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Saturday, 23 January 2021 11:40
COVID, Bhutan and its Gross National Happiness index
Trying to keep out COVID, tiny Bhutan relies on its Gross National Happiness index, and hopes tourists will return By Natalie JesionkaSat., Jan. 23, 2021 Travelling through the beautiful mountainous Kingdom of Bhutan with its cloud-covered forests sounds idyllic in a pandemic lockdown — a dream being marketed by the tiny landlocked nation whose vital tourism business has been crushed by COVID. With a population of 750,000, the eastern Himalayan kingdom has reported just 850 COVID-19 cases and one death from the virus in early January, and is negotiating the purchase of a million vaccines from India. But there are challenges ahead as the nation begins to consider easing its lockdown restrictions in a bid to reopen. The country is banking on its remote location, COVID response strategy and its unique Gross National Happiness index (GNH) to help guide restoration of its biggest source of employment. Online, there are rumblings on social media and comments on articles in local newspapers questioning the lockdown, and expressing worries over lost livelihoods should the lockdown be extended. And according to Bhutan’s national newspaper, the Kunsel, there is concern about evictions and rent increases, and retail businesses are struggling to make sales with few customers. Bhutan’s economy has contracted 6.8 per cent since the start of the pandemic. But while the economy is an important metric, the country’s Gross National Happiness index, which measures equitable socio-economic development, environmental conservation, preservation of culture, and good governance, is equally important. “The use of the phrase ‘happiness’…
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Saturday, 16 January 2021 14:23
US Covid-19 test requirement for travelers
Last week, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that all air passengers ages two and older must show proof of a negative Covid-19 test to enter the United States. Globe Aware is ensuring you can be tested safely at your volunteer vacation location before traveling back home. The new US Covid-19 test requirement for travelers: What you need to know Shivani VoraCNNJanuary 16, 2021 (CNN) — Earlier this week, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that, as of Tuesday, January 26, all air passengers ages two and older must show proof of a negative Covid-19 test to enter the United States. The new rule includes US citizens and legal permanent residents. Following the travel news, panic and confusion ensued, according to Henry Harteveldt, a travel industry analyst and founder of Atmosphere Research Group. "The order created a lot of anxiety, partly because the timeline from the announcement to when it goes into effect is so short and partly because it was unclear exactly what it meant," he says. Both US residents who are currently abroad or had plans to go abroad and return January 26 or later as well as international travelers who are scheduled to fly to the United States have numerous questions about what they need to do to ensure their entry into the country, says Harteveldt. In addition, some resorts and local governments are scrambling to get prepared to offer testing to US-bound fliers. Questions -- from what kind of negative…
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Tuesday, 12 January 2021 15:28
Globe Aware shifts gears to survive COVID shutdowns
Dallas Tickle Bar Creates Sensation By Eric Griffey DallasJan. 09, 2021 DALLAS — There is nothing lewd about the Tickle Bar. The website and Facebook page of the new Mockingbird-area business make it clear that illicit activities are strictly forbidden here. Yes, the half-naked woman splayed on a bed whose image is prominently featured on the place’s website appears to be in mid-moan, but that’s strategic, according to owner Kimberly Haley-Coleman. What You Need To Know The Tickle Bar offers experiences, like tracing and scratching, designed to produce endorphines The business does not offer massage or traditional spa treatments The Bar's owner, Kimberly Haley-Coleman, founded the business when the pandemic slowedher nonprofit, Globe Aware New business offers services that benefit children on the autism spectrum “I knew we weren't going to spend millions of dollars advertising,” she said. “So, if I did this with a bit of a wink, we would be able to get more attention. If I’d called this a ‘back-scratch store,’ I wouldn't have had as much attention, and we needed that.” The Tickle Bar is a Mecca for sensory indulgence. The “bar” offers services that include scratching, skin tracing, and other light-touch-induced modes of serotonin-drenched euphoria — all while enjoying a sweet treat or a glass of wine. What you won’t find at The Tickle Bar is a massage package. Haley-Coleman said her model was the Drybar, which focuses only on blow-drying hair with no cutting, coloring, or any other services normally offered by salons. “There's…
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Tuesday, 15 September 2020 14:52
Globe Aware-founder Kimberly Haley-Coleman Profiled by Texas Business Hall of Fame
Name: KIMBERLY HALEY-COLEMAN Scholarship Year: 1995 Professional Background: CEO and Founder, Globe Aware Education: Southern Methodist University – MA, Art History University of Dallas – MBA, International Business Emory University – BA, Art History, French, Marketing, Italian About Kimberly Haley-Coleman and her company: Pairing her business acumen with a passion for international volunteering, Kimberly Haley-Coleman has been a leading figure in the nonprofit and for-profit sectors for more than two decades as she has helped promote awareness and access to volunteering opportunities abroad.
