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In business since 2004

Globe Aware , a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) develops short-term volunteer programs in international environments that encourage people to immerse themselves in a unique way of giving back.

Globe Aware has been featured and profiled in numerous news outlets, among them: CNN, The New York Times, Business Week, NBC Today Show, NPR (National Public Radio), Newsweek, Budget Travel, Travel&Leisure Magazine, Men's Fitness, Toronto Globe and Mail, and many others. Globe Aware has also been the subject of several major documentaries, among them a 9 part series titled Journeys of the Heart shot in high definition chronicling a group's developments in our Care for Cusco program. This series, produced by Concrete Productions, runs on the Dish Network's Equator Channel. Another documentary on Globe Aware was produced by Asterisk Productions called Vacations from the Heart which aired several times coast to coast in Canada on the Global Network and in the UK. Asterisk is a world renown production company with a special interest in social and environmental issues, for more on their inspiring work.

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New Opportunity to Experience Cuba! Do…

New Opportunity to Experience Cuba! Do you love to travel? Do you want ot make a difference in the world? Would you like ot combine your vacation with a life and perspective-altering experience? If so, the opportunity to volunteer in our Cuba program is the perfect choice for you!
Updated over 12 years ago. Details at http://www.globeaware.ca/

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3 most popular Trips (out of 12 total)

The Path Less Taken: Laos	The Path Less Taken: Laos Luang Prabang Airport, Laos for 8 Days • from $1,140* per person Provider: Globe Aware Laos is one of the most pristine and laid-back countries in Southeast Asia, despite its landlocked location between such formidable neighbors as China, Vietnam, and Thailand. Laos is also one of the least developed and most impoverished countries in the region, so the opportunities for volunteer assistance are vast. The Globe Aware program takes place in fascinating Luang Prabang, which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its charming French-colonial architecture. Monks in saffron robes still stroll to Luang… more	Offered September-December Exertion level: 3 Simple accommodations Max group size: 12 people Must form your own group? No
Expedition Vietnam	Expedition Vietnam Hue Airport, Vietnam for 8 Days • from $1,390* per person Provider: Globe Aware A short drive from the central city of Danang, Hoi An has rightly earned a reputation as one of Vietnam's most picturesque towns. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Hoi An draws visitors to its lovingly preserved mix of Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese and French architecture - evidence of the town's fascinating past as a major trading port. From the 17th to the 19th century, Phai Pho which is Hoi An's old name riverside port was frequented by trader from… more	Offered September-December Exertion level: 4 Simple accommodations Max group size: 12 people Must form your own group? No
Redeeming Romania	Redeeming Romania Bucharest Otopeni International Airport, Bucharest, Romania for 8 Days • from $1,390* per person Provider: Globe Aware Romania is currently redeeming its rich heritage following the collapse of an oppressive dictatorship. This charming country embodies the European spirit of past, present, and future. Picturesque castles and quaint farming villages contrast with cosmopolitan cities and ski resorts as the country strives to develop its economy after the fall of communism and its recent admission to the European Union. The Transylvania region in central Romania is home to many treasures, among them the idyllic town of Brasov, where our… more	Offered August-December Exertion level: 3 Simple accommodations Max group size: 12 people Must form your own group? No

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