[Interview] People and the Sea (Philippines)
byDid you know that every second breath you take is filled with oxygen from the ocean? More than 70 percent of the planet’s surface is covered with water and every living being is relying on…
South-Eastern Asia
Top 10 Countries to Volunteer Abroad [Updated 2022]
byRemember all those good New Year’s resolutions you had a couple of months ago? Was one of them doing something meaningful or helping your fellow human beings? Then volunteering abroad could be the solution! Here…
Volunteer in Cambodia | The Ultimate Guide
byCambodia has become a popular travel destination for people from all around the world. Which is no surprise looking at how much the small country has to offer. No, not just temples. As a volunteer…
Volunteer In Indonesia | The Ultimate Guide
byYou might have been thinking of volunteering somewhere in Southeast Asia, but don’t know where to go yet. How about visiting a country that has a high level of biodiversity; a country to experience various…
Volunteer In Vietnam | The Ultimate Guide
byYou might have thinking about volunteering in Vietnam for a while, but need some information to make a decision first! If you are looking for a place full of culture, great beaches, awesome weather and…
Volunteer in Thailand | The Ultimate Guide
byLooking to volunteer in Thailand? Great choice! Thailand is a place to feel at ease. In the land of beaches and smiles it is not hard to let go of everything. At the same time, its…
Lessons learned from working with children with disabilities
byWorking with children with disabilities can be challenging for volunteers, particularly if this is part of your very first social work experience. Read some useful tips for working with children, which might help you in your next volunteering experience!
The project Adam – Supporting education access and equity
byAdam was a backpacker and influenced SOLS with his motivation. With enthusiastic and motivated people it’s possible the make a difference. You will never be able to have an understanding of social issues if you just read a book or search on the internet. You have to be immersed in the situation and experience it yourself.
Interview about Empowering leaders around the world
byNaoko, is a socially engaged young woman who had this crazy dream to improve the quality of life of others and that’s exactly what she’s been doing for the past 8 years! SOLS 24/7 supports vulnerable communities with educational tools and programs to establish rural economic systems and urban networks that will allow youth to become dynamic and self-sustaining.
A day of volunteering at Leaf Pagoda
byHanna volunteered in Vietnam with Volunteers for Peace at Leaf Pagoda. She describes a day of volunteering at Leaf Pagoda, speaks about her experiences and how the life with monks inspired her.