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Find out the latest travel news and updates on our many of our volunteer abroad and intern abroad projects. We also regularly write about Responsible travel news and ethical developments around the world.
Celebrate World Lion Day with us!
Today, August 10th, we are celebrating World Lion Day! This day is to help raise awareness on this majestic big cat and raise awareness of their risk to become extinct. In the past 20 years, lion populations have declined by over 40%. Their numbers have dramatically decreased due to prey...Is Kenya safe to volunteer?
As Kenyans are voting to elect their president today, you might wonder if Kenya is a safe developing country to travel to given the 2007 election violent incidents. It can seem very controversial as you may come across different reports. However, we’d like to use today’s blog to highlight that...Why Does Africa Need Volunteers?
Africa is an amazing continent – beyond anything you can read about or imagine. The landscape so diverse, from the rich red clay soils to magnificent waterfalls, arid savannahs to humid wetlands. And as the oldest inhabited continent, rich and diverse cultures carry out traditions that...The Importance of Wildlife Conservation
If you are passionate about animals and wildlife in general then this is the blog for you. Whether it’s caring for them directly or concentrating your efforts into preserving their habitat, Kaya has the perfect project for your interests and skill set. We offer projects that help to conserve the...Can I Volunteer for Free Abroad?
As you think about volunteering abroad, you may be shocked to discover that there is a cost involved and left feeling frustrated. At the end of the day, you are offering your services to better a vulnerable community and just want to do good in the world. You wonder “why can’t I volunteer for free...Are you on a budget but still want to volunteer?
If you want to volunteer abroad, but are restricted to a tight budget, then this is the blog for you. Here you will find the cheapest 2020 Kaya projects, categorized by area of interests. There is likely to be a project listed here that takes your fancy, and won’t break the bank! Environmental...‘Riap Roy’ Dressing for Volunteers in Thailand
Thailand is a very modest country, Thai people very rarely wear revealing clothing. The way that you dress reflects the respect that you are giving the person you are meeting with. When you attend meetings with any government official, hospital, office, organizations, school or any important...Kaya’s tips to consider before taking a Gap Year
Discover Kaya’s tips on what to consider when taking a Gap Year!
Demystifying the myths of doing a gap year
On May 25th, students from across the country will take over social media to announce their gap year plans. The goal of the campaign is to create a cohesive group of students that are making the deliberate choice to take a gap year, and learn more about themselves, as well as their academic,...Student nurses in Belize – a letter from the faculty
We’re pleased to say that the students from the Nursing Department at Harford Community College have had another successful trip with us!
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