This section includes resources not necessarily specifically aimed at Christians or from a Christian source, but useful to those working cross-culturally.
expat resources
Aid Workers Network
Aid Workers Network is an independent learning community of aid workers willing to provide mutual support and practical advice based on experience. It is managed by aid workers for aid workers. It is run by volunteers and membership is free. There's also a weekly email called "Aid Workers Exchange" and an online discussion board called "Aid Workers Forum".Website: www.aidworkers.net
Email: feedback@aidworkers.net
BR Anchor.com
This site has some interesting tips and considerations for any person or family relocating to another country.Website: www.branchor.com
Britishexpat.com
Britishexpat.com is a free online magazine for British expats.Website: www.britishexpat.com
British Overseas NGOs for Development (BOND)
BOND is the United Kingdom's broadest network of voluntary organisations working in international development.Website: www.bond.org.uk
Expat Expert
Expat Expert has been addressing the emotional and practical challenges facing today’s internationally mobile family since it first appeared on line in 1998.Website: www.expatexpert.com
Expat Offshore Investment Services
They provide independent offshore investment advice and personal financial planning services to worldwide expatriates. An independent status gives their clients access to the best financial products and institutions.Website: www.rdoyle.com
Email: rdoyle@cagonline.net
Hesperian
Hesperian is a non-profit publisher of books and newsletters for community-based health care. Their first book, Where There Is No Doctor, is considered to be one of the most accessible and widely used community health books in the world.Website: www.hesperian.org
Email:
Tel: ++1 510 845 1447 (USA)
Kwintessential
Kwintessential are UK based language and cultural specialists and they provide information and services to the international business community about cross-cultural issues.Website: www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/country-profiles.html
Email: info@kwintessential.co.uk
Tel: 0208 406 9288
Teaching-aids At Low Cost (TALC)
TALC is a UK based charity which produces and supplies healthcare training and education material for people in developing countries.Website: www.talcuk.org
Email: mailto:info@talcuk.org
Tel: 01727 853869