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International Partner Stories

Our international partners accomplish amazing things with volunteers. Read their stories.

Volunteer assistance is critical to enabling our international partners to create change in their communities. Many of them have shared the work they were able to accomplish with the help of international volunteers. Read their stories below. 

 

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Volunteering Holiday with SDI Cameroon in Buea, Cameroon July 15, 2012 Social Development International, Cameroon A chance to volunteer alongside highly committed local Cameroonian volunteers and gain a unique insight into another culture. A chance to make a difference, to connect with people living in a challenging community, gaining an insight into how people with very few material resources live, and recognizing how much we all share in common. A chance to be inspired, stretched and be changed in surprising, unexpected ways.A chance to relax, and have a holiday. The weekend is spent seeing nature and wild in Zoos, Botanical gardens, visiting a tea-estates, plantations, farms, world wars soldiers graves and a slave trade sea port in Limbe, Hiking at Mount Cameroon, Visiting paramount chiefs Palaces – enjoying Africa traditions and cultures and the last few days spent at a beach hotel, enjoying the... Read More

 

 

Volunteering with children: More than just fun and games July 13, 2012 Voluntario Global, Argentina  One of the things I love about volunteering in classrooms throughout the world is seeing all their differences and through those differences, their similarities. No matter where I am, I always seem to notice the wonderful similarities in the energetic students and the inspirational people who care for them. Jardín Travesuras Centro de Atencion al Niño (Mischief Garden Child Care Center) in Buenos Aires is no exception.Everyday, as I open the gate and let myself into the open play area of the childcare center, I am greeted with besos (kisses) on the cheek from each of the teachers. The little screams of ‘Amanda’ and ‘Senora’ and ‘Maestra’ meet my ears as I walk into the small 10 ft by 12 ft colorful classroom I have come to call home here... Read More

 

 

Massimiliano Claps, volunteer in the North of Argentina: “I’ve learnt how people behave with dignity and humility also in very difficult life conditions” July 13, 2012 Voluntario Global, Argentina Name: Massimiliano ClapsNationality: ItalianOccupation: Research DirectorVolunteering Period: May 10 – June 8 2012Email: fleps@hotmail.com-What made you want to apply to volunteer and in particular for the project in La Quiaca?I applied to volunteer because after twelve years of highly demanding jobs I needed a break from a stressful routine and I wanted to explore more deeply an ethic that is different from that of global businesses. To fully experience that different ethic I was looking for something far from large cities, a place that is not contaminated by MacDonald’s and Apple culture (nothing specific against those companies, but they epitomize a way of life that I wanted to avoid for a while). At the same time I was not sure if I was ready for something like a hut in... Read More

 

 

What is a “Social Enterprise”? July 13, 2012 Invest2Innovate, United States  In recent years there has been a growing interest in the field of “social entrepreneurship”. As consumers are becoming more conscious of how their dollars are spent, and as social issues which were once on the fringe of society are becoming more mainstream (climate change is one example of this), the idea that businesses can serve a social purpose as much as a financial one is become a more commonly accepted idea. Universities have started offering classes and degrees in social entrepreneurship, organizations supporting social enterprises such as Echoing Green and Ashoka have seen an a surge in applications from social entrepreneurs looking for assistance, and major NGOs and aid organizations including USAID are now growing their efforts in this space. Given this wave of attention, funding, and online advances... Read More

 

 

TURKANA RELIEF EFFORTS- APRIL 2012 July 12, 2012 Common Ground for Africa, Kenya Once again receive greetings from Kenya, East Africa. I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation to all that supported our efforts in Turkana and the team (Dodds, James, Susi, Sheila, Domil, Tristan, Douglas, Kuria, Kelly and Edan) traveling over the rough terrain of Turkana County to reach out to the needy and hungry.Extended periods of drought have plagued Turkana for years, affecting the food supply and economy. According to the World Food Programme, recent rain seasons have helped alleviate food strains in the region, but with an impending La Nina weather pattern approaching, any improvements that have been made may be reversed.Concomitant with food insecurity are high levels of malnutrition. Children, mothers and elderly are particularly susceptible to hunger-related illnesses and even death in Turkana.Staggering... Read More

