Working for the cause, not the applause

Keeping Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and Princess Mary informed is part of the deal for human rights advocate Sheneli Dona.

Gaining experience through giving back

Olivia swapped the Melbourne life for a bite of the Big Apple and was surprised by what she gained from the experience.

Championing the child in Myanmar

International development worker Catherine Middleton has seen first-hand how strong communities can build strong children.

How to prepare for overseas study

We share our top tips for a smooth transition to overseas study.

Poetry the tonic for Yarrie's scarred soul

Yarrie Bangura’s childhood was disrupted by a civil war that ravaged Sierra Leone. But she has found healing through poetry.

Australia to Africa, one way

Anne-Marie has co-founded a charity in Uganda, contracted typhoid and malaria (twice), and married a Ugandan pop star. 

Living the dream by saving lives

Brisbane nurse Jess Davis has made her childhood dream come true after spending two months volunteering her skills in Africa.

The social factors shaping radicalisation and violent extremism in Australia

Dr Joshua Roose helped us to navigate the minefield of violent extremism and radicalisation in the West.