Global Projects and Countries Archives - Page 10 of 15

Oh, women of Ecuador!

August 2, 2011United PlanetEcuador, international volunteering, south america, United Planet, volunteer overseas, women

Oh, women of Ecuador! How can you be so strong, efficient, beautiful, and caring all at once?

Catch 22: How Can You Explore Foreign Cultures Without Leaving Home?

August 1, 2011United Planetcross cultural understanding, international volunteering, United Planet, United Planet Ambassador Club

In addition to sending volunteers abroad, United Planet also sponsors ambassador clubs; clubs designed to spread tolerance and teach students about foreign cultures through cross-cultural activities. (activities focused on one or more different cultures) Naomi, a student at Shanghai International Studies University, founded an ambassador club last year after seeing United Planet’s name on an inspirational website.

South Africa. Sports Camp. So Cool.

July 28, 2011United PlanetAfrica, culture, South Africa, Sports, travel, United Planet, volunteer abroad

United Planet is really happy to announce a new program where international volunteers can help at a sports camp that serves kids in South Africa who are at risk/disadvantaged.

“An absolute joy” in Ecuador

July 18, 2011United PlanetEcuador, Groups, international volunteering, Latin America, volunteer overseas, Volunteer Story

The center provides care and meals for 40 – 70 children, ages two to 12, who need attention; their families are missing fathers, or struggling with alcohol and drug problems, or suffering from disabilities. Many single moms drop off their kids while they cobble together work – selling food on the streets, cleaning. The center is jumping with life, but existing on a shoestring.

Voices of Survivors: Reports from Japan

July 7, 2011United PlanetAsia, fundraising, Japan, Team Stories, volunteer overseas

United Planet Japan Country Manager Chie Goto has been traveling around the Tohoku region, the area most affected by the tsunami and earthquake. She’s been sending back reports that are both heart-breaking and inspiring.