The increased numbers of conferences and publications in the field of volunteerism reflect this broadened perspective, and occasionally initiate new contacts. The Internet has given us the world on a keyboard, and the impact on volunteerism has been significant. We have only just begun to explore the communication possibilities. Even local or regional events are capable of attracting unanticipated attention. The potential is limitless.
Environmental issues affect the entire planet.
Hunger and famine require international solutions. Concerned individuals can simply pack a passport and cross all sorts of geographic and psychological borders.