Posted in Take Action on Dec 9th, 2009
The number of study abroad programs is growing rapidly each year. According to The Institute of International Education there is a growing trend to develop study abroad programs that are customized to students’ needs. Some things I have learned you should consider when looking for your ideal program are:
Community based Issues–Are the issues (i.e. girls [...]
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Posted in Take Action on Dec 2nd, 2009
In 2002 National Geographic conducted a survey accessing the geographic literacy of 18 to 24 year olds in 9 industrialized countries. The United States came in next to last—85% could not find Afghanistan on a map; 56% could not find India and 30% could not find the Pacific Ocean. Last year less than 1% of [...]
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Posted in Take Action on Nov 18th, 2009
“Donor Illusion” is a currently a hot debate.
In my work I have had the opportunity to see many of the issues women face in the developing world up close and personal. I realize that many people that want to help women and girls have not had a face to face encounter with those they would [...]
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