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We can’t highlight local leaders without talking about Dgee. . Dgee is the charismatic and visionary leader of the Sop Chem Weaving Cooperative, a group of 42 skilled artisans supporting one another to produce and sell a variety of handwoven products through microfinance. However, Dgee’s impact goes far beyond the weaving group. Women usually lead from behind the scenes in traditional Lao culture, but Gee has naturally emerged into a prominent leader. . She is an innovative entrepreneur who has invested in accommodations, storefronts and vehicles that have helped to grow the local tourism industry and created significant income-generating opportunities for the rest of her community. Dgee is a leading advocate for education in Sop Chem and encourages her friends and neighbors to invest additional income into their children’s education. . Your donations for the COVID-19 Relief fundraiser supports Dgee and the initiatives in her community. Tap the link in bio to learn how to contribute to our mission. #TeamHuman https://www.instagram.com/p/CBEq0xYjnyd/?igshid=1h1bh5i8msyue

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Breonna Taylor should have turned 27 today. She was a hard-working, intelligent woman dedicated to her career in healthcare. She is described as an uplifter and comforter by her family and friends. Her life ended too soon because of an unjust system rooted in racism. . While many of us here at GIVE are the same age as Breonna, we are not all treated equally. This has to change. We stand in support of racial equality and justice today and indefinitely. We believe that #blacklivesmatter. . Take action with us today: Sign the petition - go to @changedotorg Donate - Search for Breonna’s fundraiser on gofundme Have conversation - Learning and growth comes from open conversations with each other about race. If you avoid this before, start today. And #SayHerName https://www.instagram.com/p/CBEXRwMDnNH/?igshid=2utbe5tl1tv0

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Meet another one of our local leaders & social entrepreneurs, David Chogo 🙌 . In 2013, after working with GIVE for nearly two years as a climbing guide on Mt. Kilimanjaro, David reached out to GIVE to express his desire to start his own safari & climbing company, but his motivations went far beyond just building his own business. . In partnership with GIVE, David founded Green Paw Adventures. Green Paw has since taken hundreds of people on safari and to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro. . Their mission is to provide fair wages and quality opportunities to Tanzanians while also directing a percentage of profits towards community development initiatives. The past two years, Green Paw has been supporting a women’s co-op that provides chicken coups for women through a micro-financing system. Thanks to David’s passion and commitment, Green Paw Adventures has become a model for responsible tourism in Tanzania. . “I wish to be able to give job opportunities, education and focus to many of the youths. I know this is going to be an inspiration…. I will be able to show them the real ways of any successful life, starting from the bottom.” . Your donations for our COVID-19 Relief fundraiser support David, his community impact, and other initiates lead by leaders like him around the world. Tap the link in bio to learn more. 📷 : @morganvde #TeamHuman (at Arusha, Tanzania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBCFrmrDOBr/?igshid=10nu0xiykbxu7

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We believe in grassroots change. Most importantly, with leaders that are advocates for their own community’s needs. We are here to uplift them. . Swipe ➡️ for more info on our COVID-19 Relief fundraiser with our sister non-profit, GIVE Foundation, directly supporting our partnering communities around the world. . We encourage our GIVE campaign supporters to not only support our international communities, but also support & fight for justice in the #BlackLivesMatter movement in their own communities. . Thank you for being people who are taking action in creating a more equitable world. #TeamHuman https://www.instagram.com/p/CBBlS3WDuM_/?igshid=1v48mtmhgniuk

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We believe in grassroots change. Most importantly, with leaders that are the advocates for the needs of their own communities. We are here to uplift them. . Swipe ➡️ for more info on our COVID-19 Relief fundraiser with our sister non-profit, GIVE Foundation, supporting the local leaders in our partnering communities around the world. . We encourage our GIVE campaign supporters to not only support our international communities, but also support & fight for justice for the #BlackLivesMatter movement in their own communities. . Thank you for being a people who takes action in creating a more equitable world. #TeamHuman https://www.instagram.com/p/CBBkbz8DLhp/?igshid=1taj8d40j7lb7

