Boston high school kids heading to MONGOLIA!
United Planet is pleased as punch to be part of a project funded by the U.S. State Department to arrange an exchange of public school students between Boston, MA and…
Returned United Planet Volunteers Keep the Spark Alive
We’re excited to announce the launch of the United Planet Alumni Council! We send thanks to all the returned volunteers who have offered to spend their time and energy with…
Thanks for helping children in Nepal in many ways
When United Planet VP Theresa Higgs was in Nepal recently, she dropped by the orphanage in Kathmandu where Sarah, a United Planet Long-term volunteer, is working with children. Sarah had sent in a video of her kids singing, and won a gift of $100 from United Planet for her project.
A Writer in India: What a Wonderful World
I spend the mornings with a group of seven boisterous, sprightly and extraordinarily respectful mentally-challenged kids, teaching them simple English and maths, singing songs and, weather permitting, playing sports and going for walks in the nearby forest.
If I were to say that I have never before seen children so jubilant to attend school, I would not be exaggerating in the least.
Donations at work in Peru orphanage: Photos!
As we reported before, United Planet just donated some money to the Aldea Infantil in Cusco, Peru so they could buy materials to renovate and repair kitchens and living areas….
