Julie Thompson - Articles

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El Salvador's Marketplace Children
GVN's Media Team writes and places articles about volunteer experiences, socially-conscious travel, the issues that affect people in disadvantaged communities and the fight for a more just and equitable world. Read
By: Julie Thompson | 08/11/2007 | Causes and Organizations
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Trading Home Comforts for Dreamy Mountains in Nepal
GVN's Media Team writes and places articles about volunteer experiences, socially-conscious travel, the issues that affect people in disadvantaged communities and the fight for a more just and equitable world. Read
By: Julie Thompson | 08/11/2007 | Causes and Organizations
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Smiles and Suffering Amongst India's Poorest Children
GVN's Media Team writes and places articles about volunteer experiences, socially-conscious travel, the issues that affect people in disadvantaged communities and the fight for a more just and equitable world. Read
By: Julie Thompson | 08/11/2007 | Causes and Organizations
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Fighting Fire With Fire in South Africa
GVN's Media Team writes and places articles about volunteer experiences, socially-conscious travel, the issues that affect people in disadvantaged communities and the fight for a more just and equitable world. Read
By: Julie Thompson | 08/11/2007 | Causes and Organizations
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Re-building Homes and Lives in Honduras
GVN's Media Team writes and places articles about volunteer experiences, socially-conscious travel, the issues that affect people in disadvantaged communities and the fight for a more just and equitable world. Read
By: Julie Thompson | 08/11/2007 | Causes and Organizations
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Taking Time Out to Preserve Alaska's Wilderness
When New Zealander Michael Slade decided that it was time to take a break from city life, the Global Volunteer Network's Alaska program seemed like the perfect opportunity. The Alaskan culture and wilderness fulfilled his expectations and more, despite any apprehensions. Read
By: Julie Thompson | 08/11/2007 | Causes and Organizations
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Discovering the Chinese Way
Everyday, thousands of people around the world give up their time, money and comfort level to volunteer in a community in need far from their own homes. Not prompted by fame or fortune, their efforts and generosity are astounding and noteworthy, and can be taken as an individual protest against a global current of hopelessness, despair, inequality, greed, racism and xenophobia. Read
By: Julie Thompson | 08/11/2007 | Causes and Organizations