My name is Josephine Nakakande, I am the Founder and Executive Director of Environmental Conservation and Agricultural Enhancement Uganda (Eco-Agric Uganda), a community-based organization established in 2007. I am involved with Eco-Agric Uganda since its inception. Let me tell you how it all began. It is a wild ride! I am the daughter of […]
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How to Make Your Volunteer Program More Attractive
Written by Michael Gorman, a freelance writer and proofreader from the UK who is currently working for several assignment proofreading services. Being interested in day-to-day development, Gorman writes various blog posts and discovers new aspects of human existence every day. People love volunteering. From popular celebrities to college students, everyone wants to do good […]
Self-Care Tips for Volunteers Abroad
Written By Frank Hamilton, a blogger and translator from Manchester. He writes about blogging, digital marketing, and self-education. He also loves traveling and speaks Spanish, French, German, and English. A volunteer is a person who makes the world a better place without receiving material rewards. And this intention is priceless! Each person who decides to participate in […]
The 39 People – a Tale on What It Means to Be Gay in Africa
“You are standing in court today for charges of prostitution and vagrancy”. Here I was, Ouma, 35 years old, being told by a judge that I am a prostitute. How did that happen? A few weeks earlier, as I was going on with my day in the suburbs of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, I […]
This Caribbean Island Is Training the Next Generation of Environment Leaders
If you were told that a 400 sqm island in the heart of the Caribbean, mostly known for its yacht-filled harbors and luxury villas, was also the home of an incredible school teaching how to fight climate change… Would you believe it? You better! Richmond Vale Academy, located in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, […]
How Quarantine Also Threatens Endangered Species – An interview with LAST
While we are all staying safe at home watching these heartwarming videos of dolphins in the Venice canals, a darker story is unraveling in Costa Rica. Several species of sea turtles come to Costa Rican beaches to hatch and nest every year. Local conservation organizations, such as Latin America Sea Turtles (LAST), work tirelessly to […]
5 Fascinating Books About Volunteering
Written By Bea Potter , who writes books and lends her writing skills to countless blogs. You can find her work at Big Assignments where she offers advice. Bea also writes about volunteering. Looking for some inspiration about volunteering? These books will reignite your curiosity and tempt you to quit your job and travel the world to […]
The Ultimate Guide To Volunteering in Vietnam
Written by Jane Pham, a passionate travel writer at Vietnam Discovery, where travelers to the country can find A-Z guides and tips, as well as highly tailored responsible-travel tours. Check out their website or follow them on Facebook to see why Vietnam became “Asia’ Leading Destination”! For many of us, the years between the age of […]
Key Safety Tips For Volunteering in Africa
Written by by Mark Gray, a creative consultant who is the author of a detailed resource for safety awareness while travelling abroad. So you have decided to go volunteering in Africa, well done! Volunteering is a spectacularly selfless and character-building experience, and it is something you will remember for a lifetime. However, as the trip approaches […]
Reasons Why Volunteering in the Philippines Can Be Very Satisfying
Written by Frank Stovall is an avid traveler and adventurer. As the active public relations manager for XO where one can book a flight on private jets in an instant using XO’s software. “Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile” –Albert Einstein. The choice to become a volunteer in a foreign country can […]