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Thursday, 11 June 2020 12:27
Globe Aware volunteer recognized for community service, awarded scholarship
Globe Aware volunteer recognized for community service will share in a Lions Club scholarship as she prepares to attend Duke University. Saratoga Lions Club Awards 2020 Scholarships THURSDAY, 11 JUNE 2020BY SARATOGA TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Lions Club Scholarship Committee proudly presents $32,500 in academic awards to seven Saratoga Springs High School Seniors. All seven seniors are pursuing four-years + in academic programs with diverse fields of study. It is disappointing that the annual Lions awards luncheon was unable to be held this June, however, we are anxious to share these students and the honor they receive for their hard work and perseverance during this difficult senior year.
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Wednesday, 07 August 2019 15:11
Volunteer travel experience in Peru with Globe Aware
A Fresno State lacrosse player shares her eye-opening volunteer travel experience in Peru and living with and learning from the Cuzco community. Enjoy! Two weeks in Peru with Lauren Kiszely 7/24/2019 12:00:00 PM | By: Savannah Stoeckle / Communications Assistant FRESNO, Calif. - For many college students summer vacation is a prime opportunity to visit with family and friends, go on vacation, attend concerts, make memories and escape from the books and mile high piles of lecture notes.
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Sunday, 09 December 2018 14:14
International Volunteers day supported by Globe Aware
Many marked International Volunteers day with celebrations this week. Globe Aware supports the same vision in this article and reinforced by the State of the World Volunteering Report released last week, that this kind of unpaid service supports peace and social cohesion that helps everyone. Here is a great article in the Samoa Observer, on how volunteers celebrate with games, fashion parade. Volunteers celebrate with games, fashion parade By Sapeer Mayron 09 December 2018 With the formalities done on Wednesday, International Volunteers Day took on another flavour yesterday at One U.N House in Tuanaimato. Volunteers from Japan, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and other far flung places gathered to be pampered with speeches, good food, and sports out on the field. They even treated each other to a fashion show, to display the Samoan workwear and accessories they’ve acquired on their journey.
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Monday, 20 August 2018 17:50
Globe Aware Trip to Cambodia: The Impact of Volunteering for a Family
A family’s week-long volunteer vacation in Cambodia harvested a new global perspective for their four children, ages 10-17. For their volunteer project the Vlaisimsky family spent time building a well for the community, assembling and distributing wheel chairs to landmine victims, and teaching English at a local non-governmental organization providing schooling for disadvantaged children in Siam Reap. It was during their time at the school that the family became intimately acquainted with the richness and reality of the Cambodian culture.
