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Reaching Children's Potential, Volunteer Voices Tanzania

Suggestions to Future Tanzania Volunteers – from a Member of Team #1

Tanzania Volunteers with Global Volunteers

From Robi Kronberg, one of the Tanzania volunteers on the inaugural Ipalamwa team: My suggestions to future Ipalamwa, Tanzania volunteers… The children may initially be shy, but they will warm up quickly. They enjoy having their pictures/videos taken and seeing themselves immediately afterwards. This activity is a great way to “break the ice” with then. You […]

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September 14, 2017/by Global Volunteers
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Projects for Professionals, Volunteer Voices Tanzania

“Crowdsourcing” Teacher Returns to Service With Gratitude for Supporters

crowdsourcing to volunteer abroad

Many volunteers fund some or all of their service program by fundraising – through appeals to their friends and family members. New York teacher Kelly Malloy’s “crowdsourcing” covered her costs for two service programs – in addition to schoolbooks for students in Tanzania.  It started when she planned to celebrate her 50th birthday by volunteering […]

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August 28, 2017/by Maggie Bjorklund
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Projects for Professionals, Reaching Children's Potential Tanzania

Women and Children: Centerpiece of RCP Projects Worldwide

projects for mothers and children

Female volunteers of all ages have always been the foundation of Global Volunteers’ programs. Some 70% of our team members every year are women. Children, of course, are the focus of every service program. And, mothers are crucial for giving children a healthy start in life. So, it’s obvious why projects to help mothers and children form the […]

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May 16, 2017/by Michele Gran
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Development Impact, Reaching Children's Potential Tanzania

Ipalamwa is Nexus for Ambitious Demonstration Program

Ipalamwa Tanzania

Ipalamwa, Tanzania is a small rural village of about 5,000 feet in the highest highlands of the Iringa District. It’s literally at the “end of the road.” And, what a road it is!  From here, it seems you can see all the way to the end of the Earth. Indeed, the clear, vast perspective from Ipalamwa […]

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May 9, 2017/by Michele Gran
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Development Impact, Reaching Children's Potential Tanzania

October 11: International Day of the Girl

International Day of the Girl

In 2011, the United Nations declared October 11th as the International Day of the Girl Child. Its mission is “to help galvanize worldwide enthusiasm for goals to better girls’ lives, providing an opportunity for them to show leadership and reach their full potential.” It’s a day when humanitarians worldwide unite under the same goal to highlight, discuss, and take […]

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October 11, 2016/by Sam Pinakoulaki
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Conversational English, Reaching Children's Potential Tanzania

“Iringa Town” is New Service Destination for 2016 Tanzania Volunteers

Over 30 years,  team members have come to know the sights, sounds and energy of Iringa – the small economic center and transportation hub which has been Global Volunteers’ overnight stop on the way to our partner communities.  But, visits have been limited to a comforting meal at the end of the day’s travel, a cozy bedroom and a quick shopping trip at the […]

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May 12, 2016/by Michele Gran
https://globalvolunteers.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Iringamarket1-1030x773-1.jpg 773 1030 Michele Gran https://globalvolunteers.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2014-GlobalVolunteersLogo-Web.png Michele Gran2016-05-12 02:42:152016-11-03 13:08:04“Iringa Town” is New Service Destination for 2016 Tanzania Volunteers
Family Volunteering Tanzania

Family Volunteering Offers Gift of Giving to Mother and Sons

The Kleissler Family Serves in Tanzania

Amy Kleissler and her son Jack said volunteering together in Tanzania was a highlight of their year. This was the second program for Amy, who has taken four sons to Tanzania during summer vacation. She talks about the “immeasurable value” of experiencing this culture with her children, and the gifts of knowledge and insight the […]

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December 21, 2015/by Michele Gran
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Family Volunteering Ecuador, Peru, Poland, Tanzania

Family’s Investment in Worldwide Service Provides Life Lesson for Daughters

Global Volunteers’ partner communities have engaged families of all ages and sizes in community development projects on service programs since 1984. The Huff family is exceptional; sharing the world of service in Romania, Poland, Peru, Ecuador, Tanzania and Ghana with their four daughters. Lisa Huff tells their story: In the spring of 2007, my husband […]

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December 21, 2015/by Michele Gran
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Reaching Children's Potential Tanzania

Our Journey to The Host Community.

The adventure of Global Volunteers Team in Tanzania began with a warm welcome and hug from country manager Edward at the Slipway Hotel in Dar es Salaam.We enjoyed an outdoor welcome dinner while watching some small fishing boats on the Indian Ocean as the sunset. We appreciated the cool breeze after  the day time temperature […]

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October 10, 2015/by Sam Pinakoulaki
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Family Volunteering, Volunteer Voices Tanzania

Family Volunteering in Tanzania

Family volunteering in Tanzania

Carol Ann signed up for the Tanzania Volunteer Program with her husband, Ray, and their two teenage daughters, Mary Kathryn and Emma (19 and 17 years old). Read as Carol Ann beautifully reflects on her meaningful experience with her family volunteering in Tanzania together with Global Volunteers: “This experience is hard to put into words, but I hope that […]

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August 26, 2015/by Global Volunteers
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