United Planet Blog

Theresa’s Trip to Romania!

April 3, 2012United Planet

This March our very own Theresa, the Vice-President of Global Operations at United Planet, went to Romania to check up on our project in Romania. Although she was only able…

One year later, the people of Japan are in our thoughts and hearts

March 12, 2012United Planet

As we mark the one-year anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake, we keep the people of Japan in our daily thoughts.

Professional Gets Personal: Timeless Memories at Romanian Orphanage

March 2, 2012United Planet

Kathleen, a business woman from New York, shares her personal experiences while volunteering with United Planet with the tight-knit community at an orphanage in Romania.

“The children were incredible. So inspiring and welcoming. I felt my trip was a vacation for my soul.”

More Than Just Community Service: University of Idaho sends students and faculty to Costa Rica

February 28, 2012United Planet

For the past few years, the University of Idaho has sent groups of students on United Planet quests. Gordon, one of the advisers on the trip, shares a little with us…

A Summer to Remember: 9 weeks in Ghana

February 27, 2012United Planet

Making the decision to live and work in Africa for the summer isn’t a typical one for most college students. Augie Bossu, a junior at Notre Dame, who recently returned…

回复Losar—Tibetan New Year!

February 22, 2012United Planet

Happy Tibetan New Year!! Today, February 22, 2012, is the day of the Tibetan New Year. We thought we would share a story from one of our WONDERFUL volunteers,…