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Alan the Afrikaner
by Sarah Menkedick :: 04/19/2007
[South Africa] - On a wilderness safari in South Africa, Sarah Menkedick shares a room with Alan, a white South African. When he meets their black ranger, he whispers to Sarah, "Well, you can forget learning anything now."
Read: Confronting Racism in South Africa (2 photos)
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For Our Injuries
by Caitlin Cohen :: 03/29/2007
[Mali] - Caitlin Cohen cannot understand why her host mother prefers a polygamous marriage. Her host mother, for her part, cannot understand why Caitlin would want to raise 12 children by herself.
Read: Women and Healing in Mali
Esfahan, Unveiled
by Sezgi Yalin :: 02/01/2008
[Iran] - 'Hospitable' is not the first word that would come to mind for many Westerners when thinking about the Middle East. But while in Iran, Sezgi Yalin finds hospitality at every turn.
Read: An Afternoon in an Iranian Bazaar
When the Soldiers Came
by Pablo Pitcher :: 11/29/2007
[Palestinian Territories] - One night, while sleeping on the floor with his family in the Dheisheh Refugee camp, Ziad Abbas is awakened by a noise. When he opens his eyes, all he can see is an Israeli soldier's big, black boot.
Read: Life as a Palestinian Refugee
José the Bartender
by Sarah Shaw :: 08/02/2007
[Peru] - José the bartender is a marvelous kisser, but for Sarah Shaw, his charm stops there.
Read: Romance in Peru
Rainy Day
by Rachel Signer :: 06/21/2007
[Argentina] - Rachel Signer is at a loss when a rainstorm ruins her plans to take her four students to a fair. But for these adolescent girls, who live in a slum outside Buenos Aires, any excuse for an afternoon on the town will do, rain or shine.
Read: Immigration and Poverty in Argentina
The Motorcycle Ride
by Jeremy Goldberg :: 05/24/2007
[Thailand] - Jeremy and Sanchana are about to visit a Buddhist temple by motorcycle. But first, Jeremy has to learn how to drive the thing.
Read: Getting Around in Thailand
Brick Wall
by Sara Schaff :: 05/18/2007
[Colombia] - Sara Schaff's Colombian friend needs a new exterior wall. Sara and her friends have offered to help build her one. It seems simple enough, but not everyone is happy with the arrangement.
Read: Poverty in Colombia
Pretty Woman
by Susan Mintz :: 05/03/2007
[India] - When Susan Mintz meets Annamma, a PhD student at Madras University, Annamma announces: “Susan, I would like to fix your hair.” Should she take offense?
Read: Looking Nice in India
Outside Paris
by Stan West :: 04/12/2007
[France] - Both the Gordiens and the Wests share the experience of living as black minorities in a predominantly white society. At the same time, being West Indian in France is one thing, and being African American in the United States is quite another.
Read: Living as a West Indian in France
You Yankees
by Elizabeth Rae Kovar :: 04/12/2007
[Australia] - "You Yankees can be a bit uptight." While in Australia, Elizabeth Rae Kovar feels torn between embracing the country's carefree attitudes and following the codes of conduct by which she was raised.
Read: Carefree Living in Australia
American Woman
by Molly Coeling :: 04/09/2007
[Dominican Republic] - Throughout her stay in the Dominican Republic, Molly Coeling's neighbor repeatedly insists: "If you were a man, I would respect you." Never did Molly suspect that they would become friends.
Read: Machismo in the Dominican Republic
My Communist Landlord
by Christian Danielsen :: 03/23/2007
[Chile] - While Christian Danielsen rather enjoys his landlord’s diatribes against American imperialism, he does not enjoy his landlord’s other diatribes, nor his untrained puppy.
Read: Healing and Conflict in Chile
Persian Perspectives
by Mary Tripp :: 03/15/2007
[Iran,United States] - Americans don't care about their parents and are unfaithful marriage partners. As Mary Tripp discovers when she befriends an Iranian woman, cultural misconceptions work both ways.
Read: Cross-Cultural Friendship
Finding Nonno
by Frank Passaro :: 02/08/2007
[Italy] - Frank Passaro is warned that his late Italian grandfather's hometown of Nusco may boast more chickens that people. But that doesn't stop him from trying to find it.
