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Nepal Volunteers Pave Way for Long-term Development Partnership

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Twenty enthusiastic volunteers on our inaugural team to Kathmandu, Nepal united with community partners of intention, vision and compassion to establish a steadfast partnership for development.  “Global Volunteers’ Philosophy of Service is a bridge for peace and justice, so it’s paramount that we be aware of our actions as we interact with individuals – especially […]

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A Day at a Time in Peru – Building a Partnership for Progress

Global Volunteers’ partnership with Sagrada Familia in Ventanilla, Peru has enabled volunteers to integrate fully into the daily rhythms and activities of the children’s lives.  Team members leave feeling fully invested in the community, and report that each momentous day left a permanent impression on their hearts. From a collection of team journal excerpts, a […]

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The Global Role of Women – Caretakers, Conscience, Farmers, Educators and Entrepreneurs

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Throughout history, the central role of women in society has ensured the stability, progress and long-term development of nations. Globally, women comprise 43 percent of the world’s agricultural labor force – rising to 70 percent in some countries. For instance, across Africa, 80 percent of the agricultural production comes from small farmers, most of whom are rural […]

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Help Children in Peru on an Exceptional Service Abroad Opportunity

Daniel Salazar, Global Volunteers Peru Country Manager describes our exceptional service program helping children on the outskirts of Lima. For more than 30 years in the district of Ventanilla, Sagrada Familia has functioned as a small village for displaced kids. Besides the facilities one would expect to see at a children’s home (dormitories, dining halls, sports […]

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Volunteers at New RCP Health Center Help Tanzanian Children Thrive

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Tanzania medical volunteers help children and their families in a fully modern and functional clinic, funded by a multi-year family foundation grant arranged by a Global Volunteer alumnus.  The Ipalamwa General Clinic (IGC) serves five rural communities in the Ukwega Ward, and stands as the centerpiece of the Ukwega Ward Reaching Children’s Potential (RCP) Demonstration […]

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Volunteer Impact in Ipalamwa

Reflections in Tanzania

Reflections in Tanzania from Global Volunteers Team #1 to Ipalamwa by Ruth Curran, Team #1 volunteer, Global Volunteers board member, and Reaching Children’s Potential (RCP) advisory committee member I know that journal entries are about creating a diary and chronicling the events of each day – that is important and that will give us all […]

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Volunteers’ Role in Community Service

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Assisting communities to help children thrive is the volunteers’ primary role on Global Volunteers teams. Everyone, regardless of age, has skills and talents to help children and families reach their full potential.  Learn more about a volunteer’s role in community service. Building a Solid Foundation for Children’s Futures Our community development projects worldwide integrate UN […]

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Chinese Teachers Talk About Volunteer Impact

Volunteers in China

In the summer, Kunming University runs a 2- to 3- week “staff development” English program for an intact group of Chinese English teachers from elementary, middle and high schools in the area. Global Volunteers is invited to assist every year with the program. Volunteers lead Chinese English teachers in conversations to help improve their English […]

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New Student Mentoring Projects Enhance Volunteers’ Impact in the Cook Islands

Volunteer Projects in the Cook Islands - After school program

James Puati, Global Volunteers’ Cook Islands Country Manager, recently sent an update on two new volunteer projects in the Cook Islands. Volunteers continue to expand their positive impact in schools throughout the island. Announcing Two New Volunteer Projects in the Cook Islands Volunteers have started serving at Avarua School to provide student support in literacy […]

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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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