United Planet Blog

Meet a UP Volunteer

December 17, 2010United Planet

This January a new group of long-term Quest participants will head off from their homes in the US and Canada, and spend an extended amount of time – 6 months…

Donations at work in Peru orphanage: Photos!

December 13, 2010United Planet

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….

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!