Approximately 1 billion people currently experience hunger. According to World Vision International, about 1 in 4 of the world’s children suffer from malnourishment, and about 5 million children will die this year from hunger-related causes. Hunger is a formidable issue that fuels civil unrest, a [...]
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September 18th, 2009 - 9:39 am § in Around Town, Ecuador, Good Ideas, In the Field, Looking for Opportunity, Tips & Resources, Volunteer
5 Surprises About International Volunteering: #1 – Disorganized Organizations
If you’ve been following this blog, you know that many of the contributors write a lot about the importance of things such as taking chances, putting the pieces together and accepting failure. That got us thinking about the world of international volunteering and our experiences embracing th[...]