Read: Reclaiming Italian Heritage
Adventures in Ice Hockey
by Amanda Shopa :: 01/25/2007
[South Korea] - Amanda Shopa was under the impression that she had come to class to learn taekwondo. So why in the world is she about to play ice hockey?
Read: A New Taekwondo Curriculum in South Korea
Shelter from the Storm
by Karen Beatty :: 01/18/2007
[Laos] - Karen Beatty and her friend strike up an amiable conversation with two Lao women when both parties are caught in a sudden storm. But the friendship doesn't last long.
Read: Traditional Values and Beliefs in Laos
This is Andalucia
by Patrick Collins :: 01/04/2007
[Spain] - On the first day of La Feria de Malaga, a 10-day celebration in Malaga Spain, Patrick Collins finds himself crammed in the middle of a jumping-screaming-pissing-puking human mass. So why the dreamy smile?
Read: Meeting Strangers in Spain
An Unexpected Marriage
by Julianna Lindsay :: 11/28/2006
[Jordan] - Julianna Lindsay told her parents that someday she would marry an Arabian prince. Standing before her fiancé in Gap pants and Converse sneakers, she realizes that her dreams of a fairytale wedding are about to come true in an unexpected way.
Read: Islamic Wedding Rituals In Jordan
The Wedding Day
by Jill Birt :: 11/16/2006
[Indonesia] - It takes a village to raise a child, but in Kelobak, Indonesia, it takes a village to marry one too. As Jill Birt discovers, wedding traditions in this Muslim community are no small thing.
Read: Wedding Traditions in Indonesia
The Ties That Bind Us
by Kristy Crabtree :: 10/24/2006
[Bangladesh] - When terrorist attacks hit Bangladesh in August 2005, Kristy Crabtree assures her host family that Peace Corps will evacuate her if the danger becomes too grave. “What about us?” her host mother wants to know.
Read: Community Life in Bangladesh
A Brush with Borgo
by Hope Stockman :: 09/14/2006
[Italy] - When Hope Stockman joins 10 art students and two professors at an artists' retreat in Borgo San Lorenzo, Italy, her experiences are even more colorful than her paintings.
Read: Painting in Italy
Karibu! Tanzania!
by Stephen Kirshenbaum :: 07/20/2006
[Tanzania] - Red-faced and embarassed, Stephen Kirshenbaum stumbles into a gathering of Tanzanian teachers —and into a culture of warmth and welcome beyond the reaches of the AIDS-stricken Africa he had expected.
Read: Discovering a New Way of Life in Tanzania
Lost in the Madrugada
by Aiden FitzGerald :: 06/15/2006
[Nicaragua] - Amidst swiveling hips and shimmering skin, Aiden FitzGerald finds there's nothing a little salsa dancing won't fix as she searches for meaning far from home.
Read: Searching for Strength in Nicaragua
Waiting for Winter
by Desir‚e Kosciulek :: 03/01/2006
[Germany] - Desiree came to Germany because she didn't want to come to Germany. This is precisely the revelation she arrives at when her German host mother asks her what brought her to this corner of the world.
Read: Overcoming Cultural Clichés in Germany
Times to Remember
by Lily Kuo :: 02/22/2006
[Spain,United States] - They say that in Spain, the living room is not in the home but in the street. It is this sense of community that Lily Kuo misses most as she adjusts to life back in the United States.
Read: Keeping Alive Memories of Spain
Leaving Alabama
by Michael Gynn :: 02/10/2006
[United States] - The town of Tuscaloosa, Alabama does not particularly impress Australian-born Michael Gynn. That is, until he meets the people who live there.
Read: Making Friends in the United States
Life in Limbo
by Malia Politzer :: 11/30/2005
[Mexico] - After an unsuccessful attempt at crossing the U.S.-Mexican border, Mario anxiously awaits word from his brother. Is his brother lost in the desert, or did he make it to "the other side?"
Read: Crossing the U.S.-Mexican Border
Absurdity on a Polish Farm
by Mallory Greimann :: 11/12/2005
[Poland] - Sausage, vodka and anorexic trees … everything about life in rural Poland originally strikes Mallory Greimann as absurd.
