Sam Mednick
Sam is a Canadian journalist currently based in South Sudan. Over the past 12 years she’s reported on humanitarian, human interest and conflict stories from around the world. Sam’s work has taken her to the Middle East, Africa, Asia, South America and Europe, writing for VICE, the Associated Press, Devex, Barcelona Metropolitan, iPolitics amongst others. Sam also produces and hosts the Happy Melly Podcast, interviewing authors, speakers and thought leaders about what it takes to live productive and fulfilling lives. Previously, Sam lived in Barcelona for almost 10 years and hosted its first English weekly radio show, Fuel4Fridays.
Tuesday, 09 May 2017 05:21
Humanitarian Aid Work: Who's Helping the Helpers?
Working in disaster and conflict zones exacts a high mental toll on aid workers. Recognizing the fact would be a good first step.
Published in
Travel Health
Tuesday, 09 May 2017 05:14
The Thorny Issue of Orphanage Volunteering
Well-founded criticisms tangle with on-the-ground realities. Should volunteers be part of the mix?
Published in
Volunteer Abroad
Tuesday, 30 August 2016 08:15
A Duty to Care: The ad-hoc humanitarian response in Lesvos, Greece
Are ad-hoc volunteers helping or hindering refugee relief efforts in Greece?
Published in
Volunteer Abroad
Thursday, 27 June 2013 18:33
Bringing Medicine to Panama's Jungle... via Boat
A three-day river journey to a remote community in Panama's jungle is all part of the job for Floating Doctors volunteers.
Published in
Volunteer Abroad
Friday, 07 August 2009 14:38
More Tips for Flamenco Dancing
Top Five Hardest Things to Grasp When Learning Flamenco
(but don’t be fooled, none of it is really easy)
Published in
Sidebars
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Monday, 06 February 2012 05:00
Spanish Secrets of Flamenco Dancing
Anyone can learn to dance flamenco. It just depends on how easily you can put aside your pride.
Published in
Study Abroad
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Friday, 19 June 2009 16:35
Be-witched in Ghana
For North Americans, witchcraft is the stuff of books and movies. But in Ghana, its existence is undisputed. The question is what to do about it.
Published in
Beyond the Guidebook