On my flight back from Istanbul, I happened to join a conversation with two young men who were on a cross-continental trip, spreading awareness for a non-profit based in the Bay Area. They started together in China and worked their way, eventually, to Istanbul, volunteering along the way. Check out the organization at this website:
http://www.worldwideopen.org/
It’s a very Christian organization, so take it as such. Regardless of affiliation, more good can always be done working together. Just some food for thought.
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