Bai Sri Soo Kwan: A traditional Thai Ceremony Bai Sri Su Kwan is a welcoming ceremony in many villages and small towns in Isaan Thailand. Some of our Thai hosts participate in Bai Sii when they have someone important, like a volunteer, comes to visit or leave them,...
Vanida was still alive at the time of writing some years ago. She has since passed on but this past blog post is a great way to honor her memory and reflect on a life well lived. We miss Vanida and all the work she did to help others throughout her lifetime. Vanida...
Rachel makes earrings to help people. Rachel grew up with a large number of family members and they lived in a home in Portland, Oregon. She believes that family can go way beyond our own biological parents and brothers and sisters. Rachel owned a well-known...
It may be a little delayed but…..happy new year! We here at Mundo Exchange hope 2023 is full of blessings and meaningful interactions with the people who cross your...
Phyllis Coyne writes about “the Violence”, or the 36 year Civil War in Guatemala beginning in 1960. This is Part 2 of a two part series of emails reflecting on her time volunteering in Chajul and surrounding areas. You can read Part 1 here. April 5th If...
