad Quest in Peru. My taxi arrives at the orphanage. It is near the Plaza San…
¡Jesús de Machaca!
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The following post was written by United Planet volunteer Clarke Hung who is currently working in Bolivia. “What’s the biggest animal in the world?” asked Mr. Roly. “The whale or…
