NGO Abroad

With NGOAbroad, I was impressed with not only a prompt response but also Ann's very fundamental and precise approach of guidance that took hardly 1 hour to give me a clarity on exactly what I want. An Indian, having worked in the field of NGO administration and Teaching Innovation for at-risk children since late 2009 in Hyderabad, Ann advised me to work with an educational organization in Uganda - that exactly seemed to fit not only my skills and learning expectations but also passions. Started by the end of January 2013, I have been in northern Uganda experiencing one of my most stimulating journeys; intellectually and spiritually. I admire Ann's expertise coupled with Mary Ellen's most updated factual knowledge on health and safety consulting that had helped me take a big step towards my dream of volunteering abroad with utmost ease ! Thanks a ton NGOAbroad. I recommend NGOAbroad..

I went to Nursing school after spending a semester in Mexico and realizing how much basic health care was needed in poor communities. It was an eye opener to realize how a bar of soap would have such a powerful effect on preventive health care.

I returned to the U.S. and have been a nurse for decades. Finally it was time for me to fulfill a lifelong dream to be of service out on the wider world and improve my Spanish skills in the process.

Fortunately I found NGOAbroad and Ann McLaughlin. With her help we zeroed in on the kind of experience I wanted and the opportunities out there. Ann connected me with the Sacred Valley medical clinic in Peru.

It was excellent in all regards. The Sacred Valley is a beautiful and fascinating setting. The Medical Director/Doctor really appreciated my help and the fact that I could speak Spanish. The clinic is located in the town, but the Quecha people walk for hours from the surrounding villages to get to the clinic.

The volunteer co-ordinator in Peru was charming - very gracious and helpful. I stayed with her parents. They taught me some Quecha and included me in their lives.

The director of NGOAbroad, Ann, was equally helpful. I appreciated how she endured my crazy nursing hours as we coordinated this placement. The time and individual attention she provides is outstanding.

Would I recommend NGOAbroad to others? Absolutely. I have told several friends about it. I am eager to try out some of NGOAbroad's other medical placements in future years.