In each of our ILP countries, the political situation is currently friendly towards the US and Canada (we have found that service to children is an international common denominator that can help smooth over any prejudices).

The economic situation is challenging but improving in all of the ILP countries. Each location and semester has a unique housing setup that will work best for that city (sometimes you live with a host family, other times in a dorm or apartment) and it is arranged by the Local Coordinator. Volunteers typically live in housing that is similar to housing that middle-class locals may live in. You likely won’t have all the comforts you’re used to at home, but ILP works with Local Coordinators to ensure that your basic housing needs are met such as a bed, clean water, etc. It’s an adventure living abroad!