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#ResponsibleTourism #SlowTravel, and #DestinationStewardship are trending concepts that encourage a more mindful approach to exploring our world...but what do they really mean, and how can travelers embrace them? One impactful way is through #Voluntourism - participating in community service or conservation efforts allows travelers to connect more deeply with their destination, while giving back to local communities. One of my favorite ways to embrace these impactful approaches!

'Voluntourism', where tourists undertake short-term voluntary work, often in orphanages or construction projects in marginalized communities, can do more harm than good. Make sure you are well informed before you start #volunteering. #WorldTourismDay

'Voluntourism', where tourists undertake short-term voluntary work, often in orphanages or construction projects in marginalized communities, can do more harm than good. Make sure you are well informed before you start #volunteering. #WorldTourismDay

🌟 A Year of Impact: Our Goals for 2024 🌟 At Mansa Works, we're gearing up for a year of ambitious goals and impactful initiatives aimed at creating positive change in communities worldwide. Here's a glimpse into what we have planned: 📚 Supplying Success: Our aim is to empower 1000 underserved students by providing them with essential school supply kits and tutoring support. Education is the key to unlocking opportunities, and we're committed to giving these students the tools they need to succeed. 🍎 Nourishing Futures: We're dedicated to helping 100 underprivileged families access groceries and providing nutritious meals to 100 children. But it doesn't stop there – we'll also be providing health education to ensure long-term well-being and empowerment. 🏗️ Building Hope: This year, we're focused on completing the construction of a mosque that will double as a community center, fostering unity and providing essential services. Additionally, we're excited to launch a chicken farm to sustain our feeding program and promote self-sufficiency. Join us on this journey to make a lasting difference in the lives of individuals and families around the world. Together, we can build a brighter future for all. 💙🌍 https://lnkd.in/eYQhXdDr #ImpactGoals #CommunityEmpowerment #NourishingFutures #SupplyingSuccess #BuildingHope #MansaWorks

🇹🇿 One of the experiences we are going to offer our customers at GrowthYears.com is volunteering in Tanzania 🇹🇿 They can choose 🔹 to teach English at school, 🔹 to help grow vegetables at a local farm, 🔹 to cook in the asylum for children from incapable/disabled parents, 🔹 to work on construction sites, 🔹 to clean the ocean side from plastic, or opt for all of the above simultaneously. ❓How is that experience connected to personal growth❓ Through volunteering, we not only give back to the world - we step out of our comfort zones, develop new skills, and gain perspectives we might not encounter in our daily lives. It strengthens empathy, builds leadership and helps us understand the value of teamwork and communication. Every volunteer experience is a powerful tool for personal growth, 🌟 both personally and professionally. Whether it's mentoring, collecting garbage, or simply lending a hand, each act contributes to building a better version of ourselves while making a meaningful impact. 🌍 Please check out for more Growth Year experiences at www.GrowthYears.com #PersonalGrowth #Volunteering #Leadership #PersonalDevelopment #SelfDiscovery #BestVersionOfYou #BurnoutPrevention

In Nepal, we embraced the rhythm of everyday life, from learning to cook traditional meals to harvesting fresh produce. These simple, authentic experiences taught us the beauty of daily routines and the richness of Nepali culture, one meal at a time. 🍚 #DailyLifeInNepal #CulturalLearning #globalroutes #studenttravel #travel #summer2024 #summerabroad #studentleadership #highschoolexchange #travelwithmeaning #volunteering #techfree #teenprograms

