Archive for the ‘Volun-tourism’ Category
Monday, September 3rd, 2007
From the remarkable partnership between the IU Medical School and Moi University in Kenya to the individual immigrants who raise money for schools in their home villages, people from central Indiana are redefining what it means to live generously in the world. (more…)
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Monday, September 3rd, 2007
Learn the value and rewards of international volunteer work through a presentation by Peter Walker, a former Peace Corps volunteer and professor at University of Oregon. Professor Walker will be joined by a panel of former international volunteers who will answer audience questions. (more…)
Posted in Events, Business, Volun-tourism, Poverty, Philanthropy, Citizen Diplomacy, Taking action | 1 Comment »
Monday, September 3rd, 2007
Combining travel and service, “voluntourism” is a humanitarian and recreational adventure enjoyed by an increasing number of travelers worldwide. See a video and hear a panel discuss the benefits, motivations, opportunities, and risks of short-term international service. (more…)
Posted in Events, Health & Medicine, GLOCAL-ization, Volun-tourism, Poverty, Philanthropy, Citizen Diplomacy, Taking action | 2 Comments »
Monday, September 3rd, 2007
Are you willing to open your home, your office, or your heart to international visitors? Thanks to the generosity of local citizens, Indianapolis has hosted 128 educational, government, and business leaders since 2006. Learn how you can get involved in the International Visitor Leadership Program, and hear a panel discussion that explores Hoosier hospitality at its best. (more…)
Posted in Events, Interfaith, GLOCAL-ization, Africa, Volun-tourism, Philanthropy, Citizen Diplomacy, Taking action, Provocate Event | 1 Comment »
Monday, September 3rd, 2007
Begin your exploration of the Spirit & Place theme, Living Generously, with a festive evening that engages all your senses in a vivid celebration of hospitality. (more…)
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Monday, September 3rd, 2007
Learn about Ambassadors for Children’s brand of “humani-tourism” and about how ordinary Hoosiers can help save the world. (more…)
Posted in Events, Foreign policy, Crossing borders, Education, Globalization, GLOCAL-ization, Africa, Volun-tourism, Citizen Diplomacy, Taking action, Kids | 3 Comments »
Monday, September 3rd, 2007
Seventeen years ago a partnership was formed between Indiana University, ASANTE (America/sub-Saharan Africa Network for Training and Education in Medicine), and Moi University in Eldoret, Kenya. In the past 7 years it has become the most successful program in sub-Saharan Africa to combat HIV/AIDS and teach prevention of this disease. As importantly, it has formed a conduit for dozens of Indiana initiatives to link with local groups in Kenya. This is definitely worth celebrating! (more…)
Posted in Events, Women, Crossing borders, Law & justice, Hoosier history, Health & Medicine, Technology, Science, Business, Art, Education, Globalization, GLOCAL-ization, Africa, Volun-tourism, Poverty, HIV/AIDS, Philanthropy, Citizen Diplomacy, Kids | 7 Comments »