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By : Juliana Essen December 5, 2018January 30, 2021

Global Volunteer: Observations of a Tsunami Aid Organization in Thailand

It’s International Volunteer Day, so I’d like to share my story about volunteering in Thailand after the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004, with a bit of academic analysis (sorry, I can’t help it), plus some theorizing to begin to sketch out how  volunteering might contribute to social progress and wellbeing. The tsunami of December 26,

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By : Juliana Essen October 17, 2018January 30, 2021

Give Money, Not Stuff: How to Fight Poverty More Effectively

I have a confession to make: I used to think that donating money to charities was just a way for affluent people to feel good about “doing good.” I silently chided them: “If you really care about people who are less fortunate than you, you should get out there and help them.” You know the

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13 Oct

Catching up on INTENT 365 weekly round-ups of #wellbeing tips (Week 30): "Unpaid Care Work Adds Up Big Time for Wellbeing"

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Unpaid care work is vital for wellbeing yet sorely undervalued, especially by those who do it. 6 tips appreciate how much we give.

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13 Oct

Catching up on INTENT 365 weekly round-ups of #wellbeing tips (Week 29): "How to Get the Best Bang for Your Donation Bucks"

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Want to give more? Here are 7 ways to simplify your charitable donation while increasing your impact on wellbeing for all.

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13 Oct

Catching up on INTENT 365 weekly round-ups of #wellbeing tips (Week 28): "12 Tips to Get the Most out of Volunteering"

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Volunteering benefits the the organization you're supporting and your community. Bonus: your own wellbeing gets a huge boost, too!

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13 Oct

Catching up on INTENT 365 weekly round-ups of #wellbeing tips (Week 27): "5 Reasons Giving Is Good for Wellbeing"

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Giving is vital for community wellbeing - the kind built through civic engagement - and it turns out to be good for the giver as well!

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