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Global Volunteers works in partnership with community leaders on genuine development programs, creating impact in the areas of health, nutrition and intellectual development.

Development Impact, Reaching Children's Potential Tanzania

EarthBox® Project Improves Food Security in Tanzania

Food in Tanzania

Through its Reaching Children’s Potential (RCP) Program, Global Volunteers works towards the eradication of hunger in Tanzania. Food security is a multi-faceted issue that must be addressed on multiple levels in order to combat hunger. In Tanzania, several projects aim to increase the level of food security of RCP families. One of those is providing […]

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August 10, 2020/by Global Volunteers
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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, […]

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July 23, 2020/by Michele Gran
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Development Impact Cook Islands

Cook Islanders Cautiously Adjust to a “Tourist-less” Economy

Where are the Cook Islands?

The Cook Islands are known for their awe-inspiring natural beauty, exciting land and sea attractions and warm Polynesian culture. But how does the tourism-reliant country cope without tourists? And what has suddenly reduced the country’s foreign aid? Families straddling the poverty line now are re-imagining a post-COVID economy on the remote archipelago. Read on for […]

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June 27, 2020/by Global Volunteers
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Development Impact, Reaching Children's Potential Tanzania

Reaching Children’s Potential In Tanzania: Welcome to Sophia Lukonde

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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, […]

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June 25, 2020/by Global Volunteers
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Development Impact Peru

Global Volunteers’ Long-term Partnerships in Peru Address Childhood Poverty

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Global Volunteers’ partnership in Peru, which began in 2001, has engaged a variety of community partners with the goal of serving children and families who need it most. In 2018, Global Volunteers accepted a pivotal invitation from our most formative partner – Sagrada Familia – to work broadly in areas of education, health care and […]

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June 17, 2020/by Global Volunteers
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Development Impact Greece

Greece Facing a Crisis Deeper Than COVID-19

Heraklion Greece volunteer abroad

After the economic crisis of 2009 and the financial crisis of 2015, Greece was slowly but steadily recovering. COVID-19 has dramatically reversed that rebound. Thankfully, the death toll hasn’t risen to the highs of many other European countries. But, according to forecasts, COVID-19’s devastation to the Greek economy will likely be greater than to any […]

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June 9, 2020/by Global Volunteers
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Development Impact, Reaching Children's Potential Tanzania

International Community Development Profile: Lenida Nyenza Family in Tanzania

International community development

In this series, Reaching Children’s Potential (RCP) Program families in Tanzania explain how their involvement in this demonstration program is improving their lives. The RCP program engages short-term volunteers who help parents deliver essential services to improve Health, eradicate Hunger, and enhance Cognition with the goal of eliminating child stunting in the Ukwega Ward and […]

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June 7, 2020/by Global Volunteers
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Development Impact, Reaching Children's Potential Tanzania

Chicken and Egg Production Increases with RCP Model Coop Project in Tanzania

The next step in improving nutrition and decreasing stunting through the Tanzania Reaching Children’s Potential (RCP) program launched with the sound of chickens clucking in their coop. Raising the birds by RCP families is a development and fundraising goal for Global Volunteers’ model chicken coop project. Melinda Gates, Co-chair and Trustee of the Bill and […]

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June 3, 2020/by Michele Gran
https://globalvolunteers.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/chickens-in-the-coop.jpg 413 603 Michele Gran https://globalvolunteers.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2014-GlobalVolunteersLogo-Web.png Michele Gran2020-06-03 17:19:202020-10-30 15:41:38Chicken and Egg Production Increases with RCP Model Coop Project in Tanzania
Development Impact St Lucia

St. Lucia’s Poverty Grows Amid COVID-19

houses saint lucia covid-19

St. Lucia, famous for its gorgeous beaches, bays, and friendly people, is experiencing a halt in tourism that will surely plunge a greater percentage of its citizens into poverty. This article explores the current situation and future scenario for St. Lucia as a consequence of the pandemic. The alluring Caribbean island of St. Lucia is […]

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May 26, 2020/by Global Volunteers
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Development Impact, Reaching Children's Potential Tanzania

International Community Development Profile: Yunisi Chusi Family in Tanzania

International community development

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 […]

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May 11, 2020/by Global Volunteers
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