Thursday, July 03, 2008

Empty Bowls, Full Hearts

It started with a plan to raise money to feed the hungry. It evolved into an international grassroots effort to help the hungry in communities around the world. Read about the empty bowls that fill hungry stomachs. [Photo: Raleigh, NC News & Observer]

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Voluntourists Help Bosnia

Volunteers form a group of 70 young men and women at an international youth camp. The camp is operating in Srebrenica for the second year, assisting the war-wearied community with work that nobody else wants to do, a prime example of "voluntourism". "You do practical things to help people here - cutting wood for winter, improving roads in the woods to some remote houses," says one "voluntourist." Read about their work. Photo: REUTERS/Danilo Krstanovic

They Helped Bullied Girl Find Strength

After Emily and Sarah Buder read about Olivia Gardner (right) being bullied in school for years, the Mill Valley sisters began a letter writing campaign to comfort the Novato, CA teen. It's become so big that at least 1,000 people have corresponded with Olivia. (SF Chronicle Photo/ Brant Ward)

Tourism With A Twist: Voluntourism

A number of travel booking websites are now offering information, advice and even discounts for vacations on which the vacationers also serve as volunteers. If you've ever wondered about "voluntourism" check out this article.

3 Cups Of Tea For Peace

Greg Mortenson is a one-man army fighting hatred with education in Pakistan. Read the story of his unique project that reaches thousands of kids ...

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