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Lillian with some of her students.

A Day in the Life of a Volunteer at a Deaf School in Rwanda

The children are back and ready to learn, and I'm back and ready to teach. 
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Adventures in Rwandan Deaf community

Adventures in Rwandan Deaf community

How volunteering helps to change attitudes. 
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Lillian (right) and her friend Reagan visit a market in Rwanda.

A Twofold Language Barrier

The challenges of travelling with cochlear implants. 
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Children playing in Rwanda.

Why I'm Volunteering at a Deaf School in Rwanda

I was 12 when I lost my hearing. Now, I'm using my experience to help others. 
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Amelia takes a photo of Eeyore the donkey, an animal in DAKTARI's wildlife orphanage.

Placement Advice from a Veteran Volunteer Abroad

Who? What? Where? A few tips on choosing an environmental volunteer program.
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Holiday Giving: Cuso International’s Maternal Health Program

Holiday Giving: Cuso International’s Maternal Health Program

In Ethiopia, more than 80 per cent of women give birth without a skilled health worker. If complications arise, the consequences can be tragic.
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9 Weird and Wonderful Animal Encounters

9 Weird and Wonderful Animal Encounters

My most remarkable wildlife experiences volunteering in South Africa. 
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Why I'm Volunteering in South Africa

Why I'm Volunteering in South Africa

I made a surprising discovery about the country's wildlife and people—and I want to change it. 
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Life in the South African Bush

Life in the South African Bush

I'd never lived outside a city. Now, I live amongst wild animals.  
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The writer while working abroad in Tanzania.

Work Abroad: The Blue Ocean Approach

A case for launching your international career in emerging markets.
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Humanitarian Aid Work: Who's Helping the Helpers?

Humanitarian Aid Work: Who's Helping the Helpers?

Working in disaster and conflict zones exacts a high mental toll on aid workers. Recognizing the fact would be a good first step.
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The Thorny Issue of Orphanage Volunteering

The Thorny Issue of Orphanage Volunteering

Well-founded criticisms tangle with on-the-ground realities. Should volunteers be part of the mix?
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