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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 Maggie Bjorklund
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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
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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 Maggie Bjorklund
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Development Impact, News and Updates Ecuador

Ecuador Community Partner Struggles in Pandemic Hot Zone

COVID-19 Ecuador

April 28: 24,258 cases of Covid-19, 871 deaths, and 1,212 additional deaths suspected to be as a result of the virus, according to the Ministry of Public Health in Ecuador. We’ve sustained our unenviable position as the country with the most cases per capita in Latin America. How did we get here, and how do […]

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April 28, 2020/by Maggie Bjorklund
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Development Impact Cook Islands

COVID-19’s Toughest Blow to The Cook Islands: The Economy

Cook Islands Team Leader Sam Ellison reported to the Global Volunteers office on how the COVID-19 crisis has impacted Rarotonga, and why volunteers’ help will be an integral part of their recovery. Peru Country Manager Daniel Salazar looks into the problem further. By Daniel Salazar The Cook Islands has no confirmed cases of COVID-19, but […]

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April 15, 2020/by Global Volunteers
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Development Impact, Reaching Children's Potential

Proper Hand Washing Saves Lives Worldwide – How You Can Help

Considering all medical interventions combined, washing hands with soap and water remains the most effective way to prevent infectious disease from spreading, and is a cornerstone of our development efforts in Tanzania’s Reaching Children’s Potential (RCP) Demonstration Program. Parents say their family’s health greatly improved after they adopted proper hand-washing habits and technology at their […]

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March 20, 2020/by Global Volunteers
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Cultures and Traditions, Development Impact Peru

Ayni: Honoring the Humanity in All

Through the generations, the indigenous people of the Andes have lived in an interdependent society that relies on every member to honor the other. All work is shared, but more – prayer, play and projects are conducted as a community. The Quechua word for this mutuality is “ayni”, meaning “today for you, tomorrow for me,” suggesting […]

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March 20, 2020/by Michele Gran
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Development Impact, Reaching Children's Potential

The Global Role of Women in Community Empowerment

A common perception of Western societies is that life for women in the developing world is one of deprivation and desperation. But those who travel discover that significant innovation and idealism thrives in rural villages around the world. We have much to learn from and admire about village women! While extreme need certainly plays a […]

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March 7, 2020/by Michele Gran
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