Why Being a Volunteer is Selfish
There are many reasons people don’t leave their comfortable home to navigate their way through sub-Saharan Africa...
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14
Jan
Marine Giants: A Marine Biology Student Adventure
My name is Jorge Sitoe; I am Mozambican, 31 years old and marine biology student.
10
Jan
Dear Aspiring Overseas Volunteer
Before you pack your bags, there are a few things I need you to know.
Dear Aspiring Overseas Volunteer,
Before you pack your b...
11
Dec
5 Phases for Working With Indigenous Communities
There are many misunderstandings and unintentional mishaps that arise between international development workers and local communities. ...
06
Dec
113 Reasons to be Grateful!
I sit in the shade of a mango tree with Mr. Tsabedze and Mr. Twala (representatives from the community traditional leadership) to my le...
22
Nov
All Out Africa’s youth Soccer League Finals 2019
As I made my way to OlymApfrica centre on a cloudy Saturday to watch the under 13s and 15s All Out Africa Football League finals, I was...
20
Nov
TOP 10 THINGS TO PACK FOR VOLUNTARY PLACEMENTS
I recently had quite a few inquiries about what to pack when volunteering abroad. Don’t worry, I won’t bore you with detailed long list...
22
Oct
Home Of Hope – South Africa Childcare Volunteer Story
iKhaya le Themba – home of hope. And it’s definitely a home of hope. – for the children, the teachers, and the volunteers. I’ve been th...
16
Oct
HOW TO ETHICALLY VOLUNTEER ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD
I’m frequently asked about volunteering overseas, and unfortunately I don’t know much about it. So today, I’m turning the blog over to ...