AltruVistas’ Blog
Meet Martiza, a Child Living on the Streets of Lima, Peru
The following is a guest post written by Tim Tendick about his visit to a Peru-based organization called Casa Generacion, which works to defend and protect the human rights of children, youth, and teenagers at [...]
Celebrating International Women’s Day and Rwanda’s Rebirth
March 8th has been International Women's Day every year since 1911. It's a day for people around the world to celebrate the achievements of women while calling for greater equality. The theme this year is [...]
Rebuilding Old Havana: The Role of Tourism in the City’s Renewal
The following is a guest post by Tori Hogan--an author, filmmaker, and educator with an endless curiosity about the world and a heart for exploration. Rebuilding Old Havana: The Role of Tourism in the City’s [...]
ProDanza Dance School in Cuba Needs Ballet Shoes
There's a dance school in Cuba called ProDanza, but its specialty isn't Rumba or Salsa --it teaches ballet, and it's revered by many. There's just one problem; ballet shoes aren’t sold in Cuba. The following [...]
END IT Movement Aims to Shine a Light on Modern Slavery
Here at Altruvistas, we're all for joining together with like-minded groups to tackle tough issues of our time. That's why this month, we're partnering with ECPAT-USA to support the END IT Movement, an international coalition [...]
The Transformational Power of Travel: Local Insights in Cuba
The following is a guest post written by Tori Hogan--an author, filmmaker, and educator with an endless curiosity about the world and a heart for exploration. The Transformational Power of Travel: Local Insights in Cuba [...]