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Welcome to 2 Travel A Dirt Road 
 a not for profit corporation with nonprofit 501(c)(3) through the International Documentary Association 
 

"If you want peace, lay down your arms and lend a hand" 

 

What's New:
 

NOW            BE A PRODUCER

NOW            Accepting monetary and other types of donations.  For more information, click on Get Involved

3/28/09      Check out our new trailer! 

1/27/09      Shot interviews with a volunteer from FEVI, a volunteer from Aschiana, and a returned Peace Corps volunteer.

10/11/08    Susan and Jason successfully completed their Peace Corps service and are now back in America. 

  

 
Film makers set out to the four corners of the world to find out why some people dedicate themselves,
at times risking it all, to improve the human condition.

 
 
      How far would you go to help street children in a war torn country, to assist communities struggling under overwhelming poverty, and to empower disabled people thrown aside by society?  WHY A VOLUNTEER is a thought-provoking journey to the four corners of the world searching for answers to the question of why ordinary people choose to do extraordinary work in the face of cultural, environmental, and political challenges.  Intimate conversations and glimpses into day to day struggles paint vivid portraits of true heroes.  Their status as heroes is frequently underappreciated by celebrity obsessed culture.  Their international work in this ever shrinking global community reinforces the connection between human beings.  Through time spent in Afghanistan, Ecuador, and India with grassroots organization, this inspiring film reveals the motivations and passions of courageous people dedicated to improving the human condition.  MORE...

 

 

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