Seeds of Hope – Earthquake Relief in Ecuador
At the heart of a small valley on the western coast of Ecuador is Rio Muchacho, an organization well-known for its resilience, innovation, and community building. In addition to functioning as…
Meet Chauncey – Volunteer in Peru & Ecuador
Meet Chauncey Stephens: a self-proclaimed member of “Team United Planet,” who fostered personal growth and deep connections through cultural immersion on three different Quests in Ecuador and Peru. Her first experience with…
Zika Virus: Prevention and Safety
For anyone who has been following the news, the Zika virus is sweeping the headlines. The safety of our volunteers is our biggest priority, so it is important to understand…
Introducing the 2015 United Planet Global Health Fellows
We are proud to continue the United Planet Global Health Fellowship, now in its second year. This program is designed for Boston Public School students who are looking to explore…
A Group Quest to Ecuador with Louisiana State
At the end of May, I had the great pleasure to travel on a Quest to Ecuador with a group of 12 volunteers from Louisiana State University. Because I work…
Meet Our Volunteers: Kaitlyn T.
Last week we had the honor to speak with Kaitlyn T., a junior at the University of Central Arkansas. She will be going on a United Planet Short-Term Quest this summer…
