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Kate Dickman’s Experience in Ghana

August 15, 2008United PlanetAccra, Africa, Biakpa, Ghana, local culture, Monkey Sanctuary, peace corps alternative, Service, travel, United Planet, volunteer abroad, Volunteer Story, volunteer work, Volunteering, Waterfalls, West Africa

Post written by Kate Dickman, a United Planet volunteer. Exactly a year ago my trip to Ghana began. I remember everything like it was yesterday and my memories of that…

Beijing Olympics

August 7, 2008United PlanetAsia, Athletes, Beijing, Beijing Olympics, Chengdu Earthquake, China, Chinese, earthquake, local culture, Olympic Games, Olympics, Pride, Summer 2008, Summer Olympics 2008, Team Stories, travel

Post written by Li, a United Planet team member. There is only one day left before the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Olympic Games, which will be held in Beijing,…

Fiestas Patrias del Peru – Peru’s National Independence Day

August 1, 2008United PlanetAlan Garcia, Bullfighting, Cusco, Fiestas Patrias, Jose de San Martin, Latin America, Lima, local culture, New Years, Peru, Peruvian Brandy, Peruvian Independence Day, Pisco, Plaza de Armas, Simon Bolivar, Spain, Spanish Empire, travel, volunteer abroad

Post written by Amanda, a United Planet team member. Peru celebrated the anniversary of its independence from the Spanish Empire in 1821 this week. The revelry kicks off on the…

Volunteer’s Video – Ghana

July 29, 2008United PlanetAfrica, Animals, Culture of Ghana, Dance, Drums, Foreign Culture, Ghana, peace corps alternative, Quest, travel, United Planet, volunteer abroad, Volunteer Story, volunteer work, Volunteering, West Africa

The following is a video created by Kate, a United Planet volunteer who participated on a Short-Term Quest in Ghana, West Africa. Volunteer Abroad with United Planet.

Nepal

June 5, 2008United Planetchildcare, Mt. Everest, Nepal, travel, volunteer abroad, Volunteer in Nepal

Last week in Nepal, delegates of the various political parties voted to abolish the monarchy and convert the country into a republic. Until the vote, Nepal was the world’s last…