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Sunday, 26 November 2017 17:17
Volunteering for One Week in Peru with Globe Aware
Service, Sights, and Rainbows! Many of you have shown interest and asked what it's like to spend a week of your vacation time volunteering abroad. We want to devote this post to showing you how a week of volunteering abroad can bring you so close to one country while giving back and simply...traveling. We traveled with GlobeAware who organizes volunteer vacations which are typically one week; they are structured to give you time getting to know the community, work on various service project, spend time with locals, and of course see the surroundings like a tourist all in 7 days. You heard us right, SEVEN days only! That still sounds too long? I did this over Thanksgiving week and only took 3 vacation days, yep, that's not a lot and I'm sure you can skip one year of Turkey. Your family will forgive you. Here's a taste of the Cuzco program day by day. Day 1 - Arrive in Cuzco! Arrive early AM. Have a light breakfast, take a nap until the afternoon to catch up on unslept hours in the air. We didn't think we were hungry yet but boy were we in for our first surprise - the incredible lunches! Lunches seemed to be the larger meal of the day, usually starting with a delicious rice soup and today we experienced quinoa crusted chicken! It's as delicious as it sounds - crispy & tender - why don't we have this? After Lunch, Rosio our wonderful host, takes us…
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Tuesday, 07 November 2017 11:50
Globe Aware assists Romanian families dealing with Down Syndrome
The Center for People with Autism and Down Syndrome is to be set up in a former kindergarten through the help of volunteer groups such as Globe Aware. The building was made available by the City of Prejmer, and the money for building materials and labour came from US foundations and volunteers. Once the project is completed, there will be therapy rooms, a dining room and 10 ensuite rooms. Gabriela Plopeanu, a mother of two children suffering from autism, felt Romanian authorities did nothing to assist families or individuals dealing with autism. The new centre was inspired by similiar programs in Australia, England and the Netherlands, where adults with autism lead a decent life in residential centers and are not placed in psychiatric hospitals, as is often the case in Romania. LEARN MORE
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Thursday, 05 October 2017 11:01
Meet Kimberly Haley-Coleman of Globe Aware in Lakewood
Voyage Dallas October 4, 2017 Today we’d like to introduce you to Kimberly Haley-Coleman. Kimberly, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far. I was raised with a deep love for different cultures. Before I got an MBA in international business, I got my masters in Art History (here at SMU). After working for a few nonprofits, I ended up in the for profit world doing business for multinational corporations. I found myself often traveling to developing countries where I sought to volunteer. I found that organizations just didn’t want short term volunteers, as the time and energy to train someone wasn’t worth it if the volunteer couldn’t commit a significant chunk of time, usually a minimum of a few weeks. Since 1990 Ms. Haley-Coleman has been establishing long-term strategic partnerships and projects in non-profit and for-profit international arenas. Prior to founding Globe Aware, she was Vice President of Business Development for an aerospace company, Space Services International. Previously she led Business Development for Infotriever, which facilitated global contacts. As the Director of International Business Development at Investools, she created strategic international relationships and developed a globalization strategy to give free financial education tools to millions. During launch of CNBC.com, was Product Manager, managed and supervised product development efforts and trained on-air staff in using online stock evaluation tools. She developed and patented Dcipher, an artificial intelligence engine for free, real-time analysis of stocks and portfolios which…
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Thursday, 23 March 2017 13:18
Globe Aware named one of top eco-travel providers
Globe Aware named a Top Eco-Travel provider for 2017 In its annual list, GreenMatch, an online service which provides you with quotes for green energy products from multiple providers, identifies sustainable and environmentally-friendly ways of travelling and recognizes Globe Aware for the work done in many countries around the world: "Traveling is an exciting and eye-opening adventure that many individuals and organisations like to partake in. However, many travelers are unaware of the carbon footprints that they leave behind when they visit, and that can be harmful to these communities and countries. Fortunately, as environmental awareness and engagement gain popularity, there are a growing number of individuals and organisations that travel sustainably. This means that they are engaging in ecotourism activities, giving back to the environment in community projects, reducing their overall carbon footprint and much more! After extensive research by the GreenMatch Team, we have nominated and selected the Top Eco-Traveling Enthusiasts of 2017." Globe Aware is recognized for "Sustainable Voluntourism" Learn more here
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Thursday, 01 September 2016 11:17
Volunteer in Thailand with Globe Aware
