http://blog.ptpi.org The PTPI Blog aims to provide a place to share our members' stories. They inspire us and they will inspire others. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:00:13 +0000 en hourly 1 http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/12/12/reflections-from-argentina-2011-educational-humanitarian-initiative-final-days/ http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/12/12/reflections-from-argentina-2011-educational-humanitarian-initiative-final-days/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:30:05 +0000 admin http://blog.ptpi.org/?p=3316 Our delegates have returned home safe and sound! Read about the final portion of their adventure in Argentina, when they visited Iguazu Falls, then toured a local school, learned first-hand about the Guarani tribe, tested local specialties such as roasted corn and chipa guazu, and were serenaded by a children’s choir during the farewell show: [...]

]]> http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/12/12/reflections-from-argentina-2011-educational-humanitarian-initiative-final-days/feed/ 0 http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/12/07/reflections-from-argentina-2011-educational-humanitarian-initiative-days-4-5/ http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/12/07/reflections-from-argentina-2011-educational-humanitarian-initiative-days-4-5/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:39:49 +0000 admin http://blog.ptpi.org/?p=3310 After three days in Buenos Aires, our delegates boarded a plane and headed for Mendoza, to continue seeing the sights, learning about the culture, and meeting the people of Argentina. Michael Zanders, the delegation leader, wrote with another update: Mendoza is a beautiful city at the base of the Andes, or as they are called [...]

]]> http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/12/07/reflections-from-argentina-2011-educational-humanitarian-initiative-days-4-5/feed/ 0 http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/12/05/reflections-from-argentina-2011-educational-humanitarian-initiative-days-1-2-3/ http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/12/05/reflections-from-argentina-2011-educational-humanitarian-initiative-days-1-2-3/#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:08:37 +0000 admin http://blog.ptpi.org/?p=3300 Delegates attending PTPI’s Educational & Humanitarian Initiative to Argentina arrived in Buenos Aires on December 2 and have been busy experiencing the country ever since. Highlights of the journey so far include a visit to a local school, a tour of the city, and a introduction to the gaucho way of life. Argentina 2011 started [...]

]]> http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/12/05/reflections-from-argentina-2011-educational-humanitarian-initiative-days-1-2-3/feed/ 1 http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/10/17/reflections-from-nepal-2011-educational-humanitarian-initiative-days-4-and-5/ http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/10/17/reflections-from-nepal-2011-educational-humanitarian-initiative-days-4-and-5/#comments Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:03:33 +0000 admin http://blog.ptpi.org/?p=3218 After attending the Welcome Dinner for PTPI’s 2011 Asia Pacific Conference, our delegates left Kathmandu and headed to Pokhara, a city known for its beautiful lakes and panoramic views of the Himalayas. When they arrived, they visited a local school to deliver supplies. Delegation leader Genci Mucaj, a member of PTPI’s Board of Directors. I [...]

]]> http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/10/17/reflections-from-nepal-2011-educational-humanitarian-initiative-days-4-and-5/feed/ 1 http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/10/13/reflections-from-nepal-2011-educational-humanitarian-initiative-day-3/ http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/10/13/reflections-from-nepal-2011-educational-humanitarian-initiative-day-3/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:53:58 +0000 admin http://blog.ptpi.org/?p=3208 Champagne breakfast at Mount Everest? That was the experience for our EHI delegates this morning. The group took a helicopter ride to a spot with amazing views of the world’s tallest mountain, enjoyed their meal, and had the chance to explore the area. Then they re-boarded the helicopters and headed back down, the Kathmandu Valley [...]

]]> http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/10/13/reflections-from-nepal-2011-educational-humanitarian-initiative-day-3/feed/ 2 http://blog.ptpi.org/2010/11/17/ehi-south-africa-2010/ http://blog.ptpi.org/2010/11/17/ehi-south-africa-2010/#comments Wed, 17 Nov 2010 14:00:43 +0000 admin http://blog.ptpi.org/?p=1678 The 24 delegates who participated in PTPI’s Educational & Humanitarian Initiative to South Africa returned at the start of November.  During their journey, delegates took turns making journal entries about the days’ activities.  Below are excerpts from various days during the trip.  View more photos on PTPI’s Facebook Page. Tuesday October 26, 2010 – Cape [...]

]]> http://blog.ptpi.org/2010/11/17/ehi-south-africa-2010/feed/ 0 http://blog.ptpi.org/2010/06/18/ptpis-2010-ehi-to-turkey-a-note-from-tracy-justinak/ http://blog.ptpi.org/2010/06/18/ptpis-2010-ehi-to-turkey-a-note-from-tracy-justinak/#comments Fri, 18 Jun 2010 20:25:40 +0000 admin http://blog.ptpi.org/?p=1056 This was my second PTPI Educational & Humanitarian Initiative, and not my last.  Anyone can take a tour, but meeting the locals, sharing a meal in their home, bringing much needed school supplies to a three room rural school, interacting and playing with students, sharing English skills and so much more – it is life [...]

]]> http://blog.ptpi.org/2010/06/18/ptpis-2010-ehi-to-turkey-a-note-from-tracy-justinak/feed/ 0 http://blog.ptpi.org/2009/12/09/educational-humanitarian-initiative-to-cambodia-and-vietnam-part-two/ http://blog.ptpi.org/2009/12/09/educational-humanitarian-initiative-to-cambodia-and-vietnam-part-two/#comments Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:09:33 +0000 admin http://blog.ptpi.org/?p=534 Rachel Murphy is currently serving as the travel manager for PTPI’s Educational and Humanitarian Initiative to Cambodia and Vietnam.  The group left on Thursday, December 3, 2009.  Stay tuned for more updates from Rachel here on the PTPI Blog, follow Rachel’s updates on Twitter, or read more on her blog. We’re moving at the speed [...]

]]> http://blog.ptpi.org/2009/12/09/educational-humanitarian-initiative-to-cambodia-and-vietnam-part-two/feed/ 2 http://blog.ptpi.org/2009/12/08/educational-humanitarian-initative-to-cambodia-and-vietnam-part-one/ http://blog.ptpi.org/2009/12/08/educational-humanitarian-initative-to-cambodia-and-vietnam-part-one/#comments Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:12:33 +0000 admin http://blog.ptpi.org/?p=525 Rachel Murphy is currently serving as the travel manager for PTPI’s Educational and Humanitarian Initiative to Cambodia and Vietnam.  The group left on Thursday, December 3, 2009.  Stay tuned for more updates from Rachel here on the PTPI Blog, follow Rachel’s updates on Twitter or read more on her blog. The sun rises in the [...]

]]> http://blog.ptpi.org/2009/12/08/educational-humanitarian-initative-to-cambodia-and-vietnam-part-one/feed/ 1 http://blog.ptpi.org/2009/10/16/lunch-and-learn-with-author-jill-hunting/ http://blog.ptpi.org/2009/10/16/lunch-and-learn-with-author-jill-hunting/#comments Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:26:32 +0000 admin http://blog.ptpi.org/?p=358 The staff at PTPI World Headquarters was thrilled to have the opportunity to share lunch with author Jill Hunting and hear about her book, Finding Pete: Rediscovering the Brother I Lost in Vietnam. Jill’s brother Pete joined International Voluntary Services after finishing college and headed to Saigon.  He spent two years there, helping the people [...]

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