by Kayla Hughes | Oct 9, 2023 | Education, News and Updates, Thailand, Uncategorized, Volunteer
We are offering a unique volunteer opportunity in a secondary school to the right volunteer! This opportunity is 1 month Location: a rural village near Nong Khai Province, Thailand Position open Cost: $200-400USD This placement with a secondary school is almost...
by Kayla Hughes | Jun 28, 2023 | Adopt an Elder, News and Updates, Thailand, Uncategorized
Pa Ruay passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023. In early May of this year Pa Ruay was rushed to the hospital and admitted into the ER. Once there she was diagnosed with kidney failure and the doctors didn’t think she would make it out of the hospital. Dalyn was...
by Kayla Hughes | Jun 8, 2023 | Education, Spotlights, Thailand, Uncategorized, Volunteer
Volunteer Petra and Her Community Give Back The following story was originally written in July 2011, and it showcases the fantastic and giving students and staff from Bewegte School in Austria. Petra Pfann, a previous Mundo Exchange volunteer, collaborated with the...
by Kayla Hughes | May 10, 2023 | Culture and Community, Guatemala
How much do you know about Chajul? We’re guessing very little! Chajul is one of three Maya Ixil villages in the Department of Quiché. Steeped in the indigenous Maya tradition, it’s people are known for their longstanding defiance to outside influences,...
by Kayla Hughes | Mar 31, 2023 | From the Field, Guatemala, News and Updates, Uncategorized
Some of out donors funds go towards supporting adult literacy and education in Guatemala. Below is a letter to Juanita from ASEPA, the adult literacy program that Mundo Exchange helps fund. The collaboration between Mundo, St. Leo’s and ASEPA adult literacy...
