Learning Service

Providing information and resources to help volunteer travelers make effective and responsible choices.

[Learning Service @Learnser]

@IfBooksPod Are you keeping a crowd sourced list of books for future episodes? I think I got about 10...

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"That really provokes a sense of humility, and the sense that there is a huge amount to learn,” Bennett says. Great shout out from @sarika008 and @newhumanitarian. https://t.co/oCFPanTbkb

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@qrsupport Can you confirm the schedule of departures from Kathmandu? Is this schedule accurate and you only have flights on Mondays?

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@TravelED_Asia Thanks for re-sharing, this was one of our favourite guest blog posts!

[Learning Service @Learnser]

NEW BLOG POST! Learn about the origins of the #TravelReset Movement. "Even though this sudden pause in the travel industry has been challenging in many ways, I’m extremely grateful for this time to rethink and reshape what the future of travel looks like." https://t.co/ogpYVIXEC5

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Followers of Learning Service, here is a FREE chance to hear from Claire, co-founder/co-author of Learning Service & one of the leaders of the Travel Reset Movement. This Sunday, 7th February, 11am EDT. Register for the call here: https://t.co/vvIXzedjV7

Join us the discussion!

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Many of you will be familiar with Sushil Babu Chhetri and his incredible life story from reading about it on the Learning Service blog. Here you can listen to a great candid interview with him, courtesy of the Alto podcast!

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New #podcast! Hear from #careleaver Sushil Babu Chhetri about growing up on the streets of Kathmandu and his time in #orphanages. Listen: https://t.co/5ECXm5JWkr

#episode #orphanages #voluntourism #Nepal #childprotection

[Learning Service @Learnser]

@RottenInDenmark Could you please do a @yourewrongabout episode about the Playpump debacle? Or any of the other #globaldev scandals from over the years. Or maybe "You're wrong about Bono being part of the answer".

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Join us for a #TravelReset discussion this Sunday focusing on SLOW TRAVEL. How can we practice slow travel in a post-pandemic world? How can we make slow travel the new travel norm? Register HERE: https://t.co/FHRRbliNXr...
Can’t wait to have this conversation!

[Learning Service @Learnser]

"Also, get yourself a copy of “The Essential Guide to Volunteer Travel” by Learning Service. The insights will help you ensure your efforts aren’t inadvertently causing harm to the people and communities you’re intending to help." https://t.co/lQAQKKD8h4 Thanks @CCTcambodia!

[Learning Service @Learnser]

Come and join us for this week's conversation around sustainable travel and share your tips, concerns and ideas!
Our next call is this Sunday, January 24th at:
8am - PST
11am - EST
4pm - GMT
9.30pm - IST
If you haven't registered yet, head here: https://t.co/FHRRbliNXr...

[Learning Service @Learnser]

NEW BLOG POST!! "We wanted to contribute in the best way we could, but soon after we got there we saw how our help wasn’t needed at all. The locals were more than capable of running the projects, all they needed were the tools and funds to make it happen.
https://t.co/gKmre9Ksn8

[Learning Service @Learnser]

""Everyone knows about COVID but nobody makes it the main topic of conversation. Instead, we are enjoying every single moment.” She is pictured mask-less alongside community members and young children." https://t.co/xVfowQcgJd

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Our #TravelReset discussions are continuing THIS SUNDAY 17th - register your interest here: https://t.co/vvIXzedjV7

We will be asking this question: Has the pandemic exacerbated inequality in the travel sector?

We'd love to have you as part of the conversation!

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NEW BLOG POST! "Often, we see that volunteers address a problem that never existed in the first place, and spend their energy on issues and people that do not require their help." Thanks @TribesforGood!

https://t.co/BZYnPG4wcy

[Learning Service @Learnser]

The #TravelReset movement launches this week with our first online travel conversation on SUNDAY 10TH JAN. Open to travelers, travel professions and travel influencers. How do YOU feel about the future of travel?

All are welcome. Register HERE: https://t.co/THxW0Jvvuq

[Learning Service @Learnser]

The pandemic has created a Travel Reset. Travel can be environmentally, economically and culturally destructive. NOW IS THE TIME TO RETHINK!

Join us for a series of online conversations. Our first discussion will be Sunday 10th Jan.

REGISTER HERE: https://t.co/xMDw6ifxDC

[Learning Service @Learnser]

@yourewrongabout Mike, you often mention how you used to work in international development. Can you please do some mythbusting around that whole sector and the cult of good intentions? It really needs to be done...

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See our featured article in the latest issue of @Globerove Magazine!

https://t.co/1VDHT2Pjrh

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NEW BLOG POST! "By choosing to slow down, you’re also choosing to be more sustainable and have a positive impact on the environment."

https://t.co/jy5Ce4Ag7C