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ICYE-UK - Inter-Cultural Youth Exchange: Short and Long Term Global Voluntary Placements

Short and long term projects are available for volunteers who wish to make a difference by volunteering their time internationally. Projects take place in Africa, Latin America and Asia and range from working with street children in Ecuador, teaching English or French in Morocco, promoting HIV awareness among women in Kenya, to media work in Nigeria. A wide range of environmental projects are available in Costa Rica.

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ICYE-UK is an ethical volunteering organization with over 50 years of experience in international volunteering. ICYE volunteers live and work in countries throughout Latin America, Africa, Asia and Europe, helping to support local NGOs and aid international development.

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