![The following story reveals how fantastic and giving students and staff from Bewegte School in Austria. Together they helped Thai children by raising fund for needed school supplies, shoes, clothing, and bicycles. Petra Pfann, a Mundo Exchange volunteer, collaborated with the Bewegte staff and students to collect money for children in Isaan Thailand who Petra [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/students-e1310017742819-490x225.jpg "Bewegte Students and Volunteer Petra help Thai Students")
![Mundo Exchange from its beginning as a charity was primarily designed to help reduce violence and promote cross cultural understanding and tolerance between peoples. We have worked for the last 20 some years in Guatemalan and other world conflict areas helping with mental health issues caused by civil war and helping with community development projects. [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/cluster_bomb-e1308214267641-490x225.jpg "Cluster Bombs: Good God Y’All, What are they Good For?")
![In March the first cooperative efforts between Catlin Gable and Oregon Episcopal High School students began. Thirteen students traveled with our previous group of four adults to Chajul to spend a week collaborating with Mundo Exchange, ACEFOMI and Limitless Horizons. The students were amazing ambassadors, quickly entering in to numerous projects with local Chajulenses. Please [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Catlin-Gable-and-Oregon-Episcopal-High-School-Students-In-Chajul-e1307945461903-490x225.jpg "Catlin Gable and Oregon Episcopal High School Student Volunteers In Chajul")
![Amy and orphans enjoying time together
The Thailand association Laekplian Lokgatat (Global Exchange) and Mundo Exchange Organisation sincerely thank the following English donors who helped to improve the lives of children in Thailand. The following donors provided orphans and other children without families with needed school and play clothing, educational games, nutritional food, school materials and [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Volunteer-Amy-with-kids-e1307346764792-490x225.jpg "English Donors Help Thai Children")
![Supporters and Donors Thank You Letter:
Spencer White, Joan Williams, Catlin Gabel and Mundo Exchange Conduct Guatemalan Social Service Projects
Spencer from Catlin Gable and Mayan friend
Dear All,
Mundo Exchange, Joan Williams and I just wanted to write to thank each and every one of you for your wonderful support to the children and families of [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Spencer-from-Catlin-Gable-and-friend-e1307590746480-490x225.jpg "PAST MUNDO AND CATLIN VOLUNTEER PROJECTS: 2007")
Volunteer in Thailand
If you would like to volunteer in Thailand, around the rural area of Isaan, then Mundo Exchange may just well be the perfect Thai experience for you. We tailor your skills to local community development projects and promote a cross-cultural exchange; Be it of music, food, literature, language or anything else you and your Thai friends can think of. Please feel free to look around our site, sign up to comment or contact us with any queries. If you are ready to take the plunge and start your volunteer process then Apply now!Upcoming Events
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![Mundo Volunteer visit to a Forest Wat in Bueng Khan, Thailand
I have always viewed Wats and Buddhist monasteries as mystic places that those of us not knowing about the Buddhist ways were restricted from visiting. Nalinrat, my new friend from Mundo Exchange, helped me overcome that odd, farang (foreigner) thinking. On my second day of volunteering at [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/joanphoto-e1310984853364-490x225.jpg "Wat Panlam – A Morning Visit To The Temple")
Wat Panlam – A Morning Visit To The Temple
Mundo Volunteer visit to a Forest Wat in Bueng Khan, Thailand
I have always viewed Wats and Buddhist monasteries as mystic places that those of us not knowing about the Buddhist ways were restricted from visiting. Nalinrat, my new friend from Mundo Exchange, helped me overcome that odd, farang (foreigner) thinking. On my second day of volunteering at [...]
