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Real Travel Adventures
May 2010
Hoch & Hoch |
For the Love of Africa We constantly saw the natural, bounteous beauty of this immense place juxtaposed against the sadness caused by poverty, crime, and disease.   |
Outside
January 2007 |
Destinations Special: Africa Now Whether it's raft trips on the raging White Nile or building stylish bush camps with an eye toward helping local communities, a fresh generation is redefining travel in Africa. |
Real Travel Adventures
December 2009
Neely & Neely |
Tanzania's National Parks: Arusha We fulfilled a long-held dream this year by going to East Africa for a Wildlife Photo Safari, and it was, perhaps, THE most amazingly memorable trip in all of our thirty-plus years as travel writers! |
BusinessWeek
May 13, 2010
Ken Wells |
South Africa: A Big Bounce from the World Cup The nation's economy has grown since the end of apartheid. On the eve of the World Cup, it measures how far it has come and how far it has to go |
The Motley Fool
June 17, 2010
Tim Hanson |
The Way to Play Africa Africa is the continent with the most untapped potential. Will it ever be stable for U.S. investors? |
BusinessWeek
December 9, 2010
Brendan Borrell |
Saving the Rhino Through Sacrifice In Africa, hunters are paying $150,000 to kill an endangered black rhino. And that may save the species. |
Reason
September 2004
John Blundell |
Try, Beloved Country Rumors of South Africa's decline are greatly exaggerated. With a black majority that is stunning in its patience, understanding, and willingness to find a way, South Africa will not only survive but thrive. |
HBS Working Knowledge
March 8, 2004
Martha Lagace |
Tourism: More Than Safaris and Sunsets Pictures of Africa focus too much on exotic wildlife or terrible poverty. But there are also exciting niche markets to attract more visitors and revenue to the continent and change Africa for the better, said a group of tourism experts. |
BusinessWeek
February 28, 2005
Carol Matlack |
Dollar-Friendly Destinations: South Africa Finding your own way can be a lot more rewarding than a package tour -- and less expensive. But stick to the well-guarded tourist spots; the sprawling all-black settlements are dangerous, and a "township tour" is recommended. |
Smithsonian
January 2005
Paul Raffaele |
Stop the Carnage A pistol-packing American scientist puts his life on the line to reduce 'the most serious threat to African wildlife'-the illegal hunting of animals for food. The bushmeat traded by the poachers can also spread deadly diseases, like Ebola. |
Real Travel Adventures
March 2007
Julie THompson |
Re-Building Homes and Lives in Honduras The Global Volunteer Network (GVN) is an organization that helps connect volunteers with communities in need. There is also lots of time to get to know your host family and to explore the country or mingle with the locals. |
HBS Working Knowledge
November 6, 2006
Martha Lagace |
How South Africa Challenges Our Thinking on FDI After the fall of apartheid, South Africa accepted the standard prescription for countries to receive more foreign direct investment. Yet FDI has been a mere trickle. Why? The answer may reside in the country's strong corporate environment. |
Energize
June 2005
Susan J. Ellis |
Mobile Volunteers - `Tis the Season In the past, one simply wished vacationing volunteers a good time and hoped they'd return in a few months. But if the person is going to have access to a computer and the Internet while away, consider a virtual assignment. |
High on Adventure
December 2003 |
Secret Serengeti Allen Bechky Safaris reveal rarely seen side of Africa |
Real Travel Adventures
May 2005
Hank Lowenstein |
Into Africa Once you go into Equatorial East Africa the experience is permanently etched into your brain. |
BusinessWeek
December 4, 2008
Jack Ewing |
South African Companies Unlock Sub-Saharan Africa Versed in the highs and lows of emerging-market development, SABMiller, Standard Bank, and others are expanding across Africa and beyond. |
BusinessWeek
February 28, 2005 |
South Africa Travel Tips Planning a do-it-yourself South African vacation isn't difficult, although some local peculiarities take getting used to. Here's some advice on airfares, accommodations, and car rentals. |
Energize
February 2014
Susan J. Ellis |
It's Time to Discuss the Complex Relationship of Volunteering and Money We constantly fight the attitude that "volunteers are free," but money is connected to volunteering in complex ways. |
Real Travel Adventures
October 2006
Ron Kapon |
The New South Africa A lot has changed in this country in the last 28 years. All for the better. |
BusinessWeek
July 15, 2010
Campbell & Smith |
Mobile Firms in Africa Get Spotty Reception Multinationals are drawn to Africa's 300 million people who lack mobile access. But poorer customers mean slower profit growth. |
Outside
January 2002
Meg Lukens Noonan |
Righteous Journeys Twelve trips to change your life� -- and make a difference... |
AFP eWire
July 31, 2006 |
Online Volunteering: Factors for Success A new study examines the potential benefits of cultivating online volunteers and the necessary infrastructure and capacity organizations need to effectively employ these volunteers. |
Fast Company
November 2010
Nate Berg |
How the African Leadership Academy Is Fighting the Continent's Education Exodus A South African academy aims to teach the continent's brightest - and fight widespread brain drain. |
Lucire
April 9, 2011 |
South Africa: game on! A year after the World Cup, the "new" South Africa is more alive and kicking than ever -- an enduring testament to Nelson Mandela and other courageous souls who made it possible, observes Elyse Glickman |
Finance & Development
December 2011
Natalie Ramirez-Djumena |
