Archive for the 'Asia' Category

Teaching in Nepal and making a difference. One volunteer shares her story.

Monday, January 23rd, 2012

  While on sabbatical from teaching, Arlyn volunteered in Nepal for one week. She is thrilled she had the opportunity and tells more of her story below. Meet Arlyn, a seasoned teaching professional who recently won a week-long quest through United Planet while attending a local neighborhood auction.  Arlyn is no stranger to traveling and [...]

In Spite of Language Barriers, a Volunteer Connects Well with Children in Japan

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

I went to Japan to volunteer and in turn I learned more than I could have dreamed of in such a short quest time period.

Fashion Blogger and Volunteer Extraordinaire Travels to Nepal!

Friday, October 28th, 2011

Meet Lilyanne, a fashion blogger from Vancouver with an edgy style and a passion for life. Here are some of the highlights as well as a few pictures from her 4 week long journey.

United Planet Day Contest Winners Announced

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

Our Grand Prize Winner is Andi Enns,who wrote a wonderful piece about her experience in Uganda and how it influenced her to raise money for a Ugandan village upon her return home.

Group of Boston Public School Students Travels to Mongolia for Three Weeks

Thursday, September 8th, 2011

ean was one of 11 Boston Public School students and three teachers selected to join a three-week expedition to Mongolia as participants in the U.S. Department of State’s U.S.-Mongolia Emerging Youth Leaders Program. This October, Mongolian teenagers will travel to Boston to learn about journalism and the role of free expression in democratic society.



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