Kris Depowski O'DonnellKris is an education and communications professional, teaching at the University at Buffalo and working as a field producer providing medical reports to more than 100 television stations around the country. She loves making a difference through international volunteer work. Why did you choose this program? Globe Aware offered a program that helps better the lives of captive Asian elephants. With this program, unlike some others in Thailand, the elephants' welfare is front and center at all times. What did your program provider assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own? Globe Aware provided detailed descriptions of the project and outlined what volunteers should expect and bring with them to Thailand. They suggested hotels for me in Bangkok that were close to the meet up point and assisted with a reservation that I had an issue with. I took care of finding a hotel near the airport (flights from the U.S. almost always land around midnight and depart in the early morning hours). What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program? For this particular program, there wasn't much I didn't already know prior to arriving in Thailand because Globe Aware prepared me so well and I did a lot of research on my own as well. For friends who are thinking of going abroad I tell them GO! You will never regret it as long as you have an open mind, a sense of adventure (and humor)…
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Wednesday, 06 May 2015 14:29
Globe Aware partners with EA
Globe Aware is pleased to announce a partnership with Everyday Ambassador, a best-practice network of global citizens and organizations that believe that human connection, even in an increasingly digital world, is the key to lasting, positive social change. April Wrap-Up: Updates from Our Partners Today’s post marks the third post of a new initiative: the last Wednesday Wisdom post of every month will be dedicated to announcing updates from our experiential partner organizations. Due to technical errors this post is being featured today. See what each organization is up to, whether it be a new initiative, a star volunteer, or an exciting new program, below. Also a special shout-out to organizations who are working with their partners on the ground in Nepal to rescue and rehabilitate those who have been affected by last week’s tragic earthquake. New Partners: We are proud to announce two of our newest experiential partners, Globe Aware and Global Citizens Network! Both are committed to promoting culturally responsible leadership for participants who are interested in giving back in a responsible way. Read a little bit about both of them below! Globe Aware Globe Aware is a nonprofit that develops short-term volunteer programs in international environments that encourage people to immerse themselves in a unique way of giving back. The mission of Globe Aware’s volunteer trips is to promote cultural awareness and create sustainability. For GlobeAware the concept of cultural awareness means to recognize and appreciate the real beauties and real challenges of a culture, but not…
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Friday, 19 September 2014 15:34
Globe Aware Costa Rica featured in CNN
Costa Rica's 'connection to nature' CNN's Holly Firfer takes you on a beautiful getaway to the tiny nation of Costa Rica with the help of Globe Aware.
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Wednesday, 03 September 2014 15:33
Helps Students Become 'Globe Aware'
By Karley KikerSPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR September 2014 By the time she was blowing out the candles on her 30th birthday cake, Hockaday alumna Kimberly Haley-Coleman had already earned an MBA in international business, worked as the VP of business development for a Houston-based aerospace company, and done more international traveling, connecting, communicating, and strategizing than most ambassadors. And yet, would you believe it? Her mission to take on the world was just getting started. "I grew up traveling with my grandmother and family," Haley-Coleman recalled Years later, after accepting career opportunities that required globe-trotting, "I would find myself abroad over the weekends, and I'd done so much tourism growing up that it lost its intrigue." A long-time lover of volunteerism with a background in nonprofits, Haley-Coleman attempted to start volunteering in countries where she was already traveling for business purposes - emphasis on attempted. Due to her short-term availability, “Nobody wanted me.” But she wanted them - the people living beyond the tourist checkpoints, that is. And so she founded Globe Aware, a nonprofit that's been sending volunteers to countries all around the world for short-term service projects since 2000. No matter the project emphasis, the purpose of each Globe Aware trip is twofold: to offer aid without changing culture, and to teach sustainable skills. "If you're able to give two-and-a-half years, you will learn much more about that culture," said Haley-Coleman, who has traveled to 75 countries. "It's not that [Globe Aware] is the only way or the best way-…
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Thursday, 08 May 2014 12:16
Film on Globe Aware up for Three Emmys
Celebrate with us! We are excited to announce that the PBS documentary on Globe Aware's Cambodia program has received three Emmy Award nominations. Produced by the good folks at Journeys for Good, the documentary is nominated for Best Cultural Program, Best Camera and Best Editing. In December 2012, award-winning husband and wife production team, Steve and Joanie Wynn, embarked on a volunteer adventure to Cambodia with non-profit Globe Aware. They documented the experience for their public television series, “Journeys for Good”, developed with KQED-TV and their San Francisco Bay Area production company, Bayside Entertainment. Award winners will be announced June 15 - stay tuned!