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![Amy and orphans enjoying time together
The Thailand association Laekplian Lokgatat (Global Exchange) and Mundo Exchange Organisation sincerely thank the following English donors who helped to improve the lives of children in Thailand. The following donors provided orphans and other children without families with needed school and play clothing, educational games, nutritional food, school materials and [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Volunteer-Amy-with-kids-e1307346764792-115x115.jpg "English Donors Help Thai Children")
English Donors Help Thai Children
Posted on June 6, 2011 | No CommentsAmy and orphans enjoying time together The Thailand association Laekplian Lokgatat (Global Exchange) and Mundo Exchange Organisation sincerely thank the following English donors who helped to improve the lives of children in Thailand. The following donors provided orphans and other children without families with needed school and play clothing, educational games, nutritional food, school materials and [...] -
![If a Thai National or Public holiday* falls on a weekend then the next working day is often substituted as the holiday.
For additional information from Thais on Thailand holidays and festivals read the info below this chart. To calculate the year remember there is a 543 year difference between the Buddhist calendar and the western [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Thai-Holidays-and-Festivals-2011_03-e1299639155419-115x115.jpg "Thai Holidays, Thai Festivals Chart 2011")
Thai Holidays, Thai Festivals Chart 2011
Posted on March 9, 2011 | No CommentsIf a Thai National or Public holiday* falls on a weekend then the next working day is often substituted as the holiday. For additional information from Thais on Thailand holidays and festivals read the info below this chart. To calculate the year remember there is a 543 year difference between the Buddhist calendar and the western [...] -
![I spent two weeks of the month of January (a typically cold and uneventful time to be in Texas) volunteering with Mundo Exchange and Laekplian Lokgatat. As I write this now, I am already back home in Austin, dealing with freezing temperatures and plain gray days. Perhaps it’s mostly the weather, but it surely does [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Volunteer-Candace-e1297828814967-115x115.jpg "Candace: Volunteering for Thai Children")
Candace: Volunteering for Thai Children
Posted on February 16, 2011 | 2 CommentsI spent two weeks of the month of January (a typically cold and uneventful time to be in Texas) volunteering with Mundo Exchange and Laekplian Lokgatat. As I write this now, I am already back home in Austin, dealing with freezing temperatures and plain gray days. Perhaps it’s mostly the weather, but it surely does [...] -
![Candace and Marta having conversation with a monk
Many tourists making the sojourn to Asia probably plan to see a temple, or “wat,” at some point on their journey. Religious buildings and gathering places are common tourist attractions for any travel destination, but there is something about the majestic Asian temples that draws a foreigner in to see them [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Meditation-at-the-Temple-e1297746651483-115x115.jpg "A Temple Stay in Thailand, Candace Birkelbach")
A Temple Stay in Thailand, Candace Birkelbach
Posted on February 15, 2011 | 3 CommentsCandace and Marta having conversation with a monk Many tourists making the sojourn to Asia probably plan to see a temple, or “wat,” at some point on their journey. Religious buildings and gathering places are common tourist attractions for any travel destination, but there is something about the majestic Asian temples that draws a foreigner in to see them [...] -
![Candace volunteering at rural Thai school
Mundo Exchange helps bring high quality volunteers and interns to Thailand to work on various cross cultural projects and programs designed for seniors, gap year travelers, retired volunteers, interns, families and travelers. Whether or not you plan to volunteer with us, the following information on what to bring and wear may be helpful when [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Candace-at-School-e1297325997510-115x115.jpg "What Volunteers and Travelers Bring to Thailand")
What Volunteers and Travelers Bring to Thailand
Posted on February 10, 2011 | No CommentsCandace volunteering at rural Thai school Mundo Exchange helps bring high quality volunteers and interns to Thailand to work on various cross cultural projects and programs designed for seniors, gap year travelers, retired volunteers, interns, families and travelers. Whether or not you plan to volunteer with us, the following information on what to bring and wear may be helpful when [...] -
