Where Seattle Meets the World
They do it better in Japan. They do it better in Costa Rica, in Andorra, and even in Slovenia. No, I’m not talking about sex. I’m talking about living itself. Americans just don’t live that long. We come in a shabby 34th in global life expectancy rankings. The average Japanese citizen lives to 83.5 years old, five [...]
19 Jun
Every year, more young westerners are traveling to places like Africa, India, and South America in search of meaningful volunteer experiences. And why not? There’s plenty of valuable work to be done, travel and living expenses are low, and even the most challenging volunteer position might look easy compared to trying to find a job [...]
by Nadia
"I read this article today and cannot tell you how many levels I relate to it on. I am also ..."by Lisa Norton
"The commentators above make important points. The first step for anyone wanting to help solve a global issue should be ..."by M
"I second this. Starting your own non-profit without first understanding the landscape of services already available and the true needs ..."
28 Jun
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