Sarah’s Indonesian Quest
“Closing my eyes and listening to these rhythmic, haunting sounds gave me goosebumps. It hit me for the first time that I was thousands of miles and worlds away from everything I knew. I couldn’t wait to start my journey.”
United Planet Selects Chie Goto as Country Manager for New Tokyo-Based Volunteer Exchange Program Between U.S. and Japan
United Planet is very excited to announce that Chie Goto will serve as the Country Manager in Japan for a new voluntary international exchange program between Japan, the United States, and other countries, entitled United Planet J-Initiative, J-Center Volunteer Leaders2(pronounced Volunteer Leaders squared). Starting this week, Ms. Goto will oversee this program that expects to enroll over 650 American and Japanese volunteers within four years.
Introducing the first UP Alumni Council Vice President
Amy went on a Quest with United Planet in mid 2010 to beautiful Nepal, where she dedicated 2 weeks to a Counseling Centre in Kathmandu. Here Amy shares with us how her experience changed her, and what she envisions for the Alumni Council’s future!
