Hanoi, Vietnam: To someone caring about traveling in Vietnam, the concept of “xuyen Viet”, or journey through Vietnam, which enjoys an unmatched presence in literally every travel ad, may not sound like such an original idea. Nevertheless, once combined with a commitment to better the community, the old idea actually can bring in a lot of excitement.  Read article

Cotabato, The Philippines: Bayanihan - the Filipino concept of community volunteerism - is transforming the social landscape of six Peace and Development Communities (PDCs) as community members lead construction of health stations in a bid to reduce preventable diseases in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Armm).   Visit site

On his blog, Patrick Mosolf relates his diverse experiences as a volunteer across the world - from work in his local community in the US to time spent as a UNV volunteer in Liberia.  Visit site

Medecins Sans Frontieres/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is an international humanitarian organisation that provides emergency medical aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural or man-made disasters, or exclusion from health care in more than 60 countries.  MSF provides aid where it is most needed, regardless of race, religion, or politics, and strives to raise awareness of the plight of the people we assist.  MSF teams are composed of international volunteers and skilled local staff. Together, they work closely with national medical professionals and cooperate with other aid organisations.  A private non-profit association, MSF is an international network with offices in 19 countries.  Visit site