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.
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.
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…
The following post is a interview with United Planet volunteer Carrie Schramm, who has just returned from a Volunteer Abroad Quest to Nepal. What was most surprising to you…
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…
The following post was written by United Planet volunteer Olivia McMaster, who is currently working in Ecuador. One of the most recognizable peaks on the Panamerican highway, Cotopaxi, has been…
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