When disasters strike, such as the recent Haitian earth-quake, physicians are among the first
to offer their support to aid organizations. Beyond providing disaster relief, many physicians …

IF TREATING PATIENTS ATOP THE ROOF of the world in the Himalayan mountains, a
hospital in war-torn Afghanistan, or a refugee camp in Sudan's Darfur region sounds …

Volunteerism to provide humanitarian aid occurs in response to disasters, crises, and
conflict. Each of those volunteerism triggers engenders personal risk borne by the …

Overseas volunteering has exploded in numbers and interest in the last couple of decades.
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people travel from wealthier to poorer countries to …

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The essential guide to volunteering abroad--with profiles of more than 100 organizations
How to Live Your Dream of Volunteering Overseas is the first comprehensive guide to …

BEFORE PACKING ONE'S BAGS AND flying off to some exotic locale to do medical mission
work, a physician should address a variety of factors to ensure a worthwhile experience …

Are you looking for a more meaningful travel experience? Do you want to give back to the
communities you visit, make a genuine connection with locals, meet like-minded travellers …

The following may be of some interest to you. You may be considering the prospect of
volunteering abroad, in which case this paper may help in categorising ideas. Or you may in …

Il faudrait encourager les medecins canadiens a participer'a des operations de secours
medical" a l'etranger, affirment deux medecins revenus recemment du Rwanda dechire par …