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A Soul Generated by Love: the Genesis of UTW Cornell
Unearth the World is all about partnerships. We love watching both our international partners grow and thrive and our university partners deepen their engagement. Today, I am proud to share a blog reflection from our dear friends at the Cornell Commitment Office....
Role of Third Party Service Providers in Volunteering Abroad
For those familiar with the volunteer abroad space, you know that Unearth the World – and other organizations that act as connectors between the volunteer and international nonprofits - are often called a “third party providers.” In recent years, “third party...
There GROWS the neighborhood
This catchy and inspiring mantra of Chicago’s Sweet Water Foundation was just one thing we loved from our day of volunteering in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood. On a rainy Saturday, June 9, Unearth the World was proud to play a small roll in bringing Cornell alumni...
Virtual Spanish Lessons
Looking to learn Spanish from a native speaker? Want to build relationships and learn about different cultures? Interested in using your time and money for good? Then consider taking Skype Spanish lessons… affordable ($12/hr), flexible (whenever you want during the...
Guatemala’s Volcan El Fuego
Doesn’t it sometimes feel like the world is falling apart? We don’t mean to be dramatic but it certainly seems like there is always bad news coming from some direction! Earlier this week, for instance, Unearth the World shared updates about the current crisis in...
Nicaragua News: Updates from our partners and beyond
The beautiful and captivating nation of Nicaragua is home to many dear friends of Unearth the World. We currently have two partners in this special country and have worked closely with these communities since we founded. The eco-hotel we collaborate with in the Masaya...
Global Service-Learning Summit
Unearth the World often works with universities to plan customized, ethical and reciprocal global service learning programs. We also find it incredibly important to stay updated and knowledgeable on the pedagogy behind Global Service Learning (GSL). As some of you may...
Earth Day 2018
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...
Harper College Unearths the World
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...
The Importance of Partnerships
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...