It’s been an incredible Atenu Developments journey. Over the past five years, we’ve completed 33 meaningful projects, including over 20 schools, hundreds of homes and a few significant industrial projects. Our team focuses on educational, industrial and residential projects, each build comes with a progressive learning curve and a fulfilling handover that continues to bolster our passion for what we do. We’re driven by a simple belief: education transforms lives. Both in the classrooms and outside in the real world. That's why we put so much into building spaces where kids can learn and thrive. Right now, our educational infrastructure projects open their doors for over 3,600 active students each year. In this particular post, we would like to highlight our partnership with the Palms for Life Fund, one of our strong partners driving the most significant impact, transforming some of the most underserved San communities in Namibia. Together, we’re building Kindergartens that offer so much more than just education. Please take a moment to watch “A Visual Journey through Tsumkwe ECD”. One of 10 Early Childhood Development Centers Atenu has built in partnership with PFLF in some of the most significant San communities in Namibia. —A sneak peak into the joy and vibrant energy that roams the classrooms we’ve built.  While Atenu gets these schools up from the ground, it’s Palms for Life who fills them with love, providing two nutritious meals daily to these incredible kids. Most of these communities lack basic infrastructure and services. These facilities count with solar power, a water treatment system and potable drinking water. We’re proud to stand behind a mission that is helping children nurture and grow in such a conducive environment that puts education at the forefront in each of these communities. Want to be part of this incredible mission? Are you working on community development? Do you have ideas on how we can do more together? Please reach out—I’d love to chat about potential collaborations and how we can keep making a positive impact together. Contacts Us: Samuel@operfin.com Funded by: Palms for Life Fund Design and Construction by: Atenu Developments: AtenuDevelopments.com Media by: BirdsEye View Lab: https://lnkd.in/dPvyXR37 #BuildingBetterFutures #Education The Namibian The Brief Live Nam Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) #CommunityDevelopment #SustainableImpact Atenu Developments #MGEPESWG #MEAC #EarlyChildhoodEducation Palms for Life Fund Gabriela Baquero Marta Ithete Elizabeth Nd. Martin Ferdinand Muzanima David Akinin Samuel Akinin Contacts Us: Samuel@operfin.com

Over 10 years ago, at just 14, I found myself volunteering at Arise at the Farm, working with differently abled youth through equine therapy. I spent my days leading horses, cleaning stalls, and learning about farming. I don’t remember how I ended up there—it was such an impulsive decision—but it became one of the most impactful experiences of my life. I even got the chance to ride—and fall off—a horse for the first time, which felt both exciting and intimidating. That experience showed me just how much I was capable of, even when I was outside my comfort zone. That summer opened my eyes to the power of youth programs. I worked with kids younger than me and discovered that even simple acts can create profound changes. It gave me a sense of accomplishment that I hadn’t felt before, and it set me on a path I didn’t even know I wanted to walk. Since then, I’ve been involved in countless youth programs. And now, I dream of bringing similar opportunities to South Sudanese youth—spaces where they can learn, grow, and be supported as they discover their own potential. I haven’t worked in South Sudan yet, but this is where my heart is leading me. For those of you who’ve worked with youth in different contexts, I’d love to hear your thoughts. How have programs like this shaped your journey or impacted the communities you’ve served? What advice would you give someone looking to build something similar? Let’s start a conversation—because we all know how important it is to inspire the next generation, wherever they are. #YouthEmpowerment #YouthPrograms #EquineTherapy #LeadershipDevelopment #YouthLeadership #CommunityDevelopment #SouthSudan #EducationForAll #FutureLeaders #MentorshipMatters #ImpactfulPrograms #NonProfitWork #SocialImpact #InclusiveGrowth #EducationMatters #AfricaYouth #GlobalEducation #EastAfricanYouth

Today at Pankhshala, our students celebrated #worldenvironmentday with enthusiasm and dedication! 🌍 We discussed the importance of protecting our environment and created vibrant posters to spread awareness. It’s crucial to instill these values in our children, including those from local income groups. 🌿 Ensuring that children from low-income groups are included in environmental awareness activities is crucial for several reasons. Firstly, environmental issues affect everyone regardless of socio-economic status. By involving children from different backgrounds, we promote inclusivity and empower them to become stewards of the environment, regardless of their circumstances. Secondly, all children may not have access to the same resources or opportunities as their peers from more affluent backgrounds. By providing them with access to environmental education and activities, we help bridge this gap and give them the tools they need to make positive contributions to their communities and the planet. Lastly, engaging children from diverse socio-economic backgrounds in environmental initiatives fosters empathy and understanding across different segments of society. It promotes a sense of shared responsibility for the environment and encourages collaboration towards common goals, regardless of economic status. Let’s continue to educate and inspire the next generation to protect our planet! #environment #ngo #educationforall #environmentday #pankhrisefoundation #pankhshala #linkedinforsocialimpact #linkedinfornonprofits

The Future of Volunteerism and Humanitarianism: Adapting to a Changing Social Environment Discover how to adapt the volunteerism model to the mindset and availability of the new generation. Explore the bright future of volunteerism and humanitarianism. #Volunteerism #Humanitarianism #ChangingSocialEnvironment #NewGeneration www.redcross.org https://storysamurai.ai/