Read: Exporing Rural Poland's Culture
Rare People
by Susannah Bragg :: 10/11/2005
[Italy] - Susannah Bragg is well aware of the cultural differences that set Italy apart from the United States. But in the end, she realizes, people are people the world over.
Read: Making Friends in Italy
Where No One Sticks Around
by Christina Shaw :: 09/15/2005
[Mexico] - An excursion to a coastal community on Mexico’s Pacific teaches Christina Shaw that sunny skies and fresh coconuts don’t always equal paradise.
Read: Emigration in Mexico
High Spirits
by Robert Caswell :: 06/01/2005
[Thailand] - Robert Caswell is in Eastern Thailand when the 2004 tsunami hits. Overwhelmed by the loss, he can’t understand how his Thai friends and colleagues maintain their high spirits.
Read: Confronting Loss in Thailand
Canines Underfoot
by Michelle Neyland :: 05/31/2005
[Ecuador] - Michelle Neyland’s memories of the summer she spent in rural Ecuador all have one thing in common: a lurking canine presence.
Read: Teaching in Rural Ecuador
Gravy from a Jug
by Sundus Husain :: 02/23/2005
[Pakistan,United States] - Though excited, Sundus Husain is a bit apprehensive about her first Thanksgiving. It doesn't take long for her to realize that there's nothing to worry about.
Read: Thanksgiving in the United States
Adventures in Korfball
by Kerry Weber :: 01/18/2005
[United Kingdom] - Kerry Weber expected to eat bland food; what she didn't expect was to play an obscure Dutch sport in a clown costume.
Read: Clowning Around in Oxford, England
The Great Day
by Jessica Novak :: 01/17/2005
[Kenya] - Feasts, parades and goat sacrifices ... Jessica Novak celebrates the Muslim holiday, Eid ul-adha, which honors Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son to Allah.
Read: Celebrating Eid ul-adha in Kenya
My Camera Did the Talking
by Julia Connors :: 01/17/2005
[Madagascar] - The images that Julia Connors captures on film challenge her carefully constructed expectations of Madagascar's economic despair.
Read: Transcending Hardship in Madagascar
Blueberries in Bratislava
by Amanda Kendle :: 01/06/2005
[Slovakia] - Do Amanda Kendle's history textbook ideas about communism and socialism hold up to her experiences of life in post-socialist Slovakia?
Read: Post-Socialist Slovakia
A Typical American
by Jennifer Azari :: 01/05/2005
[Germany] - What exactly is a "typical American?" All that Jennifer Azari knows is that her German friends don't consider her to be one.
Read: Stereotypes in Germany
Beguiling Familiarity
by Michael Marsch :: 01/04/2005
[Australia] - At first, it seems to Michael Marsch that the only false preconception he had of the culture Down Under was that Foster's is Australian for beer.
Read: Stereotypes in Brisbane, Australia
The Kindness of Strangers
by Cindy Louise Patten :: 01/04/2005
[China] - "What a stupid thing for a single woman to do." Before leaving to teach English in China, Cindy Louise Patten is bombarded by warnings about traveling alone as a woman. Yet she soon learns that fear can preclude true growth.
Read: Exploring Ke Qiao, China
The Half-Court Line
by Christian Camerota :: 12/01/2004
[Italy] - Winner of Glimpse's Fall 2004 Writing Contest, "Foregone Conclusions." When Christian Camerota inadvertently kicks a group of burly, inebriated soccer fans out of their train seats, he is certain that his demise is near.
Read: Rising Tempers in Perugia, Italy
Cinderella and the Seven Dwarves
by Catharine Fairbairn :: 11/30/2004
[Italy] - Second-place winner in Glimpse's Fall 2004 Writing Contest, "Foregone Conclusions."After visiting countless museums, Catharine Fairbairn dejectedly wonders if art is all Italy has to offer. Her salvation comes in the form of a mafia hit man look-alike who insists that Cinderella was courted by a puppet.
Read: Culture Shock in Italy
Left Behind in China's Mountain City
by Scott Berkland :: 11/01/2004
[China] - Scott Berkland initially refuses Mr. Zhang's help when attempting to transport a heavy table to his new apartment in Chongqing, China. But Mr. Zhang has more to offer than the strength of his two arms.
