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Civic Opportunities Fair for Students

Posted by A Broader View in Uncategorized on 06. Mar, 2010 | No Comments

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ABV donates to Youth Program in Tanzania

Posted by A Broader View in Charity on 03. Jan, 2010 | No Comments

A Broader View Volunteer donations have purchased 2 new sewing machines and provided a month’s rent for our Youth Programs in Dar Es Salaam.

This program is set up to better the lives of the youth in Tanzania by advocating for the rights of the young, create awareness about HIV/AIDS and  also provide vocational training to the children who dropped [...]

A Broader View Volunteers Corp gives Donation to Makuyu Village

Posted by A Broader View in Charity on 02. Sep, 2009 | 1 Comment

With A Broader View’s donation, the orphanage was provided several bags of sugar, flour, dried milk, school supplies for the children, wash buckets, and 2 goats (and lollipops!). These items will allow the children to eat, wash cloths, clean themselves and learn English.

The Makuyu program is located in a rural village about 30 miles from [...]

How to Have a Safe Trip

Posted by A Broader View in Travel on 01. Sep, 2009 | No Comments

Register Your Travel So We Can Contact You in an Emergency

Why It’s Important
How to Register (It’s Easy)

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Tips for Traveling Abroad

Posted by A Broader View in Tips, Travel on 01. Sep, 2009 | No Comments

For detailed information about steps you can take to ensure a safe trip, see How to Have a Safe Trip.  Meanwhile, here are some quick tips to make your travel easier and safer:

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Useful Travel Links

Posted by A Broader View in Travel on 01. Sep, 2009 | No Comments

Useful Travel Links

U.S. Customs & Border Protection
US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Transportation Security Administration
Airport Security Checkpoint Wait Times
World Time Server
Worldwide Country Facts
State Dept. Travel Warnings
Passport Information
List of state consumer affairs offices
U.S. Embassies and Consulates
Fly-Rights-A Consumer Guide to Air Travel: Guide to passenger’s rights from the Aviation Consumer Protection Division of the U.S. Department [...]

Documents and Papers

Posted by A Broader View in Travel on 01. Sep, 2009 | No Comments

Travelers have long needed various documents to travel. As security tightens in the United States, authorities are being strict about proper documentation. Whether you are visitng the U.S. or an American citizen traveling abroad, it is vital to have all your papers in order.

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How to Avoid Travel Scams

Posted by A Broader View in Travel on 01. Sep, 2009 | No Comments

If you have been offered a great bargain on a cruise or resort vacation, but you cannot seem to get all the details unless you pay the company first, you may be dealing with a travel scam.
PAY NOW, TRAVEL LATER … MAYBE
Typically, scam operators won’t give you full and complete information in writing until after [...]