![Hugh talking and volunteering with Thai Students
Some Thai Mores and Norms of the Social Rules of Thailand, Do’s and Don’ts’
(What to do and not do as a traveler, guest, volunteer or tourist in Thailand)
All cultures have their own perspective of what “good manners or cultural ways” entail. For Thais some of the acceptable cultural ways, [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Mara-and-Annie1-e1297234752634-115x115.jpg "Cultural Ways and Do’s and Dont’s of Thailand")
Cultural Ways and Do’s and Dont’s of Thailand
Posted on February 8, 2011 | No CommentsHugh talking and volunteering with Thai Students Some Thai Mores and Norms of the Social Rules of Thailand, Do’s and Don’ts’ (What to do and not do as a traveler, guest, volunteer or tourist in Thailand) All cultures have their own perspective of what “good manners or cultural ways” entail. For Thais some of the acceptable cultural ways, [...] -
![Volunteering with Mundo Exchange and Laekplian Lokgatat is a great experience for children who have the opportunity to work with retired volunteers. With age, often comes an increase of understanding and empathy based on past experiences and exchanges. People like Marta offer children and young volunteers knowledge and laughter that can only come when diversity [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Marta-e1297142338147-115x115.jpg "Field Notes from an exceptional retired traveler and volunteer, Marta Kogler")
Field Notes from an exceptional retired traveler and volunteer, Marta Kogler
Posted on February 1, 2011 | No CommentsVolunteering with Mundo Exchange and Laekplian Lokgatat is a great experience for children who have the opportunity to work with retired volunteers. With age, often comes an increase of understanding and empathy based on past experiences and exchanges. People like Marta offer children and young volunteers knowledge and laughter that can only come when diversity [...] -
![Din-Nong-Dan-Nue Community
Ban-Tard, Amphur Mueng, Udon Thani, 41000
Field Notes: Val, Mundo Exchange and Laekplian Lokgatat
Alternative Eco Projects and Thai ways
The Friday of 14th of January 2011, Nalinrat our Thai host from Laekplian Lokgatat, Gyb who is currently another one of our volunteer Thai hosts and is learning about herbs with Nalinrat, and I, Valérie, who [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/5-Morning-Chanting-115x115.jpg "Valérie at Din-Nong-Dan-Nue Community")
Valérie at Din-Nong-Dan-Nue Community
Posted on January 28, 2011 | 2 CommentsDin-Nong-Dan-Nue Community Ban-Tard, Amphur Mueng, Udon Thani, 41000 Field Notes: Val, Mundo Exchange and Laekplian Lokgatat Alternative Eco Projects and Thai ways The Friday of 14th of January 2011, Nalinrat our Thai host from Laekplian Lokgatat, Gyb who is currently another one of our volunteer Thai hosts and is learning about herbs with Nalinrat, and I, Valérie, who [...] -
![Sala Keoku, sculpture park, Nong Khai.
Mundo Exchange and Laekplian Lokgatat take volunteers and friends to visit many places of interest. We go to homes of elder Thais, visit and learn at Buddhist wats or temples and farming projects and experience other Thai ways throughout Isaan. One particular attraction is the “Sculpture Park” or Sala Kaew [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Hindu-God-e1297143120574-115x115.jpg "Thoughts of Sala Kaew Ku Nong Khai Thailand")
Thoughts of Sala Kaew Ku Nong Khai Thailand
Posted on January 6, 2011 | No CommentsSala Keoku, sculpture park, Nong Khai. Mundo Exchange and Laekplian Lokgatat take volunteers and friends to visit many places of interest. We go to homes of elder Thais, visit and learn at Buddhist wats or temples and farming projects and experience other Thai ways throughout Isaan. One particular attraction is the “Sculpture Park” or Sala Kaew [...] -
![Finally, a page I can direct people to before I allow them to open their mouths and say anything at all about anything whatsoever!
This must be the most simple way of understanding computing basics since...well... BASIC!
Guys and girls, techs and taters – allow me to show you a new offering by Google: Teach Parents Tech.
This [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "The ultimate beginners guide to computing!")
The ultimate beginners guide to computing!
Posted on December 14, 2010 | No CommentsFinally, a page I can direct people to before I allow them to open their mouths and say anything at all about anything whatsoever! This must be the most simple way of understanding computing basics since...well... BASIC! Guys and girls, techs and taters – allow me to show you a new offering by Google: Teach Parents Tech. This [...]