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We connect you to inspiring impact organizations around the world that will benefit from your skills. To help you prepare, we provide training and guide you through a planning process to ensure a high-impact trip.

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"Voluntourism can't solve real problems... That's where Experteers come in." By becoming a member on MovingWorlds, you can find incredible projects, learn best practices to make a real difference overseas, and access personal support to plan a transformative Experteering trip whenever, wherever, and for any length of time.

Experteering Stories

Over $4.9 Million worth of professional skills Experteered around the world (and counting). Here are just a couple of hundreds of stories being created every year

Experteering marketing skills in the Middle East

Liz in Gaza Strip
PROJECT: I connected with female-led startups in the Middle East that were part of a tech accelerator to provide marketing consulting and training.

Experteering marketing skills in the Middle East

NAME

Liz

LOCATION

Gaza Strip

LENGTH

10 days

PROJECT

I connected with female-led startups in the Middle East that were part of a tech accelerator to provide marketing consulting and training.

IMPACT

Beyond the obvious support, I was also able to help make international connections as these startups continued to grow.

ADVICE

The more you can plan in advance, the more you take advantage of limited time on the ground.
Experteering business development skills in Brazil

Nicole in Brazil
PROJECT: I supported a startup that was growing internationally. I now lead the global expansion with key accounts and partnerships. In addition, I have helped to build a sales and marketing team.

Experteering business development skills in Brazil

NAME

Nicole

LOCATION

Brazil

LENGTH

2 years

PROJECT

I supported a startup that was growing internationally. I now lead the global expansion with key accounts and partnerships. In addition, I have helped to build a sales and marketing team.

IMPACT

In my 2 years with EBANX, we grew from 5 people to 100+ which has helped boost the economy by creating jobs locally.

ADVICE

Don't be afraid to fail. In any entrepreneurial venture, you must be willing to take risks.
Experteering architectural skills in Panama

Drew in Panama
PROJECT: I empowered a research and education nonprofit in the Panama Rainforest to design a totally sustainable live/work research facility that was built with all local and natural resources.

Experteering architectural skills in Panama

NAME

Drew

LOCATION

Panama

LENGTH

4 months

PROJECT

I empowered a research and education nonprofit in the Panama Rainforest to design a totally sustainable live/work research facility that was built with all local and natural resources.

IMPACT

The facilities built and expansion plans I created help the nonprofit raise money to grow bigger. I was able to educate many of the locals on green design while still using local building methods and materials.

ADVICE

Time flies, so work hard and make the most of opportunities to engage with the community.
Experteering marketing and web design skills in Indonesia

Dan & Lynn in Indonesia
PROJECT: We worked with a startup backed by Mercy Corps that was empowering locally-led businesses to become competitive online. We help with design and marketing related projects, and spent a lot of time transferring those skills to local employees.

Experteering marketing and web design skills in Indonesia

NAME

Dan & Lynn

LOCATION

Indonesia

LENGTH

6 months

PROJECT

We worked with a startup backed by Mercy Corps that was empowering locally-led businesses to become competitive online. We help with design and marketing related projects, and spent a lot of time transferring those skills to local employees.

IMPACT

Our work helped the startup raise growth capital and the team grew to over 50 people. We were also able to reach hundreds of small entrepreneurs and help educate them on how to grow and sustain their businesses.

ADVICE

Set clear expectations with your hosting organization, including goals and commitments from both sides. A good partnership is the key to a successful project!.
Experteering accounting and procurement skills in Kenya

Bita in Kenya
PROJECT: I Experteered with a health education nonprofit backed by international university to help improve procurement processes and accounting.

Experteering accounting and procurement skills in Kenya

NAME

Bita

LOCATION

Kenya

LENGTH

6 weeks

PROJECT

I Experteered with a health education nonprofit backed by international university to help improve procurement processes and accounting.

IMPACT

The nonprofit was able to transition to a locally-led team and expand its reach supporting families touched by AIDs.

ADVICE

Be an avid listener and learn from the team on the ground. This will allow you to have a sustainable outcome with buy-in from the implementing team.
Experteering consulting skills across South America

Jamie in Chile & Argentina
PROJECT: I helped put on impact measurement workshops and developed a governance expansion model for Sistema B, a nonprofit spreading the "Benefit Corporation" idea across South America.

Experteering consulting skills across South America

NAME

Jamie

LOCATION

Chile & Argentina

LENGTH

3 months

PROJECT

I helped put on impact measurement workshops and developed a governance expansion model for Sistema B, a nonprofit spreading the "Benefit Corporation" idea across South America.

IMPACT

Our work was useful in encouraging more stakeholders, mainly entrepreneurs and investors, to join the Sistema B movement.

ADVICE

It's a rollercoaster of emotions. Lean in and love it!
Experteering partnership skills in Indonesia

Jordan in Indonesia
PROJECT: I helped a sustainable wood plantation with marketing and business development opportunities to build international partnerships.

Experteering partnership skills in Indonesia

NAME

Jordan

LOCATION

Indonesia

LENGTH

2 months

PROJECT

I helped a sustainable wood plantation with marketing and business development opportunities to build international partnerships.

IMPACT

International funding and partnerships were key to helping grow a more sustainable wood plantation model that could also give local farmers the opportunity to raise crops in the shade of the trees.
Experteering photography and accounting skills in Ghana

Michael in Ghana
PROJECT: I had the amazing opportunity to help a nonprofit, integrative medicine college with financial planning and photography.