Read: Migrant Workers in China
Befriending Inspector Colombo
by Josie Garthwaite :: 10/04/2004
[Austria] - Inspector Colombo believes that the "U.S. is a terror on the world." But he doesn't hold that against his new American friend.
Read: The Wisdom of Austria's Older Citizens
The Birthday Bird
by Jason Stevenson :: 10/04/2004
[Tanzania] - At 15, many young men in Tanzania choose their future occupations. If Jason Stevenson has learned anything during his stay, it's that "everyone grows up faster in Africa."
Read: Coming of Age in Tanzania
Pablo's Gift
by Lee Fischer :: 07/28/2004
[Venezuela] - Lee Fischer returns to the tiny village of Campo Verde, Venezuela to visit his former student. Hoping to see that his previous work there had amounted to something, Fischer realizes that you don't have to save lives to make an impact.
Read: Teaching in Venezuela
No Milk-and-Honey Situation
by Kira Neel :: 06/28/2004
[Spain] - In Madrid, Spain, Kira Neel experiences firsthand the dangers and insecurities of life as a street artist.
Read: Street Artists in Spain
Whirlwind in Shanghai
by Thomas Glenn :: 06/15/2004
[China] - Thomas Glenn planned on spending his first days in Shanghai learning how to teach English. Eating frogs and crashing into rickshaws were not on his agenda.
Read: Getting Settled in China
Strange Brew
by Tom Pellman :: 06/15/2004
[Italy] - Tom Pellman's Italian host, Giuseppe, demonstrates an affinity for strange juice concoctions. And this is only the beginning of "strange."
Read: Friendship in Italy
Quality Time
by Jocelyn Meermans :: 06/15/2004
[Mexico] - Jocelyn Meermans' last night with her host family encapsulates the best qualities of Mexico – a place where friends are treated like family and family, like the closest of friends.
Read: Family Ties in Mexico
On a Lonesome Road in Spain
by Jacob Rooksby :: 06/03/2004
[Spain] - As Jacob Rooksby learns on a lonesome road in Spain, sometimes you have to step outside your comfort zone to feel like you're really living.
Read: Self-Discovery in La Rioja
The Art of Being Cozy
by Becky Rowlands :: 06/02/2004
[Denmark] - Who knew that "being cozy" was an art? In Denmark, Becky Rowlands becomes a pro at one of life's simplest pleasures: relaxing in the company of family and friends.
Read: Small Joys in Denmark
In the Company of Women
by Jessica Novak :: 05/13/2004
[Kenya] - As Jessica Novak observes, weddings in Muslim Kenya offer women an opportunity to discard their head coverings and shake their hips on the dance floor.
Read: Wedding Rituals in Kenya
That Feel-Good Feeling
by Swen-Yu Hu :: 05/13/2004
[Denmark] - Hygge is a Danish word with no precise English translation. As Swen-Yu Hu learns, you have to experience hygge to truly understand it.
Read: Simple Pleasures in Denmark
José and Vito
by Rachel Farahbakhsh :: 05/12/2004
[Spain] - Rachel Farahbakhsh's surrogate Spanish grandparents may be aging, but their love for each other remains young.
Read: Familial Affection in Spain
Lessons of the New Year
by Erik Lystad :: 05/11/2004
[China] - Erik Lystad searches in vain for "genuine" Chinese culture ... that is, until New Year's rolls around.
Read: Fireworks and Family in China
Morning to Night
by Desir‚e Kosciulek :: 05/10/2004
[Brazil] - From her strong morning coffee to her rowdy cafeteria lunch to her afternoon soap opera to a night on the town, Desirée Kosciulek's Fridays perfectly capture the rhythms of life in Brazil.
Read: Daily Routines in Brazil
The Real Surfers' Paradise
by Grant Gavin :: 05/05/2004
[Australia] - Grant Gavin arrives in Australia with one bag and a surfboard. He's ready for adventure, and that's exactly what he gets.
Read: Brisbane, Australia's Bare Essentials
The Good Hurt
by Sheila Liming :: 05/03/2004
[United Kingdom] - Winner of Glimpse's Spring 2004 Writing Contest, "Good Times." Sheila Liming snatches first prize in a late-night Miserable Tune Contest.
Read: Singing in Scotland
Behind the Smiles
by Shaan Khan :: 03/31/2004
[China] - Friends forever? Feeling betrayed by people he used to trust, Shaan Khan wonders what exactly 'friendship" means in China.
