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Heidi Richter

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Reaching Children's Potential, Student Volunteers

Regis University Students Cite Service as a Channel to Long-Term Development

Working alongside caregivers in the Ukwega Ward, Tanzania provides health care professionals and students alike opportunities to enhance the care, health and nutrition of mothers and children in the Reaching Children’s Potential Program. Students in Regis University‘s 2019 Global Pathways Program reflect on how contributing their skills to long-term projects changes the trajectory of people […]

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October 8, 2020 /0 Comments/by Heidi Richter
Development Impact, Reaching Children's Potential

Proper Hand Washing Saves Lives Worldwide – How You Can Help

Considering all medical interventions combined, washing hands with soap and water remains the most effective way to prevent infectious disease from spreading, and is a cornerstone of our development efforts in Tanzania’s Reaching Children’s Potential (RCP) Demonstration Program. Parents say their family’s health greatly improved after they adopted proper hand-washing habits and technology at their […]

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March 20, 2020 /0 Comments/by Heidi Richter
Impact Stories, Reaching Children's Potential Tanzania

What is stunting and why is it a big deal?

Stunting, a condition that can indicate physical and cognitive underdevelopment in a child, is a wide-spread, global problem. The fact that nearly one quarter – 22 percent – of the world’s children are stunted1, is difficult to conceptualize.

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August 27, 2019 /0 Comments/by Heidi Richter
Development Impact, Reaching Children's Potential, Student Volunteers Tanzania

Tanzanian Students Experience First-Hand the Impact of Short-Term Volunteers

Can one or two weeks on a service program truly make a difference to people in need? Our answer is yes! Short-term volunteers bring a long-term impact to the communities that we serve, and we have hundreds of alumni stories to illustrate this point. Perhaps, even more poignant are stories shared by our international staff, […]

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July 10, 2019 /0 Comments/by Heidi Richter
Projects for Professionals, Reaching Children's Potential, Repeat Volunteers, Volunteer Voices Tanzania

Volunteer Expresses Her Gratitude for Life Through Service to Others

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December 5, 2018 /0 Comments/by Heidi Richter

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