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April 2012
How to be an Environmentally Conscious Traveler
biking between trees Stories about carbon footprints and emissions are always in the limelight in the press, but by employing some useful travel strategies there are no reasons why you have to forfeit your traveling plans abroad to show your love for Mother Earth. Read on to learn 8 tips to travel greener on your next trip.

 

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An Amazon Adventure at Peru's Volunteer Project

Peru volunteer project Make a difference volunteering for our environmental sustainability project in Peru. Study animals in the Amazon Rainforest, explore humans' impact on biodiversity, study conservation issues and collect data to help protect animal species in their native environment. Learn more about volunteering in Peru.

 

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Spring Time in Georgia: Photos from Abroad

hike in georgia Get a glimpse of the spring season from the Republic of Georgia. Our English teachers abroad share their pictures from their adventures working abroad. Whether it is braving precarious bridge crossings or harvesting mandarins, our teachers do more than just spend time in the classroom. Check out their photos.   

 

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The ABCD's of Community Development Abroad

Molly in South America For participants interested in applying for the Greenheart Grant, recognizing the assets of a community is the first step in creating sustainable, positive change. Described in the theory of Asset Based Community Development (ABCD), this theory promotes the idea that development begins at the local level.  

 

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Inspiration for the Armchair Traveler

Quote: "What would you accomplish if no one told you it was impossible?." - Harvey Mackay  

Book:
Daughter of Fortune: A Novel by Isabel Allende
An orphan raised in Valparaíso, Chile, by a Victorian spinster and her rigid brother, young, vivacious Eliza Sommers follows her lover to California during the Gold Rush of 1849 -- a danger-filled quest that will become a momentous journey of transformation.   

 

Recipe: Tamago-Tofu Sushi Rolls
"This easy and fun rendition of maki sushi happens to be vegetarian, but I bet it will appeal even to the most devoted raw fish lovers."

 

Blog:
 As the Bird Flies    

 

Video:
Moving Art - The Other Coast
Moving Art - The Other Coast
 
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Save the Date!

April 6:
Deadline to apply for an April 30 start date to teach in the Republic of Georgia 

April 15: 
Deadline to apply for a 2012 Fall High School Abroad program

April 22: 
Earth Day Celebrations! 

April 23: 
Deadline to apply for a May 15 start date to teach in the Republic of Georgia

May 12: 
Greenheart Earth Olympics 
 
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Greenheart Travel Opportunities
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Not ready to travel quite yet?
 You can still go global by staying local with these CCI opportunities.
 GEO


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  Center for Cultural Interchange: The Greenheart of Cultural Exchange

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Established in 1985, Center for Cultural Interchange (CCI)  is a non-profit international educational exchange organization dedicated to the promotion of cultural understanding, academic development, environmental consciousness and world peace. In 2004, CCI became the "Greenheart of Cultural Exchange" by adopting Greenheart as its environmental and social initiative. Through Greenheart, CCI promotes fair trade with the Greenheart Shop, authentic travel opportunities via Greenheart Travel, and community service with the Greenheart Club. Greenheart is also a worldwide movement.