by Kayla Hughes | Oct 15, 2018 | Culture and Community, Education, Guatemala, News and Updates, Thailand, Uncategorized, Volunteer
There has been a lot of negative hype floating around lately about volunteering abroad, or voluntourism. It really is a shame that, with any good-intentioned system in place, there is always going to be someone waiting to exploit it. There are many organizations that...
by Kayla Hughes | Sep 6, 2018 | Education, From the Field, Thailand, Uncategorized, Volunteer, Volunteer testimonial
Many of our volunteers spend time as a teacher at Kamplaphanatawee School (or, Kamplafa). This is the school Mundo Exchange has supported and worked alongside for nearly 10 years now, and the focal point of our current campaign to help continue education for...
by Kayla Hughes | Aug 23, 2018 | Culture and Community, News and Updates, Uncategorized, Volunteer
We get it, asking others for money can be stressful, awkward, or uncomfortable….but it doesn’t have to be! Each and every one of you has a unique set of skills, interests, and social circles at your fingertips that you can use to create an enjoyable...
by Kayla Hughes | Aug 2, 2018 | Culture and Community, Education, From the Field, Thailand, Uncategorized, Volunteer
Dress for Success in Thailand So you have bought your ticket, evoked envy in your friends and family with your travel plans, it’s the night before your early morning flight (oh wait, no that’s just me) and you are now staring into your closet...
by Kayla Hughes | Jul 20, 2018 | Adventures, Environment, From the Field, Thailand, Uncategorized, Volunteer
Phu Wua Wildlife Sanctuary in Buengkan, Thailand is a haven for nature lovers! Within it’s boundaries lies mountains, viewpoints, jungle, wildlife, and waterfalls. One popular waterfall is Chanan Waterfall, which is a beautiful falls tucked away into the...
by Kayla Hughes | Jul 13, 2018 | Culture and Community, Education, From the Field, Guatemala, Uncategorized, Volunteer
Mundo Exchange is the sole supporter of CEMIK (CENTRO PARA LA EDUCACIÓN INFORMAL DE NIÑAS Y NIÑOS), a small school in the heart of the NW Guatemalan mountains. This incredible school that has been quietly and steadily educating Maya children who cannot afford...