Africa: A Look into the Future OVER the past decade, Africa has been growing at an unprecedented rate, despite the successive global food and financial crises. |
Energize
July 2007
Susan J. Ellis |
The More We're Different, the More We're the Same The word "volunteer" -- if it exists at all -- seems burdened with the same stereotypes in every language. |
Energize
October 2009
Susan J. Ellis |
Taking the Client's Perspective in Designing Volunteer Roles We are simply missing the boat by not directing volunteers into work that is of greatest value to the users of our services right now. |
AFP eWire
August 4, 2008 |
Volunteering Up, Dropout Rate Still High Retaining donors is not the only challenge nonprofits face. A recent study shows that retention rates for volunteers are nearly as daunting. |
Finance & Development
December 2011
Calestous Juma |
Africa's New Engine As Africa's middle class grows, policymakers should place a premium on regional economic integration and the associated investment in infrastructure, technical training, and support of entrepreneurs. |
Information Today
September 2003
Marydee Ojala |
Online in South Africa The vibrancy of the South African information community was evident at the seventh Southern African Online Information Meeting, held June 4-5 in Muldersdrift, South Africa. |
Energize
June 2013
Susan J. Ellis |
Stop Volunteers from Being Their Own Worst Enemies Maybe we need to educate volunteers about who they are and how they fit into our organizations. If we wrongly assume that volunteers "get it," we open ourselves to potential problems of various sorts. |
HBS Working Knowledge
March 8, 2004
Julia Hanna |
The Entrepreneur in Africa Young entrepreneurs share their experiences starting ventures in Africa. Their message: Africa is still a place where individuals can make a big difference. |
HBS Working Knowledge
March 8, 2004
Julia Hanna |
African CEOs: A View from the Top It's a market with 700 million people---but it's highly fragmented. Here is what executives in Africa have to say about business and career opportunities on the continent. |
Searcher
June 2010
Cecilia Hogan |
For Our Next (Charitable) Trick, We'll Need a Volunteer The author explores the ins and outs of the volunteer experience and offers suggestions on where to find the ideal volunteer position. |
Salon.com
May 28, 2001
Ben Barber |
Tough love for Africa Colin Powell gets a hero's welcome and tells Africa's entrenched rulers to step aside... |
Energize
December 2012
Susan J. Ellis |
End-of-Year Reports Can Illuminate Volunteer Achievements The invisibility of volunteers in many agency reports is matched only by the presentation of generally useless information about volunteers in other reports. |
Energize
October 2011
Susan J. Ellis |
What Leaders of Volunteers Can Do To Gain Executive Attention This month, I am turning the spotlight 180 degrees to examine how leaders of volunteers contribute to the problem of not getting enough attention from higher-ups. |
Outside
August 2009
Thayer Walker |
Walking Jaguars in Bolivia At a Bolivian animal-rehab center, volunteers can adopt a rescued jaguar and take it for daily walks on a leash. Brave and compassionate, or just plain stupid? |
IEEE Spectrum
August 2012
G. Pascal Zachary |
Africans Dial Up Innovation No longer content to import technology, Africans are using cellphones to spur indigenous innovation |
Food Processing
October 2011 |
Africa: The World's Next Great Economic Story Coca-Cola Co.'s Alexander Cummings recently spoke to Stanford University's Institute for Economic Policy Research and African Leadership Academy about Africa's growing economic power. |
AFP eWire
February 10, 2015 |
REPORT: Volunteering and Charitable Giving in Canada In this latest report by Statistics Canada, data collected from the 2013 General Social Survey provides current and comprehensive information about the individuals who volunteered in 2013. |
Fast Company
December 2000
Christine Canabou |
Africa.net Imagine a place without postal delivery, where the nearest telephone is more than 100 kilometers away. Now consider the Internet in that environment. It will fundamentally transform Africa, more so than any other place in the world... |
Energize
January 2006
Susan J. Ellis |
The Implications of History Volunteering lessons gleaned from the newest edition of By the People: A History of Americans as Volunteers. |
Energize
June 2006
Susan J. Ellis |
Wouldn't It Be Nice to Really Know.... Trends in volunteering are reported largely based on observation and anecdotes rather than on hard data. |
The Motley Fool
February 12, 2008
Zoe Van Schyndel |
A Diamond in the Rough The iShares MSCI South Africa Index Fund offers a convenient way to access the rich potential of South Africa. |
Energize
December 2006
Susan J. Ellis |
Together We Stand: Volunteers and Volunteer Resource Managers Connected Frontline volunteers and boardroom volunteers are more alike than different, and the principles of effective volunteer administration apply to each group. |
Finance & Development
December 1, 2001
S. Ibi Ajayi |
What Africa Needs to Do to Benefit from Globalization |
Energize
November 2010
Susan J. Ellis |
When Volunteers Resist Change Always remember that volunteers bring their own perspectives and stereotypes about volunteerism to their service. Here are some ways of thinking that reflect a lack of training or understanding. |
AFP eWire
February 19, 2007 |
Volunteering Slightly Down in 2006, But Overall Still Strong Results from a survey on volunteering by the Bureau of Labor Statistics show a modest decline, but they may reflect special circumstances instead of a trend. Includes statistics on the demographics of volunteers. |
Energize
March 2008
Susan J. Ellis |
California Governor "Pumps Up" Volunteering California elevates volunteer management to a state cabinet position. |
