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Cultures and Traditions, News and Updates Peru

Children With So Little Share Big Love With a Weary World

Children in Peru dancing at the Sagrada Familia children's community with volunteers during Christmas season

In the midst of all the challenges of 2020 and a seemingly never-ending pandemic, our community partner in Peru, Sagrada Familia children’s home, sends a Christmas video message to all Global Volunteers alumni and supporters. by Peru Country Manager Daniel Salazar Full of hope and meaning, this message lifts me up and remind us all […]

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December 21, 2020/by Global Volunteers
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How to Give: Easy Tax Deductions for 2020

easy tax deductions for 2020

A change in 2020 tax policy allows U.S. taxpayers to deduct up to $300 ($600 per couple) even if they take the standard deduction. Although $300 may not sound like much, as a donation, it can be a big deal to organizations like Global Volunteers struggling during the pandemic. If you are thinking about making […]

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December 10, 2020/by Angie Swanson
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Online Gift Catalog Extends Support to Those Who Need it Most

Global Volunteers launched its first online “store” of donation options in time for holiday giving – and beyond. Donors select gifts in honor of loved ones, who receive a greeting card describing the purpose of the donation in their name. Every purchase of needed supplies and services greatly improves the lives of children and their […]

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November 29, 2020/by Michele Gran
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Saluting Global Volunteers With a Strong Passion For Service in FY2020

Congratulations and thank you to our fourth group of unique individuals who, during the last months of 2019 and January and February 2020, reached their “milestones in service.” We recognize Alumni Volunteers who completed from five to 27 service programs with Global Volunteers in this fourth post in November (the month of “giving thanks”). We Salute each and every […]

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November 25, 2020/by Sam Pinakoulaki
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Saluting Global Volunteers With a Strong Passion For Service in 2019 (Part 3)

Congratulations and thank you to our third group of unique individuals who, during fiscal year 2019, reached their “milestones in service.” We recognize Alumni Volunteers who completed five, six, or seven service programs with Global Volunteers in this third of four posts in November (the month of “giving thanks”). We Salute each and every one of you! Don […]

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November 19, 2020/by Sam Pinakoulaki
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Saluting Global Volunteers With a Strong Passion For Service in 2019 (Part 2)

Congratulations and thank you to another group of unique individuals who during the fiscal year 2019, reached their “milestones in service. In this second post in a series of four throughout November (the month of “giving thanks”), we recognize Alumni Volunteers who completed eight, nine, or ten service programs with Global Volunteers. We Salute each […]

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November 13, 2020/by Sam Pinakoulaki
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Saluting Global Volunteers With a Strong Passion for Service in 2019

Global Volunteers Alumni have been the “backbone” of the organization for well over three decades. Dedicated people who time, after time, after time have volunteered and continue to volunteer and support our host communities across the globe. In this first of a series of four posts throughout November (the month of “giving thanks”), we recognize these unique […]

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November 6, 2020/by Sam Pinakoulaki
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News and Updates Nepal

Overcoming Hardships is Nepal Partner’s Story of Personal Resilience

Among all Global Volunteers’ partner communities, struggle is a common thread. Our inspired and resourceful partners rise to leadership positions with their vision of opportunities that may not be obvious or seemingly attainable to others. In this second interview with Global Volunteers’ partner and consultant in Kathmandu, Nepal, Buddhi Man Shrestha describes how overcoming hardship […]

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November 1, 2020/by Michele Gran
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Development Impact, News and Updates Peru

Young Voices from Peru: Rosita

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This fourth story in a series about recent high school graduates from our partner community, the Sagrada Familia children’s home in Peru, is about Rosita Betel Durán. Just like many others in Peru, Rosita’s education has been delayed due to the pandemic, but she still looks ahead with hope. Above: Rosita working in the kitchen […]

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September 28, 2020/by Global Volunteers
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Messages of Peace in a Suffering World – 2020

Each year, the International Day of Peace is observed worldwide on September 21. The UN General Assembly established this observance in 1981 by calling for a cessation of hostilities, and to otherwise commemorate the Day through education and public awareness on issues related to peace. To Global Volunteers, service is an active expression of peace […]

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September 21, 2020/by Michele Gran
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