![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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![Books and Information on All Things Thai
Mundo Exchange volunteers and interns in Thailand have created a list of books and reading about Thailand and Thai culture. Some of the works included are fiction, others are about history, the arts, and the cultural ways of this Thai society. Travelers, tourists and armchair anthropologists may enjoy some [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Books-Nalirat-and-Mara-and-cats-e1289359920378-115x115.jpg "Books & Readings for Thailand Volunteers and Travelers")
Books & Readings for Thailand Volunteers and Travelers
Posted on October 14, 2010 | No CommentsBooks and Information on All Things Thai Mundo Exchange volunteers and interns in Thailand have created a list of books and reading about Thailand and Thai culture. Some of the works included are fiction, others are about history, the arts, and the cultural ways of this Thai society. Travelers, tourists and armchair anthropologists may enjoy some [...] -
![Volunteer Sandra learns some Buddhist ways.
Mundo Exchange volunteer, Sandra , from Australia returned to help us once again with our Thai Buddhist projects in Isan, Thailand. Sandra brought with her the joy of helping Thai people. She went to a forest wat and helped the monks learn a bit more English. Sandra finds this particular Buddhist temple a wonderful [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Sandra-relaxing-115x115.jpg "Aussie Volunteer Sandra, Returns to Support Thailand")
Aussie Volunteer Sandra, Returns to Support Thailand
Posted on August 9, 2010 | No CommentsVolunteer Sandra learns some Buddhist ways. Mundo Exchange volunteer, Sandra , from Australia returned to help us once again with our Thai Buddhist projects in Isan, Thailand. Sandra brought with her the joy of helping Thai people. She went to a forest wat and helped the monks learn a bit more English. Sandra finds this particular Buddhist temple a wonderful [...] -
![Eco club_English class
Eco club_mud house
Mundo Exchange volunteers and interns are helping Thailand’s, Laekplian Lokgatat Association with environmental and community development aid projects. We began planning educational seminars for students of all ages that would be held at our Cultural and Learning Centre in Isan, Thailand. Mundo interns and volunteers had previously completed successful Culture Club [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Eco-club-lesson-from-Gyb-e1289360584731-115x115.jpg "Eco Projects with Mundo Exchange and Lokgatat’s Interns and Volunteers")
Eco Projects with Mundo Exchange and Lokgatat’s Interns and Volunteers
Posted on August 9, 2010 | No CommentsEco club_English class Eco club_mud house Mundo Exchange volunteers and interns are helping Thailand’s, Laekplian Lokgatat Association with environmental and community development aid projects. We began planning educational seminars for students of all ages that would be held at our Cultural and Learning Centre in Isan, Thailand. Mundo interns and volunteers had previously completed successful Culture Club [...] -
![Sophie shares her experience and gifts with Thai children
Thai Mundo Exchange and Laekplian Lokgatat team was very fortunate to volunteer at the Thai orphanage with Sophie Fry. For 2 years we had heard so many great words about Sophie from her sister, Amy. They were all true. When we first met Sophie, it was immediately recognized that we had [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Sophie-volunteer-e1289360513233-115x115.jpg "Sophie Fry: The Compassionate Volunteer")
Sophie Fry: The Compassionate Volunteer
Posted on August 6, 2010 | No CommentsSophie shares her experience and gifts with Thai children Thai Mundo Exchange and Laekplian Lokgatat team was very fortunate to volunteer at the Thai orphanage with Sophie Fry. For 2 years we had heard so many great words about Sophie from her sister, Amy. They were all true. When we first met Sophie, it was immediately recognized that we had [...] -
![Lokgatat Mundo Stefan at Yoon's house
Stefan Amberger joined Mundo Exchange and the Thai association Laekplian Lokgatat as a volunteer in Thailand during July 2010. After completing his latest year of Austrian university studies in mathematics he jumped a plane and headed for Thailand to volunteer. During his orientation he visited sites in and around Isan, [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Stefan-e1289360448617-115x115.jpg "Thai Village Life with Mundo Exchange Volunteer Stefan")
Thai Village Life with Mundo Exchange Volunteer Stefan
Posted on August 5, 2010 | No CommentsLokgatat Mundo Stefan at Yoon's house Stefan Amberger joined Mundo Exchange and the Thai association Laekplian Lokgatat as a volunteer in Thailand during July 2010. After completing his latest year of Austrian university studies in mathematics he jumped a plane and headed for Thailand to volunteer. During his orientation he visited sites in and around Isan, [...] -
![Volunteer Thailand, Amy, having a great time with Thai kids.