Read: Friendship in China
Fresh Water for Sale
by Clarissa Lord Brundage :: 02/10/2004
[Mali] - Clarissa Lord Brundage joins her host family's domestiques to help with work traditionally reserved for what Mali considers the "lowliest of beings."
Read: Crossing Class Lines in Mali
The Powers That Be
by Linda Broughton :: 02/02/2004
[Bosnia-Herz.] - While in Bosnia, Linda Broughton realizes that faith doesn't necessarily have to involve a god.
Read: Spirituality in Bosnia
Tom Pawson from Australia
by Justin Garwood :: 02/02/2004
[Australia] - Tom Pawson isn't originally from Australia, but he's lived there long enough to adopt the easy-going "Aussie mentality."
Read: Roadtripping in Australia
Another Calloused World
by Regis Elizabeth Ahern :: 02/02/2004
[Ecuador] - Regis Elizabeth Ahern is enjoying her 25th birthday—that is, until she gets robbed. Yet not only is she able to retrieve her stolen cell phone, she also turns an important corner in her own cultural acclimation.
Read: Street Crime in Ecuador
Beautiful Under it All
by Malissa E. von Herrmann :: 02/02/2004
[Lebanon] - In this war-torn region, life still goes on. Malissa E. von Herrman finds that the daily realities of those who live there soon become her own.
Read: Daily Struggles in Lebanon
The Bite of the Horsefly
by Maureen OBrien :: 02/02/2004
[Costa Rica] - It takes a horsefly and a few stomach parasites for Maureen O'Brien to fully appreciate her new Costa Rican home.
Read: Community in Costa Rica
No Punches Thrown
by Megan Haugh :: 01/27/2004
[Netherlands] - Megan Haugh supports military action in Iraq, but not all her new friends in the Netherlands do. Will they still be able to amiably share cake at a birthday party?
Read: Antiwar Perspectives in the Netherlands
It Feels like Family
by Michelle Neyland :: 01/27/2004
[Spain] - At the end of her stay in Spain, Michelle Neyland can't bear to part with her host family. "Así es," ("That's how it is") her host mother tells her regretfully.
Read: Forging Relationships in Spain
The Fall Line
by Jessica Wilson :: 01/22/2004
[Mali] - Jessica Wilson climbs the surrounding hills to become acquainted with Bamako, her new home. From afar, everything is beautiful; close up, the realities can be more problematic and complex.
Read: Family Dynamics in Mali
Crossing the Threshold
by Jamie Hall :: 01/16/2004
[France] - Jamie Hall is forced to confront her youngest French host sister when the rest of the family leaves for vacation. Why, she asks herself, is she so afraid?
Read: Family Dynamics in France
The Printing Press
by Clarisse Stouvenot :: 01/14/2004
[Ecuador] - When Clarisse Stouvenot stumbles into an enormous printing press at a stationery shop, she finds herself itching to be the next Gütenberg.
Read: Learning New Skills in Ecuador
A Recipe for Friendship
by Anna Montmayeur :: 01/07/2004
[France] - Anna Montmayeur's newly-acquired skills in de-veining goose livers and other French culinary practices come in handy when she invites company for dinner.
Read: Cooking in France
Keep Pedalin'
by Nithy S.R. :: 12/16/2003
[United States] - From Argentina to Minnesota - on a bicycle! Malaysian-born Nithy S.R. is on a mission to make the world a better place through the power of his own two legs.
Read: Cycling Across the United States
The Ugly American
by Chris Baxter :: 10/31/2003
[Romania] - Whoops! Still unfamiliar with Romanian money, Chris Baxter accidentally overpays his taxi driver $16 for a $1 fare. When he shares his cute, self-deprecating story with his Romanian coworkers the next day, none of them find it particularly funny.
Read: Cultural Blunders in Romania
La Norteamericana
by Rachel Sax :: 09/29/2003
[Argentina] - Rachel Sax encounters a whole new dating game when she ventures to Argentina. As she struggles to bridge cultural gaps, she learns valuable lessons about life and love in her temporary home.
