Ohio, United States | Tue Mar 26, 2013

Today, I was scrolling throught my news feed on Facebook when I notice a posting by the page of Peru, promoting the video "MOVE," a one minute film showing snapshots of many different countries. So, of course, I click on the video to watch and instantly fall in love. The filmmakers also have two more called "LEARN" and "EAT" with a similar theme of quick snapshots of all the different …

JenniferWalters
This is an experience of a lifetime.

Cape Coast, Ghana | Fri Mar 08, 2013

I can still remember reading countless ProWorld Ghana volunteer blogs before my departure…just trying to get some kind of glimpse at what the next few months of my life would be like…attempting to understand the daily life I would soon take part in… Now I’ve been in Ghana for almost two months…and the reality of living here is so far from anything I could have ever imagined: neither in …

PaulaWoods
Ghana Adventures

Urubamba, Peru | Sat Mar 02, 2013

I realized a few days ago that I hadn´t written in a while, and why that was- I was waiting for something to happen to write about, something big and worthwhile, like my trip to Lake Titicaca or Carnaval, even though small, amazing things happen every day. Then I thought about since I only write about ¨special things,¨ that means that I haven´t told you yet about my day to …

TamarGasko
Leaving the Nest- Destination, Peru!

Cape Coast, Ghana | Sat Feb 16, 2013

This past week I have been reflecting on what I have (and haven’t) accomplished during my stay in Ghana.  With only one week left I often find myself thinking about what I wish I had done differently and regretting not staying longer.  I met most of my goals at my project and am progressing towards meeting others.  They were small fights to win in a steep …

ChristinaNapolitano
Adventures of an Obruni

Puyo, Ecuador | Thu Feb 07, 2013

I landed in Quito and was picked up by my ProWorld rep. I actually did not know that I would be spending the first weekend in Quito before heading to the jungle. I had a lot of fun touring the city, learning some history, tasting local foods, and sight seeing around the Equator (a lot of fun!) and a community project. I met some people from all different programs, was …

MarySumanski
Yana Cocha near Puyo, Ecuador