by Evelyn Murray, a retired OG Program Leader for India! This article is part of the #MeetGroundswell series of posts where we share the stories of the people who make up the Operation Groundswell community. Meet Ishita Khanna. Ishita started the organization Ecosphere, a social
by Erwin Colli Chayax, OG’s Hub Administrator in San Juan la Laguna, Guatemala. For people with disabilities in the towns around Lago Atitlán in Guatemala, opportunities for employment and self-sufficiency are slim. Work is hard to come by, and a lack of support and accommodations
An interview with Reid Hey Hey! My name is Reid, and I am from the United States! More specifically, I’m from Montana and even though it’s the fourth largest state in acres, it’s 44th in population. Back in 2017, I went on the Peru: Secrets
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Hi there! My name is Caroline Wiechers and I am a 23 year old travel lover living in Toronto, Ontario! I am a musical theatre performer here in the city, and when I’m not singing, dancing, or acting I love reading, admiring dogs, and listening
We talked to Gillian to hear about her OG adventure in Guatemala in 2018. Here are the highlights of her program, tips for travel and reflections! My name is Gillian Fairles, and I’m from Ontario Canada. I am a culinary management student, but my other
by Nate Van Haute “I don’t know, cash I guess?” This was the most common answer I’d give when my mom would ask me what I wanted for Christmas. Sure, gift cards were nice. But what I really wanted was money so that I could
an interview with Emma, by Caroline W Last week, we sat down with Megan to hear about her Adventure in Guatemala. We’re back with another interview with an OG Alum – Emma! Here’s what she had to say about her time in India with us…
an interview with Megan, by Caroline W We recently chatted with Megan about her OG trip to Guatemala on Guatemala: Extreme in 2015. It was an action-packed program, and with a little time to process it and reflect, here’s what she had to say! Caroline:
by Nate Van Haute Everyone I met in Guatemala during my Operation Groundswell program had a story to tell. Each story, just like each individual, was particularly unique. I heard a story from a guerrillo soldier illustrating the atrocities that ultimately my country was guilty
I wasn’t sure what to expect as I embarked to Tanzania with Operation Groundswell. Approaching the trip, my knowledge was limited. I knew that it would be winter in Africa. I knew that there were giraffes and elephants and lions to encounter.
As you begin reading this, take a moment – pick up a map of the world – find Tibet.
Chances are, you will not be able to find it. In fact, a week ago, I wouldn’t have been able to tell you where Tibet was either.
Does a small Peruvian village’s love outshine the darkness of isolation?
Learning the story of Jifundishe’s origins and Tanzania’s education system.
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