Cecil the Lion and the Power of Activism
In her latest post, WorkingAbroad blog writer Charlotte Laursen discusses the role of online activism in challenging the canned hunting industry.
September 7th 2015
Wildlife conservation and community volunteer projects and internships worldwide
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Supporting rebuilding efforts in Nepal
On 25 April 2015, Nepal experienced one of the worst natural disasters witnessed in the country since the 1934-earthquake. The earthquake killed almost 9,000 people, injured even more and left hundreds of thousands of people homeless.
July 7th 2015
The Awful Business of Canned Hunting in South Africa
WorkingAbroad blogger Charlotte Laursen takes a look at the business of “canned hunting” and how, by staying informed, volunteers can avoid organisations that may support this.
April 28th 2015
Breathe in the White Wilderness
Find out more about the plight of wolves and lynx in the Carpathian mountains of Slovakia and the conservation project working towards ensuring their survival.
January 12th 2015
Make an upROAR!
WorkingAbroad blogger Charlotte explores the role of lion conservation projects and their efforts to tackle the poaching trade in South Africa
November 28th 2014
Retire our Whales and Dolphins!
Many animal species are condemned to a life in captivity. The case of captive cetaceans is no different. But there are ways to engage with dolphins, orcas and whales that do not entail poor and stressful conditions.
November 3rd 2014