Stories

Dentists go the Distance

Crammed into a tiny bus, huge-hearted volunteers cover many miles to reach remote communities who are without regular access to dental care. Roads narrow and switchback, huggi... Crammed into a tiny bus, huge-hearted volunteers cover many miles to reach remote communities who ar...

Blog, In The Field, Travel Stories

A Rich Tapestry

A rich tapestry of cultural diversity begins with language. In Chicaman, Guatemala where more than a dozen Mayan languages comingle and contribute to the rich tapestry of cult... A rich tapestry of cultural diversity begins with language. In Chicaman, Guatemala where more than a...

In The Field

Go for the Goals

We all have goals. And as an international community, we’ve got some pretty big ones! The seventeen Sustainable Development Goals are a global call for action and a blue... We all have goals. And as an international community, we’ve got some pretty big ones! The seve...

In Canada, In The Field

It is with the generous support of the 60 million girls foundation that we kick off this new year with a new project. The Education for Climate Responsiveness project enables ... It is with the generous support of the 60 million girls foundation that we kick off this new year wi...

In The Field

Brighter Futures in Bosawas

The solar pumping water system in Pamkawas was destroyed by Hurricanes in 2020. In February of this year, the carnage—crushed solar panels, broken piping, and a roofless struc... The solar pumping water system in Pamkawas was destroyed by Hurricanes in 2020. In February of this ...

In The Field

Repeat the Sounding Joy in Guatemala's Highlands

Rainwater collection systems and water storage tanks save time for women and girls in Guatemala. Maria Luisa Ramirez Vasquez shares that she has spent many summer months over ... Rainwater collection systems and water storage tanks save time for women and girls in Guatemala. Mar...

In The Field

Making Futures Bright!

‘Tis the season of traditions! Your own holiday traditions might even include printing a joyful greeting card and sending it to those you hold dear this time of year. At... ‘Tis the season of traditions! Your own holiday traditions might even include printing a joyfu...

In The Field

Common Ground for Climate Change Education

We have been sharing our successes with tech education in the Global South for some time now – remote hotspots for education, digital libraries, classroom tablets. But in case... We have been sharing our successes with tech education in the Global South for some time now – remot...

In Canada, In The Field

Traditional Knowledge-Sharing Across Cultures

It was a whirlwind tour that ended less than three weeks ago – but the memories will last a lifetime! The FIT-funded knowledge sharing tour across Canada made an incredible im... It was a whirlwind tour that ended less than three weeks ago – but the memories will last a lifetime...

In Canada, Travel Stories