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Haiti's Bright Future: from Toronto to Port-au-Prince
January 11, 2011

Haiti's Bright Future: from Toronto to Port-au-Prince

Tomorrow is the one-year anniversary of the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti on Jan. 12, 2010. No matter where you were at that time last year, you probably saw some of the images coming out of the nation that day, as over 500,000 Haitians were either killed or injured and 1,000,000 people became homeless. 
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Does volunteering abroad do 'more harm than good'?
November 10, 2010

Does volunteering abroad do 'more harm than good'?

There seemed to be a flood of bad news for everyone at Verge on Monday. 
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Gappers need bailing out?
October 20, 2010

Gappers need bailing out?

More than a whole third of UK gap-year travellers need to be financially bailed out by their parents. 
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Born Into Bolivia
July 16, 2010

Born Into Bolivia

Volunteers, doctors, midwives and traditional Bolivian practitioners work together to save lives in rural Bolivia.
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How to Find an Ethical Volunteer Organization
June 28, 2010

How to Find an Ethical Volunteer Organization

Volunteering abroad can be extremely rewarding—but how can you be sure you're really helping?
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It's for You: A Firsthand Tale of Volunteering in Costa Rica
June 28, 2010

It's for You: A Firsthand Tale of Volunteering in Costa Rica

A brief volunteer stint parallels all the challenges and joys of development work.
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Work, Study or Volunteer in Costa Rica
June 25, 2010

Work, Study or Volunteer in Costa Rica

From language schools to environmental projects - find an excuse to stay a while.
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Lighting up Lives in Costa Rica
June 25, 2010

Lighting up Lives in Costa Rica

Canadian volunteers bring solar-powered study lamps to their fellow students deep in the jungles of Costa Rica.
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First on the Ground in Haiti
June 16, 2010

First on the Ground in Haiti

On January 12, 2010, a powerful earthquake left Haiti in ruins. Around the world, relief teams sprang into action. 
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Volunteer or Study in Thailand
April 21, 2010

Volunteer or Study in Thailand

Although Thailand is known for backpacking and budget beach getaways, there are many opportunities to stay longer and get involved.
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April 20, 2010

Volunteer Opportunities in Thailand

Want to help in Thailand? 
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Wave of Change: Five Years After the Tsunami
April 20, 2010

Wave of Change: Five Years After the Tsunami

Five years ago, the tsunami took thousands of lives and changed Thailand forever. Finally, the tide is beginning to turn.
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