Breaking News! Matching Funds Opportunity- Every Dollar You Give Matched!
Anna Howe2023-05-02T11:22:41-07:00
Help us take action now! 22 Children are waiting to be rescued immediately.
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05, 2023
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03, 2023
Solo Trekking Banned In Nepal, Except Around Everest
Anna Howe2023-03-10T11:11:46-08:00
The era of solo trekking has ended in Nepal. Beginning April 1, individual backpackers can only roam the country when accompanied by a guide. However, there are some exceptions to this new law.
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02, 2023
Little progress in Nepal’s quake preparedness since 2015
Anna Howe2023-02-22T08:09:27-08:00
New building codes have not been implemented and open spaces are in short supply.
The 7.8-magnitude earthquake that rocked Turkey and Syria earlier this week has killed over 24,000 people as of Saturday afternoon—and the death toll is still rising.
The 7.8-magnitude earthquake that rocked Turkey and Syria earlier this week has killed over 24,000 people as of Saturday afternoon—and the death toll is still rising.
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02, 2023
NGN’s Snapshots Winter 2023
Anna Howe2023-02-20T07:29:54-08:00
A summary of our work over the last few months.
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02, 2023
Lien: Voluntourism is a Double-Edged Sword
Anna Howe2023-02-20T07:03:55-08:00
Every year, my social media gets flooded with photos of peers posing with children of color, talking about how they had the experience of a lifetime. Voluntourism has persisted for years and it’s unlikely the billion-dollar industry will dry up anytime soon.
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08, 2022
NGN’s Snapshots Summer 2022
Anna Howe2022-08-02T10:41:55-07:00
A summary of our work over the last few months.
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07, 2022
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06, 2022
High on Helping: The Dangers of Voluntourism
Anna Howe2022-06-20T12:06:03-07:00
As an Asian student in the United States, I’ve faced my share of cringe-inducing cultural insensitivity and casual imperialism. But in the summer of 2020, ironically, I was guilty of the exact same.
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05, 2022
How Philanthropic Travelers Can Avoid the Unscrupulous Side of Volunteering Abroad
Anna Howe2022-05-04T10:19:11-07:00
It’s no wonder the world of “voluntourism” has become a $3 billion a year industry. Volunteers get to travel internationally and out of pocket costs are nominal since volunteers are essentially trading the experience for their skills. And, of course, there is the good feeling side of helping make the world a better place.
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04, 2022
We are so grateful for this amazing matching funds opportunity!
Anna Howe2022-04-26T10:50:57-07:00
Help us use this opportunity to expand our vital child protection program!