 

 

True Heroes July 11, 2012 Project Why, India Akeel and Shakeel are two young lads ages 17 and 16. Were they born on the other side of the fence, they would have in swanky schools, have had loads of friends and fun. They would have watched movies in malls, and gone for treats at different places. They would have their own computers, cell phones and tablets and God knows what else. I have lost touched with the ways of the young a long while ago.Look at their smiles. One would be tempted to believe that they lead a carefree and happy life. Far from that.Wait till you hear their story.Shakeel the elder brother is in class XI. A keen student he gets good grades and comes to pwhy regularly. Nothing special one would say. But that is not... Read More

 

 

Senthill Savita in Buea, Cameroon July 11, 2012 Social Development International, Cameroon Dear Friends, Volunteers  and Supporters,We are glad to welcome Savita Senthil, the second Commuinity Health Volunteer within 2 months from USA in Buea , Cameroon.Savita , will be placed in a Clininc, pharmacy for four days a week and on Fridays do community health campaigns in Schools and Churches for the nexst 2 weeks. Welcome Savita Senthill, enjoy your stay and have fun. S. TurayCEO Comment on this story

 

 

CONSTRUCTION OF SCHOOL CLASSROOMS AT LOHUMBO RURAL VILLAGE IN SHINYANGA-TANZANIA, AFRICA. July 11, 2012 TANZANIA YOUTH CULTURAL EXCHANGE NETWORK(TYCEN), Tanzania The community (Lohumbo) is in extremely poverty and Illiterate rate is high that makes it difficult for parents to afford paying for fees in private schools, so their children have to be enrolled in public schools and makes a single class to have more than 55 students as shown in the picture attached to this story. In relation to the community development therefore, quality Education is vital to ensuring a better quality of life for all children. It is the best investment any society can make for the health and well-being of its children, as well as its economic and social progress. Quality education keeps children in school and makes them less vulnerable to exploitation and abuse, as well as improving their chances for survival in life. When girls are educated... Read More

 

 

Liz's blog for the Omprakash Conference - Thoughts on Connecting Communities July 09, 2012 SKIP - Supporting Kids In Peru, Peru Having Managed an NGO (SKIP – Supporting Kids In Peru) for over 3 years now, I am used to the varying responses from people when I tell them what I do for a job. The raised eyebrow stares which tell me they think I am a meddling do-gooder, or awkwardness because it suddenly reminds people about world poverty and they don't know how to feel about it. Sometimes there are overwhelming statements like, 'Wow! You must be really amazing.' At which point I usually look at the ground, unsure of how I'm supposed to respond...I mean I just manage an NGO – for all they know I might be rubbish at it, or totally obnoxious!!So the Omprakash conference was an incredible experience for me, personally, because it was a... Read More

 

 

EduThrive Sponsorship July 09, 2012 Christian Fellowship and Care Foundation, Nigeria  It’s back-to-school time in Nigeria, where the school year runs in three terms: September to December, January to April, and  April to July/August.In many parts of rural communities , school supplies are a luxury that many classrooms go without. Schools struggle with shortage of materials and classes are crowed with one poorly trained teacher for every 40 to 70 students.Kids deserve better than that. They deserve to have access to the school supplies needed to learn. They should be surrounded by good books, convenient supplies, and the materials necessary to conduct projects and experiments. Students who aren't given the necessary school supplies, can become frustrated and have a difficult time in class. For families who can't afford even minimal school fees or the cost of books or uniforms, the chance for... School children with their recieved school materials Two of the kids that received the school materials Kids smiling on their received school materials Smiling kids on their received edu materials Read More

 

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