Wednesday, December 11th, 2013
Partner Spotlight: Cambodian Living Arts
In order to fully understand and appreciate the empowerment Cambodian Living Arts (CLA) provides for Cambodian artists, we must learn about Cambodia’s history. Between the years of 1975 and 1979, the Khmer Rouge, a revolutionary anti-Western group that gained power, conducted genocide of Cambodians. It is estimated that during those years, 2 million Cambodians died from execution, torture, starvation, and… [Read Full Article]Arts and Culture,Cambodia Student Trips,Education Travel,Educational travel programs,Global Community,International student volunteer program,Peace Works Travel
Sunday, November 24th, 2013
12 reasons it's better to travel in a group
‘GROUP TRAVEL’ has become a byword for the lazy, frightened, and inexperienced traveler. It conjures the stereotype of a ‘packaged’ experience — a commodity — letting tourists off the hook from the ‘burden’ of independent travel.For a long time I was an independent travel snob. A lone wolf, a headstrong, know-it-all, adventure-and-backstreet addict, who could think of nothing worse than arriving… [Read Full Article]Education Travel,education travel programs,education travel tours,educational field trips,Educational travel programs,Peace Works Travel
Monday, November 04th, 2013
Paul Rusesabagina, hero of Hotel Rwanda
This hero will speak about the Rwandan genocide and how the courage of ordinary people standing up to evil can make a difference.When: Friday, Nov. 8, 3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.Where: SBCC, 721 Cliff Dr., Santa BarbaraCost: FreeAge limit: Not availableCategories: Lectures & Workshops: Book Signings, Lectures, Special EventsDescription:Paul Rusesabagina, the hotel manager who saved thousands of lives during the Rwandan genocide and was portrayed by Don… [Read Full Article]Education Travel,education travel programs,education travel tours,educational field trips,Educational travel programs,Global Education,Peace Works Travel,Power to the Peaceful
Sunday, October 27th, 2013
Discover Myanmar's historical treasures
Editor's note: CNN's On the Road series explores the culture, heritage and customs of a country, covering popular culture, food and drink, design and architecture, sport, technology and innovation. This month, we bring you greater insight into Myanmar, revealing the places, the people and the passions unique to this intriguing south-east Asian nation. Watch the episodes at 2300 on October… [Read Full Article]Arts and Culture,Education Travel,education travel programs,education travel tours,Educational travel programs,Global Community,Global Education,Myanmar News,Peace Works Travel
Wednesday, October 23th, 2013
You're Invited!
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