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Let us introduce you to some of the humans who make our mission possible. Meet Touy! . Raised in the Lao countryside of Xiangkhouang Province, Touy has always felt a connection to the rural communities sparsely populated throughout the rugged mountainous landscape of Laos. As owner of iPlanet Tours, he strives to connect these communities with the economic opportunities provided by tourism. Based in the popular destination of Luang Prabang, iPlanet strives to stand out from other tourism providers by offering genuine, off-the-beaten-path experiences that are designed and led by local people. For example, a Lao cooking class where you collect the ingredients from your homestay host’s garden, a handmade garment you can learn to make alongside the artisan, or a longtail boat journey to a hidden cave led by a local fisherman. . With a background in engineering, Touy has also been integral in coordinating and executing various infrastructure projects in our host communities over the years. He’s one of the most hardworking, trustworthy and genuine people on the planet. He does most of the heavy listing to coordinate our volunteers program and he’s an exceptional ambassador for the GIVE Foundation. . “I want to bring tourists to remote communities to experience the real Lao way of life and give opportunities to local families.” . Your donations for our COVID-19 Relief fundraiser support Touy and other important people like him. Stay tuned for more local leader spotlights coming soon. 📷 : @danihavel #TeamHuman #givevolunteers #givefoundation https://www.instagram.com/p/CA_nxlEjN5H/?igshid=dg948b06fl87

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GIVE’s has naturally developed this concept of Team Human. It is the foundation for our mission as well as our current COVID-19 Relief fundraiser for our host communities around the world. . This mantra was built upon the engrained understanding that our choices don’t just affect ourselves & the people closest to us, they cause a ripple affect that impacts our entire world. While knowing that, we must always thoughtfully make choices with others in mind. To do that properly, we have to open ourselves to new perspectives, and uplift stories of our friends, neighbors, colleagues, and humans everywhere. We cannot be still or silent when our fellow global family needs our action. . We are beyond lucky to not only work side-by-side with leaders of communities on the other side of the world, but also learn from them. It is those exact humans that that are at the foundation of our work. Our long-term partnerships & friendships with our international communities have made us passionate racial and gender equality allies. As we continue our mission to uplift our friends across the world, please support our fundraiser to bring the necessary resources to our local leaders for them to facilite community projects that deliver education, infrastructure, and food security. . Thank you for all for contributing to the success of our Team Human: COVID-19 Relief fundraiser so far! We are halfway to our goal of $100,000! These donations will support our GIVE host communities through: 1. Re-employment for our international staff and support for communities 2. Progressing community projects 3. Health education to prevent the spread of COVID-19 & emergency relief funding . Tap the link in our bio to join us by creating your own fundraiser and donate online. #TeamHuman https://www.instagram.com/p/CA_INJLD-r2/?igshid=32qodhfr5ijl

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It’s time for POC to speak their truth, and it's time for the rest of us to listen to their stories, to learn from their experiences, to amplify their calls for justice, and to act in solidarity. We are angered and heartbroken by the blatant injustices that have been laid bare and we stand by this global movement to end systemic racism. Let’s shine a light on those peacefully protesting for racial justice and equality. There is a lot of pain across the US and our world right now, let it unite us towards a more just and equitable future. We cannot uplift communities on the other side of the world if we do not take care of own neighbors first. Let’s stand together. We are Team Human. https://www.instagram.com/p/CA886xrjtYF/?igshid=kc9mppulasbx

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Thank you to our GIVE community for actively speaking out against the injustice we witness in this world. It’s important to lift up equality everywhere, whether it’s on the other side of the planet or in our own backyards. Thank you for fundraising to support our international communities and to those who are peacefully engaged in the movement for equality. We are proud of this community for taking action where it’s needed. You are the movers, shakers, and leaders in our world. #TeamHuman https://www.instagram.com/p/CA39W0JDHEU/?igshid=i5nz7u0r1ddi

