Here at home, clean water is a tap away. Still, millions of people around the world don’t live near a reliable, clean water source, or have access to sanitary washing facilities, leaving them at risk of illness and deadly disease. For two decades, WE Villages has been engineering an international development model to end poverty. It’s not a ...
September 9th, 2016 read moreAside from the s’more-eating contests, fun-packed games, endless fits of laughter and passion-filled discussions about world change, there’s even more coolness that sets Take Action Camp apart from any other. It’s a place to connect with other like-minded people who share the same drive to make a difference and leave a positive impact on ...
June 26th, 2015 read moreEmbracing a colourful life What does it feel like to have coloured powder caked in your hair, stain your clothes, clog your ears and stuck between your teeth? It’s magical. This year, we were fortunate to head on a ME to WE Trip to India during one the country's most popular festivals: Holi. The Holi festival is about happiness, renewal and c...
May 22nd, 2015 read moreME to WE speaker and seasoned traveller Spencer West takes over the blog this week to look back on some of his most memorable moments on ME to WE Trips. Hey friends! I am so excited to take over the blog and tell you all about my top ten ME to WE Trip memories. It took a while to choose just 10! Over the years I've met so many inspirin...
March 23rd, 2015 read moreOur newest ME to WE Trip destination, the Dominican Republic, offers an experience that’s like no other trip! We caught up with a few of our travellers and a ME to WE facilitator from a trip to the Dominican to find out what makes the trip so awesome and an experience you don’t want to miss. The people Meet Robert an...
March 13th, 2015 read moreThe journey of the Tatu Bracelet starts in a little place on the outskirts of Nairobi. Here in our atelier, artisans craft the bracelet that will travel across the world to you. The atelier where Fundis (leatherworkers) and mamas work on Artisans products is surrounded in lush greenery and bright flowers, and is only steps away from this ...
March 6th, 2015 read moreSome experiences you just can’t fully describe. It’s not until you’re on the ground, visiting communities on a ME to WE Trip that it all makes sense. Every dollar raised for Free The Children has new meaning. Every fundraiser, every moment of preparation means so much more. The first moment you shake hands with a community member or high-fiv...
March 3rd, 2015 read moreThere are so many ways to show your love for someone—hanging out, giving a gift, lending a hand or doing something sweet. As the ol’ adage says, ‘it’s the thought that counts’! Just like our Artisans pieces are handmade with love by mamas in Kenya, here are a few ideas where you can use your hands to create a Valentine’s gift bursting w...
February 13th, 2015 read more(only 84 days to go...!) We know those long summer days still seem ages away, but that gives us all the more reason to dream about summer camp! Here are 10 of our favourite things about camp. 1. Camp friends We’re always sure to meet new friends with similar interests, and it’s always great reuniting with camp besties each year. We know ...
February 12th, 2015 read moreIt was clear it was some sort of celebration. Chairs were set out in rows underneath large tents shielding onlookers from the hot Kenyan sun. Colourful paper garlands were strewn about and a small stage with a microphone was placed in the center of it all. A few small children started dancing and in the distance, a cluster of brightly dressed w...
January 30th, 2015 read more