Village Volunteers

Village Volunteers fosters community survival, education and growth in rural villages across Kenya, Ghana, India, Nepal and Beliz. By partnering with community-based programs and volunteers, together we support sustainable and culturally viable solutions, from water filtration to orphan feeding programs.

Kenya: Effective Bottom-Up Development

Published May 27, 2011 | By Village Volunteers

Emmanuel Leina Tasur, coordinator of many projects on the ground in Kenya, speaks about how well Village Volunteer's bottom-up approach to development has supported the Sirua Aulo Academy, a project of Namunyak Maasai Welfare. Continue reading →

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Tagged Emmanuel Tasur, Kenya, Namunyak Maasai Welfare, Sirua Aulo Academy, video |

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Butterfly Project Pays Education Forward

Published May 27, 2011 | By Village Volunteers

Georgina, the young woman in the following video is a Butterfly Project Scholarship recipient. She has completed her education, received her teaching credentials and now teaches at the Suria Aulo Academy built by Namunyak Maasai Welfare and Emmanuel Tasur. Continue reading →

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Tagged Butterfly Project, Emmanuel Tasur, Kenya, Suria Aulo Academy |

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Educate a Girl, Educate a Nation by Jamie Tucker

Published April 27, 2011 | By Village Volunteers

These young Kenyan girls firmly believe in their right to an education and denounce gender discrimination. By sharing their powerful message, they empower themselves and those in attendance too. Continue reading →

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Tagged Educate a Girl, Kenya |

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Community Inclusive Special School: A Sanctuary by Kailey Morin

Published April 9, 2011 | By Village Volunteers

Kailey Morin says that, with the help of Ghana's Community Inclusive Special School (CISS), each student is able to develop their own sense of worth, confidence, and purpose, in a supportive and positive environment. Continue reading →

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Tagged Children, Community Inclusive Special School (CISS), Education, Ghana, Ryvanz-Mia Orphanage |

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The Miracle Tree – A Guide to Cultivating the Moringa by Freddy Sawyer

Published April 9, 2011 | By Village Volunteers

Freddie Sawyer produced this informative video, "The Miracle Tree - A Guide to Cultivating the Moringa," to demonstrate the nutritional value and healthful uses of the Moringa tree in developing nations. Continue reading →

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Tagged Africa, Agriculture/Sustainable Farming, Environmental Youth Action Corps, India, Public Health Awareness |

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Inspiration, Hard Work and Passion by Lindsey Casagrande

Published March 16, 2011 | By Village Volunteers

Village Volunteers granted me a life-changing experience when the program enabled me to travel to Kenya and live amongst some of the most inspiring, hard-working and passionate people I will ever meet Continue reading →

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Tagged Kenya, Village Volunteers Testimonials |

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Thankful for School, Food and Clean Water by Joshua Machinga

Published December 28, 2010 | By Village Volunteers

A note from Joshua Machinga, program director at Common Ground, demonstrates what grassroots partnership is all about. Continue reading →

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Tagged Common Ground for Africa, Joshua Machinga |

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