Around the world, parents, especially mothers, play a critical role in preventing malnutrition and supporting the growth and development of their children. Before birth, mothers’ nutrition, health practices, and mental well-being impact the development of their babies in utero. In infancy and childhood, by supplying nutritious food, modeling good hygiene habits, and supporting cognitive development […]
Since the summer of 2022, the families enrolled in the Reaching Children’s Potential (RCP) Program in Ventanilla, Peru have been working hard to improve their children’s health and well-being. In the hillside communities surrounding the campus of Global Volunteers’ partner organization, Sagrada Familia, households often lack access to basic necessities including running water, electricity, and […]
Global Volunteers’ first team of volunteers to Puerto Rico served in Aguadilla at the end of January 2023. Situated on the western coast of the island, Aguadilla is among the most beautiful communities in all of Puerto Rico. Eight volunteers and two Global Volunteers staff reported a meaningful week of service, conducted against a beautiful […]