Read: The Dating Game in Argentina
The Odd Couple
by Kelly Smith :: 09/16/2003
[United Kingdom] - Upon meeting her two handsome English flatmates, Kelly Smith is initially speechless. Gradually, they all become acquainted with one another's cultural and personal idiosyncrasies.
Read: Forging Relationships in England
It's Just a Game
by Shaan Khan :: 09/02/2003
[China] - Shaan Khan is not sure what to make of his outspoken English student, Green, at the University of Petroleum in Dongying, China. Convinced that Americans believe themselves to be superior to Chinese people, she constantly tries to outdo him.
Read: Dispelling Stereotypes China
The Semester of Me
by Jill Kline :: 06/23/2003
[Spain] - During her first few days in Spain, Jill Kline meets Bairon, a Colombian immigrant who works as a waiter in a hotel just outside Barcelona. Romance between the two cultural "misfits" ensues.
Read: Romance in Spain
Uncle and Aunty
by Raleigh Ellisen :: 06/18/2003
[Fiji] - Raleigh Ellisen describes the growth of his friendship with Shiu and Vijma Prasad, an Indo-Fijian couple with whom he and his wife live while doing volunteer work in Fiji.
Read: Friendship in Fiji
Chinese Love Connection
by Shaan Khan :: 06/06/2003
[China] - While teaching English at the University of Petroleum in Dongying, China, Shaan Khan develops a friendship with May, one of his Chinese students. As his affection for May grows, he realizes the cultural differences that divide them, as well as the shared human experiences that transcend these differences.
Read: Romance and Friendship in China
Travel with Ebs
by Dan Hirshon :: 06/06/2003
[South Africa] - Winner of Glimpse's Spring 2003 Writing Contest, "Getting to Know You." While in South Africa, Dan Hirshon finds a valuable cultural resource and, as the months pass, a close friend in a Cape Town taxi driver.
Read: Friendship in South Africa
Meeting Mumina
by Betsy Gilliland :: 06/02/2003
[Uzbekistan] - When Betsy Gilliland meets Mumina, one of her English students at Bukhara State University in Uzbekistan, she immediately recognizes Mumina's passion and strong-willed spirit. As a deep friendship between the two women takes root, their conversations about work and education soon lead to conversations about their personal lives.
Read: Friendship in Uzbekistan
The Maestre-Galofre Clan
by Lindsey Freedman :: 02/03/2003
[Spain] - While studying in Barcelona, Spain, Lindsey Freedman accepts an invitation to live with Mara Maestre-Galofre, a native of Spain and a mother of 11 children. Inevitably, Ms. Freedman becomes an honorary member of the raucous Maestre-Galofre clan.
Read: Family in Spain
An Essex Education 101
by Lauren Kahn :: 12/05/2002
[United Kingdom] - Lauren Kahn takes us into the heart of an English sub-culture in Essex, a county outside London. When a group of Essex lads initiates her into their culture, she quickly becomes enamored with their suave attire, laborious hair styles and fanatical music tastes.
Read: Sub-cultures in England
Bean Man
by Allison Grappone :: 11/21/2002
[El Salvador] - During her stay in El Salvador, Allison Grappone awakens early one morning to find that she's being serenaded. Her admirer - a 55-year-old, machete-toting, mariachi-playing villager - goes to great lengths to express his love.
Read: Passion and Pursuit in El Salvador
Needles in the World's Greatest Haystack
by Joe Novak :: 04/01/2002
[Japan] - At first overwhelmed by the bustling metropolis of Tokyo, Joe Novak slowly carves a niche for himself within the sprawling jungle of concrete and steel. A dinner out with a friend's family lends him a glimpse into the strong personal relationships beneath the city's impersonal facade.
Read: Eating Out in Japan
Morning
by Joanna Lack :: 04/07/2001
[Zimbabwe] - Glimpse contributor, Joanna Lack shows us the elegant simplicity to a day's beginning. Waking. Washing. Talking. Eating. Walking. They are commonalities the world over and no different in Zimbabwe.
Read: Breakfast in Zimbabwe
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Child Family Health International
Let the World Change You! Socially responsible global health education programs in Bolivia.
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www.cfhi.org
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Global Service Corps-Tanzania
HIV/AIDS Prevention, Sustainable Agriculture & Nutrition community training programs. Internships. Homestays.
www.globalservicecorps.org
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