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Published: 31 May 2013

Phonesvan

My name is Phonesvan. I am local resident from Luang Prabang, Laos. I graduated from a teacher training college in Vientiane, Laos and also attended several other universities such as the East West Center University of Hawaii, RELC (Regional English Language Center) in Singapore, and Canberra University in Austrailia. I have held many positions within Lao. I used to work at Lao-American Association as a secretary and a teacher. I have worked for Ministry of Public Health as a volunteer with the disabled people association in Vientiane. I was also chosen to participate in disabled people's conference in Stockholm, Sweden. Currently, I teach at Souphanouvong University as a language teacher and a volunteer librarian. I am responsible for local cultural center in Xieng Mouane Village. I am so excited to be work as the coordinator for Globeaware in Laos, because I love working with people and helping the local Lao children. I especially like working in education and with the environment.

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Published: 31 May 2013

Laura

Though I am now an American citizen, I was born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico in a small city named “Valles.” The surrounding area is called “La Huasteca” and is known for its verdant life, it’s green mountains, and its stiff traditions. I travel frequently to Mexico.

I would say the best thing about Mexico is how natural it is. I love the mountains, the valleys, and the incredible amount of rivers. Life seems just so open there. Most people spend don’t their time cooped up in their houses, but out, visiting neighbors, walking the plazas, and even just sitting on their front porches, “shooting the breeze.” This absolutely enchants me. I feel blessed to have been brought up in a bilingual environment.

I am devoted to learning about other cultures, such as that of Mexico. So it’s a good fit for me to work with Globe Aware. I think the tourist view of a country is fine, but the reality is where the real beauty, and the real challenges lie. Knowing the itty-bitty nuances.

My life is based now in Dallas, Texas. I was essentially raised and educated there. While working with Globe Aware, I am also working toward a degree in International Business, with an emphasis on trade relations. I have worked in various roles at Globe Aware, as a bookkeeper, translator and all around communicator. And I’m looking forward to working with all my volunteers abroad!

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Sarah

As a returned Peace Corps volunteer, geography nerd, and travel junkie, I am very excited to work with Globe Aware! I always look forward to making new friends, both in Globe Aware volunteers, as well as local community members. I am a native of Dallas, TX and currently working with Globe Aware to develop new programs and complete administrative projects. I have an undergraduate degree in geography, Spanish, and Latin American studies from the University of Texas at Austin (and I am a huge Longhorns fan!) I was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Jamaica, and I have a Master’s degree in Applied Geography. I studied abroad in Spain, and have traveled extensively throughout Europe. I also took an around-the-world trip last year, and visited countries such as Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, South Africa, Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras.

My experience as an environmental outreach volunteer in Jamaica taught me the importance of volunteering, and the value of cultural immersion. I have maintained ties with Jamaica and in 2005 I returned to the island to undertake a study of community water systems in a rural area. I am interested in water rights and policy, and I find the different ways that people obtain water throughout the world fascinating when contrasted to the convenience of an in-home tap. Globe Aware brings the extremely valuable combination of manpower, materials, and a desire to help out to needy communities to create tangible improvements for communities, and an increased awareness of different cultures for everyone involved.

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Fiorella

I was born in Lima- Peru, August 22, 1981. I’m 25 years old and I lived in Lima eighteen years. All my family is from Lima, however my parents now live in Arequipa because of my father’s job. He works in the Credit Bank and he is an economist. He has worked there for 20 years in the finance area. My mother is housewife. She is a very good mother. I have 3 brothers, they are teenagers and they are currently in the school. In Cusco, I live with my older Brother.

When I'm not leading Globe Aware groups, I'm studying Economics, with my specialty being politics and theory. And I’m in the last cycle of the career. The duration of the career is 5 years, like the majority of the careers in Peru.

I have worked as a field worker’s assistant in Vivencial Tourism in Uraratari and Huito with the agency Läs och res– Cusco (Investigation in Vivencial Turism in Uratari-Limatambo)

I have participated in investigation at the University Newspaper. Studies about theory and Politics. “A Luchar” of the university federation of University San Antonio Abad del Cusco. Análisis of the University Problematic.

Hobbies: I like sports (gymnastics and aerobics), fotography, books of different topics, movies, cooking. I prepare different dishes and desserts. I like to experiment with the food and drink different juices.

I like to walk in the outdoors and visit different places. I love Cusco`s nature.