Amy Fry has twice volunteered with Mundo Exchange and now has assisted her Thai hosts as an orphanage manager; helping new volunteers learn how to work more effectively with the boys. While home in England she is a nurse and helps people there too. Amy is [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/5077545768_489f2ac5e8-e1297843694342-115x115.jpg "Volunteer Exchanges of Heart: Amy Fry")
Volunteer Exchanges of Heart: Amy Fry
Posted on July 22, 2010 | No CommentsVolunteer Thailand, Amy, having a great time with Thai kids. Amy Fry has twice volunteered with Mundo Exchange and now has assisted her Thai hosts as an orphanage manager; helping new volunteers learn how to work more effectively with the boys. While home in England she is a nurse and helps people there too. Amy is [...] -
![Camille from Australia decided to help out with some elephants during her time in Thailand. Having a natural apathy with nature and seeking a fairer balance between humanity and other life on this planet she felt it her duty to investigate the treatment of local wildlife. Camille has a biological science degree majoring in ecology [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Camille-and-Elephant-115x115.jpg "Giving elephants a better life")
Giving elephants a better life
Posted on June 30, 2010 | No CommentsCamille from Australia decided to help out with some elephants during her time in Thailand. Having a natural apathy with nature and seeking a fairer balance between humanity and other life on this planet she felt it her duty to investigate the treatment of local wildlife. Camille has a biological science degree majoring in ecology [...] -
![King Bhumibol Adulyadej celebrates his 60th year of coronation today. The King, also known as Rama IX by farang, has reigned as monarch since June 9th 1946. Upon the day of his crowning ceremony he was officially wed to Queen Somdej Phra Boromarajini and stated to “reign with righteousness for the benefit and happiness of [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/long-live-the-king-e1297735666163-115x115.jpg "60th anniversary of the coronation of The King of Thailand")
60th anniversary of the coronation of The King of Thailand
Posted on May 5, 2010 | 2 CommentsKing Bhumibol Adulyadej celebrates his 60th year of coronation today. The King, also known as Rama IX by farang, has reigned as monarch since June 9th 1946. Upon the day of his crowning ceremony he was officially wed to Queen Somdej Phra Boromarajini and stated to “reign with righteousness for the benefit and happiness of [...] -
![The ancient Celtic practise of celebrating New Year Photo by Calum Hutchinson (CC-BY-SA-2.5)
Beltane (and Beltaine or Bealltainn) is an ancient festival which celebrates the end of the cold and the beginning of the warm. It comes from the ancient peoples of the Celtic Nations and is generally seen as a New Year celebration. Bealtane is a cross-quarter [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Happy Beltaine 2010")
Happy Beltaine 2010
Posted on April 30, 2010 | No CommentsThe ancient Celtic practise of celebrating New Year Photo by Calum Hutchinson (CC-BY-SA-2.5) Beltane (and Beltaine or Bealltainn) is an ancient festival which celebrates the end of the cold and the beginning of the warm. It comes from the ancient peoples of the Celtic Nations and is generally seen as a New Year celebration. Bealtane is a cross-quarter [...] -
Mundo Resources: Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Posted on April 29, 2010 | No CommentsUniversal Declaration of Human Rights READING Education: law, debate, writing, reading for content The following Human Rights Declaration was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly, December 10, 1948. Although this document is criticized at times it remains an excellent reading and discussion material for advanced English and ESL students. Many volunteers, members and friends of Mundo Exchange have [...]