{"id":6815,"date":"2017-11-06T21:43:37","date_gmt":"2017-11-06T21:43:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/researchbdev.wpengine.com\/environmental-studies-newsletter\/?p=6815"},"modified":"2017-11-06T23:19:30","modified_gmt":"2017-11-06T23:19:30","slug":"announcement-backpacking-with-a-purpose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/research.bowdoin.edu\/environmental-studies-newsletter\/announcement\/announcement-backpacking-with-a-purpose\/","title":{"rendered":"Announcement: Backpacking with a purpose"},"content":{"rendered":"

BACKPACKING WITH A PURPOSE<\/span><\/strong><\/span> <\/b><\/p>\n

Operation Groundswell is a non-profit organization that runs international volunteering programs, focusing on social justice issues and working alongside local activists, organizations, and communities. We are looking for globally conscious and socially active students who want to spend their summer exploring some of the most complex and beautiful countries in the world! <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

If you’re into cultural exchange, meaningful community service, and off-the-beaten path adventure, apply by November 22<\/u><\/span><\/b>nd<\/span><\/sup><\/u><\/b> <\/u><\/b>\u00a0to secure an interview for your first-choice program!<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

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*Financial assistance is available for all students on five- and six-week programs.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Check out where we go: <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

www.operationgroundswell.com<\/span><\/b><\/a> <\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Summer programs are open in the following countries and regions:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Bolivia – Environmental Justice<\/span><\/p>\n

Thailand – Alternative Tourism, Environmental Conservation, or Food Justice<\/span><\/p>\n

India – Alternative Education or Gender & Religion<\/span><\/p>\n

Guatemala – Human Rights, Food Justice, or Fair Trade<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambodia – Environmental Justice or Alternative Education<\/span><\/p>\n

Peru – Human Rights, Environmental Justice, or Alternative Tourism<\/span><\/p>\n

Ecuador – Food Justice<\/span><\/p>\n

Middle East- Peace and Conflict<\/span><\/p>\n

Can\u2019t travel in the summer? Join us for our alternative breaks in the winter and spring!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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