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    “Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the and the blind can see”- Mark Twain. .. That unconditional love and acts of kindness that matter the most in this world. by: donnagouda Views[706] The process of reapplying the hairs casing usually takes a whole day and soon the women begin to get restless. The final process is a skilful and delicate one which only a few can master, but as the sun begins to set on another day so does the hardening ochre in the final stages of the the Himba beauty salon. by: benmcrae Views[1322] Once the daily chores are completed and the days temperature begins to soar, the women retreat back to the shade where their beauty salon continues. A Himba woman's hair is drawn into dreadlocks and encased in a thick ochre casing which adds to their beauty, but it is a laborious process that requires all hands to assist removing and replacing the delicate casing every 4 weeks or so. by: benmcrae Views[846] The Ochre is mixed with portions of thickened butter fat which is smeared all over the women's body to produce a bright red sheen. All of the females pitch in to help each other access areas that a single woman cannot. All of the Himba women share the work load in a village regardless of the task, their age or stature. by: benmcrae Views[1237] They say that the eyes speak louder than words. I can’t talk to monkeys, but when I looked at his eyes at that moment – he told me two words alone...”Help me.” by: stalkerinstinct Views[692]
     

    Not All Who Wander Are Lost...But Some Are

    SPAIN | Fri, 22 Aug 2014 | By rmckinley | Views [1259] | Comments [1]

    You know you are lost when you can’t find your destination on a map. You know you’re REALLY lost when you can’t find your current  location on a map. The directions from the airport to the hostel were simple. Catch the train, ... Read more >

    Tags: communication, gaudi, help, hope, lost, wander

    Free Lioness or Hunter's Trophy? UPDATED

    SOUTH AFRICA | Sat, 20 Jul 2013 | By butterfly-freed | Views [1825]

    UPDATE: Sufficient funds were raised & Alexandra flew to South Africa to make a documentary about Serabie's release to a protected wildlife sanctuary there & to raise awareness on the sick 'sport' that is canned hunting. Our heartfelt thanks ... Read more >

    Tags: appeals, help, hunters, lioness, lions, serabie, south africa

    A day in the life of a volunteer: Lake Shkodra Resort, Albania

    UNITED KINGDOM | Sun, 23 Jun 2013 | By josephuck | Views [2560] | Comments [4]

    Of course, it must be duly noted that each volunteering experience is different, for each person, for each project, location and timespan. In the past, I've had a double bed and a kitchen in an apartment, to then sharing a bed in a static caravan and ... Read more >

    Tags: albania, cycling, help, hot, lake, volunteer, volunteering

    24 hour Emergency Assistance

    WORLDWIDE | Thu, 15 Sep 2011 | By amicovered | Views [17954]

    If you have purchased a travel insurance policy through WorldNomads.com and need emergency medical assistance or travel assistance, call the 24 hour, 7 day hotlines from anywhere in the world. We work with different assistance companies worldwide, ... Read more >

    Tags: emergency assistance, help, travel insurance

    Books for Asia Appeal

    SOUTH KOREA | Wed, 24 Mar 2010 | By sokocat | Views [800]

    I know an update is long overdue but in the meantime... Everybody remembers books from their childhood. Personally I remember reading "Where's Spot?" growing up. This book vote as part of the Asia Foundation is raising money to supply childrens ... Read more >

    Tags: appeal, books, charity, help, volunteer

    purchasing land...mama na dada community garden MNDCG

    KENYA | Sat, 3 Oct 2009 | By kena | Views [1130] | Comments [2]

    so the big news...if the tides work out correctly i will be having land in kunya village. the idea: purchase 2acres of land (1acre=600usd), use the land to grow food sustainably through permaculture design and deliver the food to the mama na dad ... Read more >

    Tags: farm, future, grants, help, jobs, travel

    The Plan...

    KENYA | Mon, 23 Feb 2009 | By casey_hamilton | Views [1002] | Comments [1]

    As long as i can remember, I have wanted to go to Africa. Actually, i remember the exact moment i decided i would one day embark on a trip to the worlds second largest continent. It was whilst watching the opening scene to The Lion King. But what ... Read more >

    Tags: help, kenya, maasai, volunteer

     

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