Experteering photography and accounting skills in Ghana

NAME

Michael

LOCATION

Ghana

LENGTH

3 weeks

PROJECT

I had the amazing opportunity to help a nonprofit, integrative medicine college with financial planning and photography.

IMPACT

Our work helped develop a fundraising plan and packet complete with photos, stories, and a healthy financial model.

ADVICE

Follow the MovingWorlds training and planning guide so you feel confident into your trip!
Experteering English skills in Tanzania

Sarah in Tanzania
PROJECT: Helping with editing and voice coaching for an innovative startup that uses cartoons to improve math and science education for African children.

Experteering English skills in Tanzania

NAME

Sarah

LOCATION

Tanzania

LENGTH

6 weeks

PROJECT

Helping with editing and voice coaching for an innovative startup that uses cartoons to improve math and science education for African children.

IMPACT

We were able to produce high-quality English episodes that allowed the company to expand its market to Kenya and Rwanda – and over a million viewers each Saturday morning on national TV stations!

ADVICE

Go with the flow, and have fun. I most enjoyed finding ways to empower the local staff and build their confidence
Experteering UX & visual design skills in Guatemala

Deana in Guatemala
PROJECT: I supported an expanding social fair trade enterprise by leading a redesign of their website.

Experteering UX & visual design skills in Guatemala

NAME

Deana

LOCATION

Guatemala

LENGTH

1 week onsite (7 months remote)

PROJECT

I supported an expanding social fair trade enterprise by leading a redesign of their website.

IMPACT

The new site launched with great feedback from their partners with an updated look and feel as well as content that will better represent the partnerships they're trying to form. The site is also more flexible so they can keep the information fresh.

ADVICE

Take the time to really understand the local and cultural context you are working in.
Empowering Women in Lebanon

Ali in Lebanon
PROJECT: I helped a growing social enterprise, ShareQ, scale its marketing

Empowering Women in Lebanon

NAME

Ali

LOCATION

Lebanon

LENGTH

1.5 months

PROJECT

I helped a growing social enterprise, ShareQ, scale its marketing

IMPACT

I was able to educate the team on free tools to support with sales and marketing, including setting them up with a free implementation of Salesforce.

ADVICE

Sit back, learn, and really absorb information to pick up the local cultural context - you have to be patient in order to learn first.
Curriculum development and teacher education in India

Erin in India
PROJECT: I supported a school that had just added a new computer lab, assisting its teachers in curriculum development

Curriculum development and teacher education in India

NAME

Erin

LOCATION

India

LENGTH

2.5 months

PROJECT

I supported a school that had just added a new computer lab, assisting its teachers in curriculum development

IMPACT

Teachers were able to better harness the new computers as teaching tools, and better prepare there students for jobs.

ADVICE

People make the place: Take the time to build personal connections... And stay as long as you can :)
Empowering fair-er trade coffee in Colombia

Jason in Colombia
PROJECT: I did marketing research and helped build a brand strategy for a local community-minded coffee exporter to expand its client base in to the United States.

Empowering fair-er trade coffee in Colombia

NAME

Jason

LOCATION

Colombia

LENGTH

6 weeks

PROJECT

I did marketing research and helped build a brand strategy for a local community-minded coffee exporter to expand its client base in to the United States.

IMPACT

I helped him make strong plans and connect to networks that were completely a new frontier for his business. It would’ve taken several rounds of costly trial and error, based upon his original plans, in order to zero in on the venue for his coffee sales.

ADVICE

This is actually a great opportunity for business growth, as well! I personally developed many unanticipated relationships with organizations who were looking for branding help - this project opened other doors that were invaluable.
Empowering Entrepreneurs in Rwanda

Matthew Edward in Kigali, Rwanda
PROJECT: I put my engineering background to use in the building and curriculum design of a k-12 school first, then I helped a local cayenne pepper producer move her product effectively to market.

Empowering Entrepreneurs in Rwanda

NAME

Matthew Edward

LOCATION

Kigali, Rwanda

LENGTH

3 months

PROJECT

I put my engineering background to use in the building and curriculum design of a k-12 school first, then I helped a local cayenne pepper producer move her product effectively to market.

IMPACT

I helped the founder of the school better conceptualize her teaching program, while creating an effective learning space. With my second project, I helped the pepper producer vet and hire the right experts to support her business.
Social Investment and Finance for Change

Ivo Van Hoeve in Medellin, Colombia
PROJECT: I helped a community-focused Spanish language school develop a solid accounting system in conjunction with a tool to predict what their social impact would be, called a social return on investment forecast.

Social Investment and Finance for Change

NAME

Ivo Van Hoeve

LOCATION

Medellin, Colombia

LENGTH

2.5 months

PROJECT

I helped a community-focused Spanish language school develop a solid accounting system in conjunction with a tool to predict what their social impact would be, called a social return on investment forecast.

IMPACT

The organization really benefitted from the methodology I brought to the table- it will now allow them to have a rigorous financial tracking system for accountability, in addition to using the social return on investment information as a marketing and management tool going forward.

ADVICE

Writing out the assignment with the host ahead of time is crucial for mutual understanding of expectations- make sure to be clear. Also, I highly recommend Colombia :)

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Resources to Make You Successful

No matter where you want to go, or for how long, we have resources and guides to help you be successful. And, to help you find free projects around the world, we have a series of articles explaining how to volunteer abroad, how to find free volunteering projects abroad, and the difference between Experteering and voluntourism.