Archive for July, 2008

Volunteer’s Video – Ghana

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

The following is a video created by Kate, a United Planet volunteer who participated on a Short-Term Quest in Ghana, West Africa.
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Cultural Diversity in Spain

Friday, July 25th, 2008

Post written by Silvia Rodriguez, member of the United Planet Team
It is wonderful to learn about cultural diversity in different countries, and also about the cultural differences in the same country! It is a first step to understanding one another, and helps to enrich our lives and to foster multicultural understanding.
Today I would like to [...]

UP Volunteer’s Experience in Costa Rica

Thursday, July 17th, 2008

The following is an excerpt from Sarah’s blog that she kept while volunteering with United Planet in Costa Rica:
Sunday morning was an early one! The family took me over to the bus stop at about 5:30am. I met Luis, who works for Ixacava and we got on the bus and went to Limon, where the [...]

From Givenchy to United Planet

Tuesday, July 15th, 2008

Written by Claire, a United Planet team member.
When people ask me why I went from working in public relations for Givenchy to doing public relations for United Planet, I tell them it is all about culture and sharing it.
Where does this come from? First, I studied art history for two years in Paris. Then I [...]

Bastille Day

Tuesday, July 15th, 2008

Post written by Laureline Pascal, a United Planet team member.
Most French people are proud of their history, particularly of the French Revolution, even though it was a very violent time. When you grow up in France, you are taught the important meaning of Bastille Day. The day Parisians stormed The Bastille, the most famous royal [...]



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