Projects Abroad US News

New Sports Projects in Morocco

18 April 2008

After its emergence as a Projects Abroad destination last year, Morocco has been rapidly expanding in terms of volunteer numbers and placements! As of this month, we're beginning sports projects in and around Rabat, which is our base in the country.

Teaching in Thailand - Vacation Update

14 April 2008

Thailand is the only one of our destinations to take their main school vacation during April and the start of May. This year we've been running two exciting teaching programs during this time, one in Ao Nang and one in Chumphon.

Record Numbers Apply for 2-Week Specials

11 April 2008

The 2-Week High School Specials programs were introduced by Projects Abroad four years ago in response to lots of interest from students who wanted a gap year taster experience either in a school holiday or in the summer before starting university.

April 10th - Meet Canadian staff at Toronto Open House

24 Mar 2008

The Canadian Projects Abroad team will be hosting an Open House on April 10^th from 4-8 pm at our Toronto Office just south of Yonge & Bloor.

Results of School Drawing Competition in Peru

10 Mar 2008

Country Director, Tim DeWinter tells us about a recent drawing competition organised by Projects Abroad:

Race Update - Projects Abroad Sponsors Atlantic Boat Duo

26 Feb 2008

On 2nd December 2007 two Cornish gig rowers began the ultimate rowing challenge: to row across the Atlantic Ocean.

Thailand Conservation Project supports International Year of the Reef 2008

21 Feb 2008

The International Year of the Reef 2008 is a worldwide campaign to raise awareness about the value and importance of coral reefs and threats to their sustainability.

Hosts Ghana get off to a Flying Start in the African Nations.

30 Jan 2008

The African Cup of Nations began this month, with 16 teams battling it out in a 3 week soccer extravaganza. The eyes of the continent turned to Ghana - the host nation, and they did not disappoint.

Want to volunteer in China during the Olympic Games?

24 Jan 2008

From 8th - 24th August 2008 the biggest ever Olympics is being held in Beijing, China and you could be there!

New Destinations for Spring 2008 - Brazil, Jamaica and Togo

17 Jan 2008

Projects Abroad is launching three new destinations in 2008, Brazil, Jamaica and Togo.

Manchester United Looking Towards Moldova

08 Jan 2008

News has hit Manchester United websites following a piece in the Independent newspaper this week about a possible link up between Manchester United and Projects Abroad's Eikomena Soccer team who play in the Moldovan A Division.

Projects Abroad 2007 Sports Review

07 Jan 2008

2007 was a fantastic year for Projects Abroad in terms of the sporting achievements of our staff.

Peru Conservation Project Gains Official Animal Sanctuary Status

04 Jan 2008

Conservation director, Stuart Timson gives us the latest news from the Taricaya Reserve.