Village Volunteers Blog
A Life Changing Experience by Devon de Leña
My trip to Kenya in 2007 with Village Volunteers was a life-changing experience.
Fill Your Soul with Wonderful Things by David Karen
I volunteered and it was a trip of a lifetime; Emmanuel Tasur of Namunyak Maasai Welfare (NMW) and his family, the children at the school, the animals of the Maasai Mara!
Planning and Preparation Make the Difference by Sara Richardson
Village Volunteers has it together, and the planning and preparation this organization put into my trip allowed me to have an enjoyable and safe experience.
Kenya: Living Simply and Slowly by Sara Richardson
For six weeks, Sara Richardson lived out of a suitcase and realized that she brought more with her than most Kenyans owned.
To the Experience Architects by Campbell Hall
We will each take away different things from our time in Ghana, but it is safe to say that all of us have been profoundly impacted by the whole experience
Helping in Nepal: A Tenfold Return by John Gebbia
Jon Gebbia says of volunteering in Nepal: Lace up your hiking boots, clear your schedule, and hold on, because the experience will rock your world!
Atorkor: Centre for Training Women and Youth by Peta Hall
Peta Hall has been a volunteer with Village Volunteers for three years, having worked in Kpando and Atorkor, Ghana.
The Lost Girls Go to Kenya
The Lost Girls authors’ lives are changed after visiting Village Volunteers’ Kenya partners, Emmanual and Lillian Tasur of Namunyak Maasai Welfare.
Thank You for My College Education by Julius Sakong Fentra
After graduation, Julius Sakong Fentra said, “With my education, I will return to my community to help treat some of the common diseases.”
Village Volunteers Quarterly 2.4
Welcome to the Village Volunteers Quarterly holiday gift guide! Inside you’ll find ways to give that change lives.
Nepal: Organic Culture and Agriculture by Brian Whitmire
Brian Whitmire says of volunteering in Nepal, “The experience that was pictured in my mind was not nearly as beautiful, rich or memorable as what I had come to encounter.”
Baby Tasur Expected in December!
Lillian and Emmanuel Tasur of Kenya’s Namanyak Maasai Welfare are expecting a child in December!
A Special “It Takes a Village Party!
Executive Director Shana Greene visit Saratoga, New York where her son, Jonathan Greene, and friend, Elizabeth Woodbury Kasius, host an “It Takes a Village Party!” to benefit Village Volunteers.
Kick It with Kenya: A Huge Success!
Kick it with Kenya (KIWK) Soccer conference, Village Volunteers’ partner program, was an overwhelming success in 2009.
Where in the World is Ramesh Nath Sharma?
Ramesh Sharma is the director of the Sustainable Agriculture Development Program (SADP) located in Pokhara, western Nepal.
Kenya: Preparation for Trips Like This by Brett Weiss
Brett Weiss had to reach a point in his life where he was ready and willing to commit himself to making this trip and prepare himself mentally, physically, and emotionally.
Butterfly Project 2009 Recipients Announced!
Recipients of the 2009 Butterfly Scholarships: special East African women chosen for their maturity, motivation, discipline, ability, and commitment.
Children: Imprints on the Heart by Jessica Warner
The orphans at Ryvanz-Mia and all her students have left an imprint on Jessica Warner’s heart forever.
The College of Integrated Medicine Opens in Ghana
Dr. Addae opens the College of Integrative Medical Science (CIMS) in Ghana promoting integration of western allopathic and traditional African herbal medicine.
Quilts of Love from Dawn Brislawn
Dawn Brislawn of Seattle, WA sponsors two attendees of Kenya’s Sirua Aulo Academy and made quilts to show two more students how special they are.