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Ecuador

In this video you will meet the former Ecuador volunteer coordinator Anna Bowbyes, as she tells you a little bit about the Ecuador program, hear from past volunteers and get a closer look at the area you will be working in.


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Articles:

The Disappearance of Ecuador's Mangroves

Ecuador may be considered a "hotspot," but the tagline doesn't refer to a Spring Break destination. Ecuador is one of the leading countries in the world at risk of losing its biodiversity, and with it the livelihoods, culture and identity of many Ecuadorians. Due mainly to the shrimp aquaculture industry, Ecuador's precious...

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Opening Pandora's Box: Oil Exploration in Ecuador

As the world becomes ever reliant on oil, and as oil becomes increasingly scarce, more and more untouched and once-protected areas are being opened up to oil exploration. GVN's Megan Tady interviewed Paula Palmer, executive director of Global Response, to discuss the environmental and social impacts of oil exploration in...

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