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Program Spotlight – Cuba Calling

Contrary to what most people believe, Cuba is open, accessible and welcoming.

Although home to more than 11 million people, Cuban culture has been shrouded in mystery to most North Americans because of prolonged economic and political strain between the United States and Cuba. The Care for Cuba program pulls back the curtains on this Caribbean culture and gives volunteers a clear look at the beauties, struggles, and determination of the Cuban people.

There has never been a more exciting time to take part in volunteer travel in Cuba! Imagine a culture where everyone is literate and has access to free medical care, no starving people. This is the Cuba of today. In stark contrast to North America, its southern neighbor also offers almost no material consumer goods. Experience this now, before long anticipated change comes with the passing of the Fidel Castro generation. Open music in streets everywhere, hardly any car traffic, smiles; most visitors are enchanted with a world unlike any they could imagine. The embargo has meant severely restricted commerce, and access to affordable food, but has also preserved and insulated a culture unique in the world.

Volunteer in Cuba this summer! CLICK HERE
 

Join Our Community!

Exciting news!! We’ve created Globe Aware Community Pages. Join here CLICK HERE

Our Community Pages include a forum to share experiences, stories, photos and videos, ask questions, get answers, or simply tell everyone how excited you are about your trip.

The volunteer vacation and Globe Aware experience is a rich and fulfilling event. No need to keep it all to yourself. This is why we have created this social media, and conversational hub.

Whether you are just beginning to consider a trip, about to go on your next volunteer vacation, or just want to have some fun interacting with other international volunteers, we’ve got you covered.

Recharge Your Karma Campaign

The well known advertising giant Publicis recently chose Globe Aware to feature as part of a pro-bono campaign they created on our behalf called "Recharge Your Karma." The concept centers on social media platforms and in a humorous way targets college students to "confess their sins and balance your karma scaled by volunteering abroad." 

Students in various cities across the nation are hanging posters and fliers encouraging students to take part. The kick off of the campaign started in Dallas, Texas at the Green Elephant on March 29, 2012, where karama-tinis were served, and students uploaded their confessions to the instant karma campaign website. Go to rechargeyourkarma.org to check it out and add your confession - we promise you will get a good giggle!

Readers' Choice is asking: What's The Best Volunteer Trip?

You can post comments on the article calling for traveler input on Budget Travel's Blog. Let them know about your favorite trip. Here is what they say:
 

Volunteer of the Year program Going Wonderfully

Yay! We've had two volunteers so far and we're having lots of fun in our "Volunteer of the Year Program, you know you can participate on our facebook page CLICK HERE . Thanks so much to our wonderful volunteers who have agreed to participate in this fun and exciting program.

We're posting four posts a month for each volunteer. So, look for the posts on Mondays and vote often. Just make sure you put your comments and shares, along with your likes, on a post we have put up. No separate posts of your own please.
Use the link below, "Like" our page, find the posts for the volunteers, and VOTE!
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Travelocity's "Travel for Good" Grant - Now Open

Global Gourmet – Cuban Shrimp Casserole

• 2 cups shrimp, cooked and peeled
• 2 cups crushed canned tomatoes
• 1 onion, minced
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, pressed
• 2 Tbsp butter
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups cooked white rice

Cuba Libre

• 1/2 lime juice
• Coke
• 2 oz Havana Club or other rum