BAZAAR’s league of extraordinary women this year features individuals and teams who took a long, hard look at the needs of our communities and stepped up to the challenge.

Helping out at an orphanage or rebuilding the walls of a local school while on holiday seems like a pretty noble thing to do.

Wanting to make a difference isn’t easy, especially if you’re already juggling a career and a busy social life. But there are still ways you can help those in need. Here’s how three women make it work.

Voluntourism is an appealingly altruistic way to travel but you need to think carefully about your motives and those of the host organisation before selecting a project.

The struggle is real as a 20-something. Every day, we’re faced with choices that seem like they’d set the course for the rest of our lives. Daunting? You bet. But this decade isn’t as scary as it sounds. Hear it from three young women who’ve made a big commitment and lived to tell the tale.