Monthly Archives: January 2010

Phally’s One Thousand Children

Written by United Planet Volunteer Abbie Mood. “Fight with words, not with bullets.” ~Phally, the Director of Khmer Chewy Khmer It was 6 p.m. and Kristen and I had just…

Lights Out from Nepal

Written by United Planet Volunteer Carrie Schramm. I live on the third floor and spend a lot of my time in the living room (across from my room) or on…

Sorry Mom!…and Other Stories from Jinja

Written by United Planet volunteer Megan Renfro. Last weekend, for my first holiday since I arrived here, I went to Jinja with my friends Sidsel, Judith, and Henna. It was…

Life on a Lake: A Glimpse of Cambodia

Photos taken by United Planet Volunteer Leesa Fallah. Leesa has just returned from her memorable Quest to Cambodia where she helped teach English to local students! Here are just a…

A New Year’s Wish: Pass It On

There’s a statue in Copley Square in Boston dedicated to the great Lebanese poet, Khalil Gibran, author of The Prophet. It reads: It was in my heart to help a…