Current News, Field Reports and Volunteer Voices

Several times each week, we post stories about work we do in our host communities – through the voices of our partners, volunteers, and those we serve. Subscribe using the form below to receive updates in your inbox when they’re published. If you’re looking for deeper insight into service in a specific country, on a particular type of project, how you can share your unique skills or volunteering as a family or a group, you can find a wealth of information here. Use the categories next to the posts here or on any page (below right column) to explore more stories that suit your interests.

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Classroom Assistance Tanzania

Teacher and Volunteer Share Moments of Insight in Tanzanian Classroom

Four-time volunteer and Global Volunteers Board Member John Taylor remembers an impactful assignment from teacher Jeremia Silla in Ipalamwa, Tanzania. It wasn't intended for his students, but rather, for the volunteer teacher himself. In…

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,…

International community development

Reaching Children's Potential Tanzania

International Community Development Profile: Zajaneth Kavindi Family 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…

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Development Impact Peru

Young Voices from Peru: “Manzana”

This second story in a series about recent high school graduates from our partner community, the Sagrada Familia children's home in Peru, is about Vilma. Today, she's studying interior design in Lima, but before being taken in by Global Volunteers'…

International community development

Reaching Children's Potential Tanzania

International Community Development Profile: Sharifa Kavindi Family 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…

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…

Reaching Children's Potential Tanzania

Happy Healthy Birthdays for These RCP Children in August, 2020!

The Reaching Children's Potential (RCP) program of the Ukwega Ward in central Tanzania measures its success by the growth and development of the children in the program. Meet four girls and boys who reached their first, second, and third birthdays…

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Development Impact, News and Updates Peru

Young Voices from Peru: “La China”

For this first post in a series, Peru Country Manager Daniel Salazar talks to a recent high school graduate, Mirtha Irene Escalante Cenepa, known as La china. Join Daniel to learn about her life before moving to the Community, and her hopes…

Reaching Children's Potential Tanzania

Women’s Co-ops in Tanzania Flourish Under Industrious Mothers’ Direction

Women's Cooperatives are often integral to the economic and social development of communities worldwide. Beyond providing income for members, they supply greatly needed socialization and training. Well-established co-ops can be transformational…

International community development

Reaching Children's Potential Tanzania

International Community Development Profile: Zakina Kihwele Family 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…

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Reaching Children's Potential Tanzania

Hunger and Poor Nutrition are Secondary Impacts of COVID-19 in Developing Communities

COVID-19 has already cost the lives of more than 700,000 people across the world, with case numbers continuing to rise above 14.4 million (World Health Organization - WHO, 19 July 2020), but the impact of the pandemic isn't limited to deaths.…

International community development

Reaching Children's Potential Tanzania

International Community Development Profile: Apendaye Myumbo Family 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…