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Published: 31 May 2013

Prin

My name is Prin. I’m originally from Siem Reap, Cambodia. When not working with Globe Aware, I also work on projects for locally based NGOs as financial secretary, study tours program coordinator, and recently I was assigned to be a coordinator for a new project helping a primary school to help providing children a better educations, improving the school facilities, as well as teachers’ capacity. Moreover, I’m currently a part-time MBA student and I also doing a Diplomat in English at the Australian Centre for Education (ACE) and do French language at the French Cultural Center in Siem Reap. I’ve been trained as a French speaking tour guide for Siem Reap, Angkor Region while I was working as a front office and reservation department in a French hotel here in Siem Reap. Together with my knowledge of English language, so I can work as an English speaking guide. I have traveled in much of Asia. I love traveling, meeting people, make friends, and helping people. Therefore, the opportunity to work as coordinator with Globe Aware fulfills my interest and broadens my education as well. Also there are a lot of tourists visiting Siem Reap every year but Siem Reap is a second poorest province in Cambodia (World Bank survey 2005), this is true because a lot people living in the country sides still living in need, moreover, their rice production every year can feed them only about half year and the rest they need to buy from the market and of courses, money is required for them get the rice. Nowadays, a lot of NGOs are putting hands in helping to raise these problems in Siem Reap as well as the hold the country and we are all so grateful for your help.

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Published: 31 May 2013

Salina

I am a native to California, having lived in a variety of cities throughout
the state. I also lived in Mexico when I was a little girl and in Buenos
Aires, Argentina during college. I attended Pepperdine University and
received my degree in Organizational Communication and Spanish.

Throughout my life, I have had a passion for volunteerism. I ran a
non-profit program for adults with disabilities for two years. I have also
coordinated programs to teach English to Spanish-speaking adults, have
worked with young children, the elderly and the homeless. I have also
volunteered with larger organizations such as American Cancer Society and
Special Olympics. Throughout these experiences, my greatest joys have been
in witnessing how seemingly simple concepts such as respect, kindness and
friendship can make the greatest impact in one's life.

In my spare time, I enjoy reading, music, sports, travel, good food and good
chocolate, getting to meet new people and spending time with loved ones. I
love to explore and try new things and am excited to share my passions of
volunteerism, travel and working with people!!

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Published: 31 May 2013

Joanne

Joanne hails from Portland, Oregon, and she comes to Globe Aware with extensive travel experience in Asia and Latin America, and her past studies concentrated in Latin American Arts and Spanish. While studying and living abroad, Joanne volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, but her outreach activities are widespread, from coordinating special events for the Latin American Museum of Art (and others), to InBioparque volunteer work, led America Reads Program with a focus on SPanish ESL programs, bilingual art summer camps, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation work, and was an active member as a young teen at AKT_NOW (Active Kind Teens Nurturing Our World). 

Joanne is trained as a  lifeguard to anticipate, recognize and manage emergencies and additionally certified in CPR, AR and first aid. She has worked with the Portland Parks and Recreation in crowd control management with diverse groups of people to enforce safety.  She drafted Students Guide to Costa Rica, a guide specifically written for incoming study abroad students at Linfield College, where she also served as International Programs Office campus liaison.  And she is fluent in English and Spanish. We're delighted to have Joanne as a Volunteer Coordinator!

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Stephen

Stephen Alexander is a native Texan from the small town of Burnet. He is currently attending school at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX where he studies Business Marketing, Spanish and Cultural Anthropology. He has traveled and studied abroad extensively (including Oxford University in England) and connected this experience to further study in Madrid, Spain. Stephen explored Europe has traveled far and wide independently.

Helping others has always been a large part of Stephen’s life. Whether volunteering in children’s homes in the Dallas community or tutoring Spanish students, Stephen does his best to help out those around him succeed. One of his most memorable volunteer experiences was a mission trip two hundred and fifty miles into Mexico in the poverty-stricken city of Torreón where he worked to improve the appearances of local children’s homes. He has also worked with Habitat for Humanity, PRIDE (Ponies Reaching Into Dallas Elementaries),SPARC (Students Promoting Awareness, Responsibility and Citizenship), Relay for Life, Dallas Ministries and the Green Elves before giving his time to Globe Aware.

Stephen is creative, energetic and passionate about cultural awareness. His dedication is evident and his work ethic shines when presented with an obtainable goal. Stephen plans to diversify his background even more as he continues in his pursuit of excellence this summer in Costa Rica.