International Development And Relief: Articles, Programs, Blogs, Travel Resources

Little known fact: Studies show that just $1 invested today in disaster risk reduction saves $4 or more in the future cost of relief and rehabilitation. 
July 16, 2010

Born Into Bolivia

Volunteers, doctors, midwives and traditional Bolivian practitioners work together to save lives in rural Bolivia.
Canadian volunteers bring solar-powered study lamps to their fellow students deep in the jungles of Costa Rica.
On January 12, 2010, a powerful earthquake left Haiti in ruins. Around the world, relief teams sprang into action. 
Five years ago, the tsunami took thousands of lives and changed Thailand forever. Finally, the tide is beginning to turn.
Three Quebec drama students help Peruvian youth find their own voices.
Métis lawyer Brenda Gunn works with Mayan survivors of Guatemala's massacres.
Have you ever wondered what a hero looks like? Verge is proud to introduce our 2009 Global Heroes: 14 men and women who are doing their part to make a difference in the developing world.
Volunteer teacher Cheryl Dunkerton finds that Mongolian students juggle more than just exams in order to make it through school.
Julia Steinecke finds it easy to meet NGOs and community organizations, like Big Brother Mouse.
It's one thing to put the roof back on a house—what about rebuilding young lives in a Caribbean economy torn apart by hurricanes?
August 10, 2009

Tailor-Made in Uganda

Armed with needle and thread, Carrie-Jane Williams helps Ugandan girls stay in school.
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