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Articles about volunteering abroad, travel and news about Projects Abroad
Take a Gap Year Adventure

By Jemma Dicks 25th April, 2019

Top 5 Things To Do In A Gap Year in 2025
Decided to take a gap year but have no idea what to do? Let's inspire you with our top five things to do during your gap year as you travel the world.
Shark spotted by our Shark Conservation volunteers in Fiji.

By Julie Brondeel 17th April, 2019

Why sharks are important to our ecosystem and how you can help protect them
The most frequently asked questions about sharks, the role sharks play in the ocean, why they’re important and how to contribute to shark conservation overseas.
Conservation volunteer replants a mangrove propagule in Fiji

By Daryll Williams 08th April, 2019

Let’s talk about mangroves
Let us tell you all you need to know about mangroves, why they are important and why you should care.
Baby turtles on the beach on their way into the ocean at our project for turtle Conservation in Mexico

By Matilda Lipponen 26th March, 2019

How can we help save sea turtles from plastic pollution?
Find out how we can help save the sea turtles from plastic pollution, both from home and at our turtle volunteer programmes abroad.
Projects Abroad staff and volunteers carry trees after planting saplings in Costa Rica

By Daryll Williams 21st March, 2019

Our Planet: These are the habitats we work in and this is what we do to protect them
Increasing human invasion on terrestrial and freshwater habitats is causing a loss of biodiversity. Join Projects Abroad to help combat the destruction.
A volunteer paints a mural on a school wall during her volunteer work abroad

By Jen Southern 13th March, 2019

We took a stand against pressing global issues in 2018
Find out more about the impact our volunteers and interns had over the course of 2018.
Childcare and Conservation volunteer reads a story to the children in her class

By Vicci Parry 06th March, 2019

Short-term Volunteering Abroad: Can You Really Make a Difference?
Projects Abroad's impact database and management plans ensures that our short term volunteer opportunities abroad can implement a long term impact
Stuart Timson take the Conservation volunteers on a tour of the animal rescue centre in Peru

By Jen Southern 01st March, 2019

A day in the life of an Amazon Rainforest Conservation volunteer in Peru
Our Conservation staff take you through the typical day of a Conservation volunteer in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest, Peru.

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