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Thursday, 28 February 2013 18:00
Globe Aware in Cosmo
Globe Aware's volunteer vacations were featured in a article in the March edition of Cosmopolitan: lndulge the do-gooder within by taking a 10- or 14 day service expedition in the Caribbean through Discover Corps. You'll work with other volunteers to improve local communities and get a chance to explore the D.R.'s diversity, from the natural (waterfalls and forests) to the historical (colonial Santo Domingo). Another resource for volunteer vacations is Globe Aware (globeaware.org), which has destinations across Asia, Africa, Latin America and Europe.
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Tuesday, 05 February 2013 18:00
Q & A with Globe Aware
QandA with Volunteer Vacation provider Globe Aware Kimberly Haley-Coleman takes time out of her busy schedule to tell Voluntales about Globe Aware. Can you tell us a little about your organization? What does Globe Aware aim to achieve? Why is volunteering important? We seek to promote cultural awareness and sustainability by mobilizing small teams of volunteers to carry out humanitarian assistance projects the communities have requested in 17 countries around the world. First, it just makes the world a better place and it makes one happy to give of oneself. It also affords the local communities a way to learn about the world outside their own borders, an opportunity for cultural exchange for all involved. It’s a chance to connect, participate and participate in meaningful projects. In what ways does Globe Aware differ from other organizations offering volunteering vacations? We have small teams going for only one week, Saturday to Saturday. We usually work on short term *concrete* projects that you can finish in a week, like assembling wheelchairs, building adobe lorena stoves, schools, houses, installing water filtration systems, etc. Many of our peer organizations won’t put money toward such projects as they believe it only builds dependency. Our aim is to build capacity. What have been some of your biggest challenges and successes? Or the greatest challenges for your volunteers? One of our greatest is a doctor in Florida who came on a program and was so inspired that she led a mass fundraising campaign to install water filtrations…
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Wednesday, 02 June 2010 11:19
Globe Aware on CNN: Finding volunteer trips that actually help
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Thursday, 21 October 2010 15:40
The rise of volunteer tourism: Globe Aware featured in global edition of the New York Times
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Sunday, 06 November 2011 18:00
New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) in Ghana with Globe Aware,
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Wednesday, 15 June 2011 16:00
International Herald Tribune features Globe Aware
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Tuesday, 08 November 2011 12:39
New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) in Ghana with Globe Aware,
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Friday, 01 July 2011 16:52
Globe Aware: Volunteer Vacation Take a trip that will last a lifetime.
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Monday, 27 June 2011 15:22
International Herald Tribune features Globe Aware
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Monday, 20 December 2010 22:03
How to Change the World: Globe Aware featured in WSJ
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Wednesday, 27 October 2010 14:03
How to Choose the Best Volunteering Option: Globe Aware featured in U.S.News & World Report
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Thursday, 21 October 2010 15:40
The rise of volunteer tourism: Globe Aware featured in global edition of the New York Times
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Monday, 30 August 2010 11:51
Condé Nast Traveler: Globe Aware in Ghana
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Wednesday, 28 July 2010 13:51
Chicago Healthcare Software Salesman and Globe Aware Volunteer Vacationer Named Chief of Ghana Village
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Wednesday, 07 July 2010 15:23
Globe Aware Volunteer Vacations in the Spotlight
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Monday, 28 June 2010 15:06
Globe Aware in WSJ: Voluntour at Home and Abroad
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Monday, 21 June 2010 09:07
Contribute 5 Minutes to Helping right now by voting for Globe Aware!
Globe Aware is 100% volunteer funded! Please help us help you Have fun and Help people! Click on https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000830583813#!/ChaseCommunityGiving?v=app_162065369655&ref=ts and in the box that says charity name type Globe Aware and press enter. When the page opens scroll down once more and click on the blue Globe Aware link and after a new page opens one last time look to the top right and click a green box that says "Vote Now" make sure to say allow when the Chase pop up window comes up or your vote will not count! Thank you so so very much if you vote!! You are basically donating to a GREAT cause with just a few clicks!
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Tuesday, 11 May 2010 16:31
Globe Aware featured as "feel-good" volunteer vacation provider
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Wednesday, 05 May 2010 17:53
Globe Aware Awards Students with Scholarship
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Sunday, 07 March 2010 15:51
The Latin American and Caribbean Student Health Organization, Harvard School of Public Health community, generously donate funds to Globe Aware
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