United Planet Blog

Cameroon Comes to Charlestown, MA

December 11, 2010United Planet

Osee Romeo of Cameroon brought a flood of light to a classroom full of 6th graders in Boston, MA on Friday as he presented about his country, culture, and challenges. The kids were captivated, and responded with questions about dance, fishing, and child labor in the African country.

Vital funds for Cusco orphanage

December 6, 2010United Planet

United Planet recently donated money to enable staff and volunteers to restore and update the buildings by painting and installing new tiles in the kitchens.

Giving thanks far from home… a volunteer’s 1st Thanksgiving in the U.S.

December 3, 2010United Planet

United Planet also places volunteers from other countries here in the U.S. We love hearing their stories about encountering American culture and traditions. Alex from Austria is in Chicago for six months; we were happy to hear about her first Thanksgiving!

Donate Yourself

December 2, 2010United Planet

On December 5, we celebrate another kind of holiday. It is one that celebrates all the people around the world who give their time to others and the world through volunteering. Now that is something to celebrate!

Saluting volunteers everywhere on December 5

November 30, 2010United Planet

On December 5, 2010, United Planet will join the chorus in singing the praises of volunteers everywhere in celebration of International Volunteer Day, designated by the United Nations in 1985 to recognize the immeasurable contribution volunteers make to communities throughout the world.

Tell us what you’re thankful for!

November 23, 2010United Planet

Here, then, my list of the big things that make life a pleasure, and a possibility – and which everyone should have… While all of us humans have so many of the things that make us lucky and happy – shared meals, family and friends, sunsets and animals – so few of us have the things that make life easier and more possible.