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We have to take a moment to say THANK YOU to our committed past volunteers for their support 🙏 . As of yesterday, nearly 100 past volunteers created Facebook Fundraisers to support our collective goal of providing COVID-19 Relief to our international communities. All of these names prove the strength of possibility when we all band together towards a common goal. Swipe ➡️ to see the names of our campaigners so far! . Help us reach our goal of 200 Facebook Fundraisers! Send us a DM if you’re down to get involved. . If you see your homies names here, give then a shoutout in the comments!👇 https://www.instagram.com/p/CAyhRIEDw78/?igshid=wtwki321gv69

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You guys 😭 we are so appreciative from all the support you’re willing to give to our partnering communities. THANK YOU. . Now, this is just the beginning! We are still in need of our past volunteer family to join us in rounding up the support needed during this challenging time. Like mentioned yesterday, we wouldn’t be able to make this a possibility without each of you committing to get involved. Send us a DM for info on how to help & we’ll pass along a link! . We’re all in this together. #TeamHuman https://www.instagram.com/p/CAvzS6AjK0v/?igshid=1w4c9kvly19ir

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Calling all of our past GIVE Volunteers! 👋 We need your help! . We are looking for our past GIVE Volunteers to join us in our biggest fundraising campaign ever to support our host communities abroad. 👉 Check your inbox for an email from us today with more info on how to get involved. Or send us a DM and we will pass on a link to you. . There’s no questioning that our world is going through a challenging time. The COVID-19 pandemic has abruptly put everything on pause & our partnering remote communities are experiencing the hardships of unemployment and loss of resources, much like many of our own families. While travel is what originally connected our GIVE community across the globe, we are committed to supporting one another while we remain physically distant. Our incredible international GIVE staff and community members have opened their doors and hearts to us, it’s our turn to return the favor. . Now head over to your email so we can take action for the communities we love! 💪 #TeamHuman https://www.instagram.com/p/CAtjGNJDvpq/?igshid=8jx3jav7cbnk

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Every day of the year. These leaders show up to make a difference in their community. They are our heroes today and always. . . . #givevolunteers #TeamHuman #HumansofGIVE #localleaders #travelwithpurpose #responsibletravel #sustainabledevelopment https://www.instagram.com/p/CArEUu4DJPt/?igshid=ow1kfmit0atk

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And we learn again and again that friendships & commonality can be found wherever you go. Cultural exchange is a powerful source of empathy and easily a fuel for Team Human. . . . #givevolunteers #givetanzania #TeamHuman #culturalexchange #travelwithpurpose #volunteerabroad #responsibletravel (at Zanzibar, Tanzania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAoVk2Jj795/?igshid=154xfnglw8i1l

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It’s no secret that Laos is a favorite program among our volunteers, simply for the close community connections made in the village of Sop Chem. . To hear about what it’s like to volunteer in Laos, listen to the experiences of our Regional Coordinator @carlymartine herself. Carly was interviewed on the Experiences You Should Have Podcast @experiencespodcast - find it on Spotify under “Volunteer in Laos” for an insider look! . 📷 : @theforeverforeigner #givelaos #givevolunteers #volunteerabroad #travelwithpurpose (at Ban Sôpchèm, Louangphabang, Laos) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAlsdYjD-Nh/?igshid=1q53e6i8le4oh

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We’ve got long weekend vibes y’all 🤩 hope everyone gets a chance to disconnect & get outside! . . . 📷 @hihailzz @giveatuakron #givevolunteers #giveambassador #optoutside #responsibletravel https://www.instagram.com/p/CAjI8LZDbPS/?igshid=17ssddnjbn0sm

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Brick by brick. Day by day. Progress is possible. . The volunteers here were assisting the local engineers in building three homes, contributing to the overall project of restoring 32 houses in the village of Paslang. With dedicated hard work from volunteers and community members, now all homes are completed. Families who were once displaced from the 2015 earthquake, are now living with secured independence & safety. Brick by brick, we can always help uplift our community. . #givevolunteers #givenepal #travelwithpurpose #volunteerabroad #globalcommunity (at Gorkha, Nepal) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAgjGEXDq55/?igshid=ebhb4mivecll