Michele Gran, Author at Global Volunteers

About Michele Gran

Michele is Global Volunteers' co-founder and vice president. She manages the organization‘s marketing strategy and external messages, and serves on the Board of Directors. Michele earned a Master’s Degree in Liberal Studies/International Communications at Hamline University, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism at the University of Minnesota. She has led over 60 Global Volunteers service programs in 21 countries.

Entries by Michele Gran

Global Volunteers and Rise Against Hunger Partnership Improves Nutrition for Mothers and Babies

Global Volunteers’ multi-faceted partnership with Rise Against Hunger is a model for international cooperation to multiply NGO impact. Through Journey to Serve, Rise Against Hunger encourages like-minded people associated with their multiple programs to participate on Global Volunteers service program abroad to “help end hunger, create food security, improve nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture on […]

September 26, 2020/by Michele Gran

Messages of Peace in a Suffering World – 2020

Each year, the International Day of Peace is observed worldwide on September 21. The UN General Assembly established this observance in 1981 by calling for a cessation of hostilities, and to otherwise commemorate the Day through education and public awareness on issues related to peace. To Global Volunteers, service is an active expression of peace […]

September 21, 2020/by Michele Gran

Development Impact Peru

“We Must Keep Our Focus on the Future,” Advises Global Volunteers Peru Partner

Global Volunteers Peru Country Manager Daniel Salazar has been working closely (while keeping a safe physical distance) with our Peru Partner Miguel Rodríguez throughout the pandemic to ensure Global Volunteers’ projects continue. Most recently, he helped Miguel purchase fresh food to be delivered to the children and teachers in quarantine inside the Sagrada Familia Community. […]

September 11, 2020/by Michele Gran

Cultures and Traditions Greece, Nepal, Peru, Poland, St Lucia

Habitude, Fortitude and Gratitude: Community Partners’ Resilience Inspires Us

As we all confront new questions and conflicts each day about our safety, health and economic security during the pandemic, we appreciate our inspired partners around the world. Every Global Volunteers development partnership has its own origin story and offers its unique inspiration. And, local community leaders personally have overcome threats to their own peace […]

September 4, 2020/by Michele Gran

Development Impact, Reaching Children's Potential Tanzania

Reaching Children’s Potential In Tanzania: Welcome to Elestuta Mfikwa

Every month, Global Volunteers’ caregivers in the Ukwega Ward of Tanzania meet with families who wish to participate in the Reaching Children’s Potential (RCP) Demonstration Program. The goal of RCP is to eliminate childhood stunting in all five of the villages served: Ipalamwa, Makalanga, Lulindi, Ukwega, and Makungu. Specifically, families obtain the nutrition, health care, knowledge, technology, […]

July 23, 2020/by Michele Gran

Volunteer Voices

Active Alumni Lean on Lessons from Communities Abroad

Tim Cunniff and Keith Kresge are Global Volunteers “veterans.” Between them, they’ve served on 44 programs in 18 different countries – from Tanzania to the Cook Islands. Despite the obvious contrasts between these societies, they say one truth is common to all: People are more alike than different on a basic-needs level. But, how people […]

July 21, 2020/by Michele Gran

Reaching Children's Potential Tanzania

International Community Development Profile: Sharon Kaywanga in Tanzania

In this series, families in the Reaching Children’s Potential (RCP) Demonstration Program in Tanzania explain how their participation improves their lives. Global Volunteers’ RCP Program engages short-term volunteers to help parents deliver essential services improving health, eradicating hunger, and enhancing cognition – with the goal of eliminating child stunting in the Ukwega Ward and throughout […]

July 17, 2020/by Michele Gran

Reaching Children's Potential Tanzania

International Community Development Profile: Agness Tula Family in Tanzania

July 10, 2020/by Michele Gran

Reaching Children's Potential Tanzania

Partnership is Fundamental to Development, Says Tanzania Host Partner

In early 1986, Bishop Dr. Owdenberg Mdegella of ELCT invited Global Volunteers to bring volunteers to assist villagers in Pommern, Tanzania – the center of his Church’s development efforts. Since his retirement, Bishop Emeritus Mdegella remains a close friend and partner of Global Volunteers in rural Tanzania. His vision and support enabled us to launch […]

July 8, 2020/by Michele Gran

Cultures and Traditions St Lucia

“Our Culture is Our Strength,” says St. Lucia Community Partner

Global Volunteers co-founder Michele Gran talked with Global Volunteers’ Community Partner Camillus Laurencin along with Country Manager Chemida Popo-Cox in St. Lucia about the power of community in the face of adversity. Read on for lessons from the resilient people of Anse la Raye during our worldwide coronavirus crisis. First the churches closed; then the […]

July 7, 2020/by Michele Gran

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