Opening Dialogue in Tanzania
The challenges of beating HIV/AIDS in Africa are enormous
- but the spirit of its young people may be even greater.
In regions of Tanzania where discussion about AIDS only happens
in whispers, art and drama are getting people talking. more>>
Picturing Change
Images that capture the humanity, the hope and the resilience
that is all too often lost behind the mind-numbing statistics
about AIDS.
From the Ground, Up
While the 2004 tsunami has all but disappeared from our media,
a group of students from UBC has been working quietly to help
people in Aceh, Indonesia rebuild their homes and their lives.
more>
Destination: Vietnam
A tumultuous history, incredible landscape, engaging people,
and plenty of opportunities for adventure; Vietnam is ready
and waiting for independent travellers and volunteers. Find
out more about this Asian hotspot in our special section.
DEPARTMENTS
Dispatches
Get your $100 laptops - Ending polio... for good -
Pacifying the planet - Where to go... ethically speaking
Global Classroom
Teaching, whether you like it or not
ESL Improv: Helpful hints on how to cope when you find yourself
unexpectedly standing in front of a class full of people who
don't speak your language but want to learn it. more>
Convocation Ceremony
In Nangi, Nepal graduating from grade 5 is a serious matter.
Out There
The Spoils of Peace
Cambodian Aki Ra has dedicated his life to defusing a legacy
of landmines left by the Khmer Rouge... many of which he may
have laid as a child.
World Wise
What's your international IQ?
Can you discuss international trade over a plate of candied
grasshoppers in Japan? Tips for holding your own in an international
setting.
Volunteering: finding a programme
that's right for you
Whether you're looking for two weeks' work in
a seaside school, or a couple of years in a far-flung jungle,
chances are good there's a volunteer programme out there
with your name on it. A few tips to help you make the right
choice. more>
Backgrounder: Aceh
This province of Indonesia suffered the impact of last year's
tsunami more than anywhere else on the planet. But the good
news is that it's helped to wage peace in this war-torn
region. more>
Travel Bugs
Getting a Grip
Dr Mark Wise provides some key advice on how to prepare for
- and avoid - a mental meltdown overseas. more>
