http://www.projects-abroad.org/news/Projects Abroad news. Find out the latest information about our projects all over the world, the work of our volunteers, our new placements, new destinations and much moreenThu, 23 May 2013 21:33:15 +0100Thu, 23 May 2013 21:33:15 +0100Volunteering AbroadProjects Abroad Ltd., IT Officehttp://www.projects-abroad.org/rss/news/Projects Abroad Ltd.info@projects-abroad.org (Projects Abroad US)office@projects-abroad.net (Projects Abroad IT Office)1440Uncategorizedhttp://www.projects-abroad.org/news/?content=2013/intern-in-ghana-this-summer-on-a-pre-med-project/Projects Abroad is launching a brand new project aimed at providing experience to young interns planning on working in the medical field.Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100http://www.projects-abroad.org/news/?content=2013/intern-in-ghana-this-summer-on-a-pre-med-project/Uncategorizedhttp://www.projects-abroad.org/news/?content=2013/botswana-conservation-project-moves-to-a-new-camp/Projects Abroad is pleased to announce that it is moving to its very own new camp within our study area of Kwa Tuli reserve in Botswana. We have named our camp 'Motswiri Camp', motswiri is Setswanan for Leadwood.Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100http://www.projects-abroad.org/news/?content=2013/botswana-conservation-project-moves-to-a-new-camp/Uncategorizedhttp://www.projects-abroad.org/news/?content=2013/a-moment-of-glory-for-tanzania/Tanzania Country Director, Glory Matoi, won the Young Achievers Award during the Tanzania Women of Achievement Awards held at the Serena Hotel in Dar Es Salaam last month.Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100http://www.projects-abroad.org/news/?content=2013/a-moment-of-glory-for-tanzania/Uncategorizedhttp://www.projects-abroad.org/news/?content=2013/volunteer-in-projects-abroad-s-newest-destination/The Philippines is the latest addition to the family of Projects Abroad destinations. Volunteer projects will begin in April 2013 and are perfect for anyone wanting a unique Asian experience whilst doing something worthwhile in a developing country.Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000http://www.projects-abroad.org/news/?content=2013/volunteer-in-projects-abroad-s-newest-destination/Uncategorizedhttp://www.projects-abroad.org/news/?content=2013/ghana-volunteers-launch-water-sachet-recycling-project/One of the most frequent things new volunteers are surprised by in Ghana is that water is commonly sold in plastic bag sachets instead of bottles. Each sachet costs roughly 5 pence, however, the cost to the environment is far greater. Since December 2012, Projects Abroad Ghana and its volunteers have recognized this, and are now working together with the patients of the Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital to do something proactive about it.Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000http://www.projects-abroad.org/news/?content=2013/ghana-volunteers-launch-water-sachet-recycling-project/Uncategorizedhttp://www.projects-abroad.org/news/?content=2013/maasai-water-project-in-tanzania-reaches-completion/Projects Abroad Tanzania Information Manager, Kanette Mwanjabala tells us about the recent completion of the Water Project: “The Water & Sanitation Project was completed ahead of schedule! The project began on January 14th and was initially scheduled for four weeks, but due to participation of the seven volunteers and the surrounding community, the village of Endulen is now enjoying clean and safe drinking water.Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000http://www.projects-abroad.org/news/?content=2013/maasai-water-project-in-tanzania-reaches-completion/Uncategorizedhttp://www.projects-abroad.org/news/?content=2013/projects-abroad-wins-special-commendation-in-thailand-conservation-awards/Projects Abroad are excited to announce that our Diving & Marine Conservation project in Thailand has been awarded a special commendation in Wanderlust Magazine's Thailand Green Excellence Awards 2012!Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000http://www.projects-abroad.org/news/?content=2013/projects-abroad-wins-special-commendation-in-thailand-conservation-awards/Uncategorizedhttp://www.projects-abroad.org/news/?content=2012/volunteers-step-up-to-support-january-tanzania-maasai-water-sanitation-project/Projects Abroad is excited to begin work on a special Water & Sanitation project in Tanzania and has found the volunteers to do the work. Following the success of several Water & Sanitation Projects worldwide, Projects Abroad and partner BridgIT Water are returning to Tanzania in January 2013 to continue with their life changing work. The six volunteers needed to make the project a reality quickly came forward after the project was announced this fall.Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.projects-abroad.org/news/?content=2012/volunteers-step-up-to-support-january-tanzania-maasai-water-sanitation-project/Uncategorizedhttp://www.projects-abroad.org/news/?content=2012/baby-tapir-born-at-peru-conservation-project/Last month our Conservation Project in Peru was blessed with the birth of little Theo, a baby tapir! Theo is the first tapir to be born at Taricaya Animal Rescue Centre as part of our captive breeding program. He is doing very well and his mother, Isabella, is taking good care of him.Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.projects-abroad.org/news/?content=2012/baby-tapir-born-at-peru-conservation-project/Uncategorizedhttp://www.projects-abroad.org/news/?content=2012/inca-project-makes-national-press-with-rock-art-discovery/Projects Abroad volunteers have been working alongside archaeologist Zenobio Valencia on the Inca Project in Peru. Recently, they have uncovered a number of indentations which they believe to be a form of Incan rock art-work.Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.projects-abroad.org/news/?content=2012/inca-project-makes-national-press-with-rock-art-discovery/Uncategorizedhttp://www.projects-abroad.org/news/?content=2012/drama-mini-project-in-romania-brings-volunteers-together/At the end of November all Projects Abroad volunteers in Romania were involved in the Drama Mini Project in Brasov. The project was directed by American volunteer Victoria Waldthausen, who adapted the classic story of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ for everyone to perform.Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.projects-abroad.org/news/?content=2012/drama-mini-project-in-romania-brings-volunteers-together/Uncategorizedhttp://www.projects-abroad.org/news/?content=2012/volunteers-work-with-the-street-children-of-senegal/Over the past month Projects Abroad volunteers have been very busy helping improve the quality of life of the Talibés in Senegal. Projects Abroad volunteers work with several Talibé centres throughout the year and we fund a variety of programmes, from free breakfast schemes to Micro-finance loan projects for older Talibé students.Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.projects-abroad.org/news/?content=2012/volunteers-work-with-the-street-children-of-senegal/