Manila, Philippines: Special kids need special moms. The Katipunan ng mga Magulang ng mga Batang May Kapansanan (KMBK) is a volunteer group of some 20 women who take care of special children and, sometimes, even their parents.  Read article

Charlotte Ashton is spending each month of her gap year with a different UK charity. This month, she helps promote peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland.  Read article

Badakhshan, Afghanistan: When Toshiko Kitahara arrived in Ragh district in Badakhshan province, north-east Afghanistan, two things struck her: its natural beauty and the fact that girls did not attend school. As a UN Volunteer with the World Food Programme (WFP), Toshiko decided to make girls’ education a priority. She started her self-driven campaign to build the first girls’ school in Ragh. Her quest for funds started in Afghanistan and crossed the globe before she arrived at enough money to have the project put in motion.  Read article

Fairfax county, USA: What makes 26-year-old consultants – Matt Jones with IBM and John Morrison with Booz Allen Hamilton – take on a part-time job with no pay cheque? It's the practical and leadership skills, a change of pace, a chance to save lives and serve their community. For others, it's a steppingstone to a career.  Read article