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Why Pay To Volunteer?
Paying to work: For some people the idea of working for free is a strange one, but thousands of people pay to volunteer abroad every year. Prices of volunteer projects vary enormously, so why does it cost to volunteer overseas?
Why Pay to Volunteer?: The reasons why it costs to volunteer
What is a Kinkajou?
It name sounds like its from Pokemon and Paris Hilton had one, but what exactly is a Kinkajou? We explain all about the fluffy little brown creatures from the jungle whose bite is worse than their bark.
What is a Kinkajou?: Never heard of a Kinkajou? Read on...
Coping with oil
It's Not Just About Oil: Much has been covered in the press about the political and environmental impacts of oil. This article takes a look at the impact on the local communities in the Amazon rainforest and how they cope.