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Help Improve Health and Hygiene for Peruvian Children

In the dusty hills of the district of Ventanilla, north of Lima, Peru, the community of Sagrada Familia houses and educates some 250 children living away from their families. During the school year, Sagrada Familia is also a school for more…
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RCP Families Eagerly Await Volunteers in Ventanilla, Peru

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…
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The Power Behind the Reaching Children’s Potential Program: Parents!

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…
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Celebrating Holi festival in Nepal.

Celebrating The “Holi” Festival – Kathmandu, Nepal!

The Holi festival, known as “Phagu Purnima” in Nepali, is named after the mythical demoness Holika, and is one of the most anticipated annual celebrations in Nepal. A three-day festival of color and joy, Holi is observed on the full moon…
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Teenager from UAE Shares Her Volunteer Experience in Greece 

At just 14 years old, Prem Garg embarked on a transformative volunteer experience in Greece this past spring with her father Priank. Passionate about volunteering, she has consistently sought opportunities to help others, from organizing extracurricular…
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Meet Your St. Lucia Team Leader: Sue Beckwith

When I left the UK and moved to St Lucia in 2007, I had no idea what the future held. I worked in Europe and North America as an electronics engineer, promoting components from large Japanese companies to large corporations. But my then husband…
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Retiree Cites Serving Seniors as Highlight of Cuba Program

A recent retiree volunteering in Cuba describes the sights, sounds and inspiration she experienced while practicing English conversation with gracious elders and lively students. Mary Ann Fitzgerald says her life was enriched through this…
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New Service Program Opens in Johor Bahru, Malaysia 

Nestled in the heart of Southeast Asia, Malaysia is a captivating tapestry of cultural diversity, natural beauty, and modern innovation. With its exhilarating culture, vibrant festivals, and mouthwatering cuisine, this dynamic country entices…
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Holding a Light for Addiction Recovery in Rural Tanzania

In 2023, Global Volunteers responded to the critical alcohol abuse problem in the Ukwega Ward by introducing the international addiction recovery program Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) through village meetings. AA was selected because its proven…
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Three Reasons to Volunteer Abroad in Retirement

Choosing to volunteer abroad in retirement can be the most fulfilling decision you make! Unencumbered by work schedules, you can respond to needs worldwide, and in the U.S., and be assured that your contributions are appreciated and useful.…
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The Ripple Effect: Alumna’s “Model of Giving” Inspires Others to Serve

Barbara Rich believes in giving back. From the rain forest of Costa Rica and the Atlantic coast of Ghana to the plains of Minnesota and the "hollers" of West Virginia, the Massachusetts retiree credits her Global Volunteers service with keeping…
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40 Years of Service: Global Volunteers’ Guiding Principle – We do whatever we are asked to do

In this ongoing series, we describe Global Volunteers’ guiding principles. These ten foundational values shape our human and economic development approach and, in partnership with communities we serve globally, have yielded remarkable results.…
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