About Village Volunteers
Philosophy and Approach
Village Volunteers works in collaboration with rural
non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to implement sustainable solutions
for community survival, education, and growth. Village Volunteers
partners with self-sacrificing and passionate community leaders
who empower local people, rely on indigenous resources, and build
upon their existing cultural and economic context.
Village Volunteers acknowledges that there
are many innovative villagers who know how to solve their rural
communities' problems, but do not have access to the necessary resources
and support. Rather than hindering village growth by creating a
dependency on the management of Western staff members, the Village
Volunteers model is based on self-empowerment: all village projects
are executed, and managed by locals.
Village Volunteers supports local community efforts by providing
grant writing assistance, developing income generating projects,
and mobilizing the resources of volunteers worldwide. The skills
and mandatory hospitality fees of Village Volunteers' cadre of international
participants directly support sustainable development programs in
their host village.
From the Founder
In an increasingly interconnected world, what happens around the globe
affects us all. The challenge of growing poverty, hunger and disease around
the world can be addressed if we individually recognize our role as a
global citizen, become aware of the issues and take steps to create a more just world for all.
VV promotes self sufficiency in rural villages by partnering with programs to enhance economic and educational opportunities, food security, and health conditions, with respect for the environment and culture. Village Volunteers is dedicated to assisting communities in their quest to achieve a healthy, self sustained life.
This vision of hope is possible with the help of people like you. For more information on how you can help, contact us at info@villagevolunteers.org.
Shana Greene
Founder & Executive Director
