GIVE: How Volunteering Changed My Life Written by: Caitlin Shaffer When I used to hear someone say, “That experience changed my life,” I always felt a bit skeptical. I mean, how could one experience change the entire course of a person’s life? But...
<br></br> Unexploded Bombs in Laos – Tong Bai’s Story Written by: Daniel Trevor, GIVE’s Head of International Operations Interview by: Bounthan Sengsavang and Emily Erickson **Please note that all areas GIVE visits during our Laos...
GIVE: Elephants and GIVE As a conscious, dynamic and adaptive organization, GIVE, along with our local partners, are constantly reassessing our impact on the communities we work with to ensure that our volunteer experiences align with our mission to inspire growth,...
Run for Laos – Run for WATER Written by: Sally McBride 42.2km, 21,000 ancient steps – this adventure is not for the faint of heart! On May 15th I will be partaking in The Great Wall of China Marathon to raise money for a water tank to be built for the...
GIVE: Luis + Oskar Written by: Jennifer Lucas These two boys stole my heart. I remember being at the worksite in Jiquilillo completely exhausted, watching as this little boy carried away tree branches that were easily twice his size. Seeing that he could probably use...
GIVE: Traveling Tips Written by: Jacklyn Trzaska As I sit here on a plane I can’t help but think about the concept of travel; it is essentially the exact opposite of familiarity. All of your expertise and experience diminish when you travel to a new place, especially...
