Traveling in solidarity means choosing a country where the inhabitants, fauna, or flora need logistical and moral support... by sharing your skills and motivation. The solidarity journey needs to learn predefined rules. It can be a way to discover new landscapes or places close to you while helping to improve things. Indeed, it is possible ►
Traveling in solidarity means choosing a country where the inhabitants, fauna, or flora need logistical and moral support... by sharing your skills and motivation. The solidarity journey needs to learn predefined rules. It can be a way to discover new landscapes or places close to you while helping to improve things. Indeed, it is possible to go through a local association or an NGO. However, on a more individual level, your spontaneity will suffice. You will meet the inhabitants and get closer to the associations once there or before departure is an equally legitimate way to travel in solidarity. Note that there are several ways to volunteer; you can carry out actions a few hours a day full-time, over a more or less short period, according to your needs and those of the locals. These two variables differentiate it from a classic trip. Several small steps will be necessary upstream and downstream of the arrival to best prepare for this beautiful trip. First, your passport, vaccinations, and visa must be up-to-date. Once there, if you are staying abroad for several months, remember to register at the embassy. Beyond the administrative aspect, before departure, take the time to think about the actions you want to contribute to and the material and know-how you could bring. Note that the destination of your trip will depend on your sensitivity, skills, and knowledge. The causes are numerous, and each country responds to specific challenges. You will inevitably find your happiness.For example, Nepal, with its post-earthquake reconstruction project. Although the disaster occurred in 2015, the country still offers missions of deconstruction, reconstruction, masonry, and support to the population. This kind of destination is perfect if you have skills in construction and enjoy manual work. In Europe, there are many ecological issues! You could participate in bear protection missions in Romania and Slovenia. You can also join one of the many eco-volunteering programs in Spain or help serve meals in the many shelters for the homeless in France, Germany, or England. Also, India is a destination to consider if you have an aptitude for children and languages. Locals will work with you to provide entertainment for children, give English lessons, tutor, or help women towards the path of social and financial independence. The cause of teaching children with disabilities is defended in South America; each year, volunteers are brought to organize activities for these children, such as vegetable gardens. If you are a lover of horses and life on the farm, discover Western Canada, where you can ensure good living conditions for the animals and support the staff in their logistical actions. ◄
