Archive for March, 2009

Thailand Volunteer Quest Launch

Friday, March 13th, 2009

Thailand is back! We are happy to announce the launch of our new and improved Thailand Volunteer Quest. Volunteer placements are at local schools serving both Burmese and Thai populations in the Ranong province, bordering Burma on the Andaman Coast. Stuart and Ying, United Planet’s In-Country Coordinators, are looking forward to welcoming volunteers to Ranong. [...]

“Discover the Similarities, Share the Differences”

Thursday, March 12th, 2009

Post written by Osee Roméo, the President of The United Planet Amabassador Club in Cameroon. In fulfillment of its humanitarian mission, UP Ambassador Club of Cameroon arrived promptly at the entrance of the orphanage at 10:05 am on Saturday, April 5, 2008. The nine UP Ambassador Club members were met by the matron who gave [...]

What are you doing for International Women’s Day?

Friday, March 6th, 2009

Post written by Katherine, a United Planet Team member, and reposted from her blog. Ladies, International Women’s Day is March 8th! There are lots of great events happening around the world, so check out the website to see what is happening near you. Personally, I will be attending the Brattle Street Theatre in Cambridge, MA, [...]

An orphanage may also be a family…

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009

Post written by Kelsey, a United Planet Volunteer. As a senior at the University of Idaho I decided it was about time for me to expand my cultural vision to the rest of the world. I was selected to go on an Alternative Service Break trip to Romania through the university with twelve of my [...]



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