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Happy (belated) Earth Day from Unearth the World! Since 1970, global citizens around the world have celebrated Earth Day on April 22 as a way of giving voice to and taking action on various environmental issues and challenges. Unearth the World is committed to this...

Unearth the World loves planning customized global programs for groups of students and professionals to engage with the international community through volunteering and cultural immersion. We also love sharing the stories of transformative experiences that shape the...

Unearth the World is all about partnerships and mutually beneficial collaborations. We revel in co-creating programs with our international partners and find it incredibly valuable to work with our corporate and university partners. In fact, one of our six guiding...

So far, 2018 has proven to be busy, transformative, and FUN. Unearth the World has proudly planned programs for groups from Cornell University, Keene State, Providence College, Harper College and the company Centro. We have LOVED watching our trip participants engage...

This is a story we are so proud to share. This story is about a family who spent a week volunteering in Nicaragua but whose lasting impact can be found with the work they continue to do in Chicago. In July 2015, Amy – the Managing Director of MSL Chicago and mother of...

We should celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women everyday. But since today is International Women’s Day (IWD), I would like to share why IWD is not only personally important to me but also professionally vital to the work we do at...

In 2017, Unearth the World began planning local Chicago volunteer opportunities to allow companies, students, families, and alums an opportunity to volunteer and learn in their own community. To give you a better idea of what this looks like, check out this short blog...

It's a new year! And like most of us, Unearth the World has some resolutions. We thought we would share them with you so you can hold us accountable and be a part of our ever-evolving journey to break down cultural barriers, connect people around the world and promote...

I am happy and proud to share a blog reflection from Mariam – a young woman that lives in Toronto. Mariam spent time volunteering in Nicaragua in late November 2017. Her words and stories below illustrate the true magic of volunteering abroad through Unearth the...

Unearth the World specializes in pairing travelers with meaningful international volunteer projects. And though we believe there is a lot to gain from solo travel, volunteering with a group allows for different but equally meaningful experiences. We work with...