Last Minute Gifts That Give Twice
Last Minute Gifts that Give Twice This holiday season we can spread joy while bringing hope to poor communities around the world by purchasing Fair Trade items from across the globe. Many of you may be wondering first and foremost, “What the heck is fair trade?!” Wikipedia defines it as an organized social movement and [...]
Tips For Successful Volunteering
Tips For Successful Volunteering by Lisa Sellman “If you want to feel good, volunteer. There are few ways to feel as good about yourself as volunteering. The idea of volunteering can seem like it’s just another ‘have-to’ to write into the already crowded calendar. However, I know for a fact that if you do it [...]
Teen Travel That Lets You Be More Than A Tourist
Teen Travel That Lets You Be More Than A Tourist The Road Less Traveled Offers Unique Trips With An Added Bonus Photo Credit: TheRoadLessTraveled.com Whether you’re planning a family vacation or deciding what your teen will be doing this summer, you want to make sure it will be the best experience possible. For the past [...]
Chit Chatting with 14 year old Mountain Climber Jordan Romero
Chit Chatting with 14 year old Mountain Climber Jordan Romero Written by: Jill Sheets Picture credit: Karen Lundgren Recently, Relate got to interview 14 year old mountain climber, Jordan Romero. Jordan has climbed Mount Everest, and he is currently working on finishing climbing the “Seven Summits” by climbing Mt. Vinson Massif in Antarctica. Continue to [...]
Camp GLOW is Helping Girls Shine
(Armenia Camp GLOW 2010) Camp GLOW is Helping Girls Shine By Shannon Hembree How do you instill confidence in young women? How do you challenge them to imagine a life that goes against what is expected of them in their community? The Peace Corps has volunteers in over 60 posts around the world who are [...]
How Far Would You Go to Make a Difference?
How Far Would You Go to Make a Difference? By Shannon Hembree How far would you go to make a difference? Would you travel around the world? More than 7,000 current Peace Corps volunteers and trainees have answered that question with a resounding “Yes!” The reasons for joining the Peace Corps range from wanting to [...]
The Face of Love in Action: Mercy Ships
The Face of Love in Action: Mercy Ships By Jenna Quentin Desiring to follow the example of Jesus, Mercy Ships state their vision of “seeking to become the face of love in action, bringing hope and healing to the poor.” Started in 1978 by Don and Deyon Stephens, Mercy Ships began with a converted Italian [...]
Joe Jonas goes to Schools in Africa
Joe Jonas goes to Africa Schools contactmusic.com Not only has South Africa captured the attention of Soccer fans worldwide but has also caught the eye of Joe Jonas. Jonas recently just returned from a trip to Maun in Botswana where he went to visit schools and orphanages. Like many who visit and volunteer in Africa, [...]
Making a Difference One Kid at a Time
Making a Difference One Kid at a Time By: DeAnna Britton picture courtesy of onekidoneworld.org Have you ever watched the news and have seen the pictures and videos of innocent children fighting for their lives? Fighting for just one full meal? Or maybe just fighting to be able to read and write. How did these [...]
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