Village Volunteers Blog
Village Volunteers Quarterly 2.3
In this issue: Quilts of Love from Dawn Brislawn, Baby Tasur Expected in December, The College of Integrative Medicine Opens in Ghana and more!
An Invitation from Namunyak Maasai Welfare in Kenya
On behalf of Namunyak Maasai Welfare, Emmanuel Tasur conveys gratitude to the volunteers of Village Volunteers.
Village Volunteers’ African Partners: A Celebration
The success of Village Volunteers relies heavily on the success of our partners like Ryvanz-Mia Orphanage, Ghana, and Dago Village, Kenya.
Kenya: Soccer + Education = Empowered Youth
Volunteer at Kick It with Kenya in Dago Village this year, educating participants on public health issues while leading soccer practice and tournament games!
Village Volunteers Quarterly 2.2
In this issue we celebrate Village Volunteers Partnerships, win a trip during It Takes a Village Party, and volunteer for
Kick It with Kenya!
Namunyak Maasai Welfare: Quality Education for All by Alex Salkin
At Namanyuk Maasai Welfare, Emmanuel’s school has already made a great deal of progress during Alex Salkin’s short visit. Three classrooms have been cemented and they’ve begun on the administration office.
Appreciation of the Smallest Things by Alex Salkin
Alex Salkin says it’s sometimes hard to look at what some Kenyan children have to go through every day. But when you see something really appreciated, it’ll touch your heart.
Seattle: You’re Never Too Young to Make a Difference
At
seven years old, Sebastian Pederson and Jacob Ward accrued 35 flashlights and educational software to help support Atorkor School in Ghana.
Kenya: Three Exciting Volunteer Opportunities!
Three new and growing programs empower Kenyan villages. Do your interests lie with volunteering, donating, or fundraising? Be part of a sustainable solution!
Kenya: Sirua Aulo Academy’s New Roof is Complete!
The roof has been completed on three new classrooms as well as an office block at Sirua Aulo Academy in Transmara, Kenya.
Village Volunteers in New Book by Susan Skog
Village Volunteers is one of many organizations featured in Susan Skog’s new book, The Give Back Solution: Create a Better World with Your Time, Talents, and Travel (Whether You Have $10 or $10,000). This book, packed with information on worthwhile organizations...
Kenya: Sister Freda’s Medical Centre: Improving Orphans’ Lives
Michele Fuji and Caroline Cardosi met as Village Volunteers in late August 2008 when they traveled from Seattle to Sister Freda’s Orphanage, a Village Volunteer partner in Kenya. Upon arrival, they found themselves quickly and equally enamored with two children in...
Kenya: Water Project Fully Funded
Village Volunteers has received its final funding to build a ceramic water filter manufacturing plant, Kenya Ceramic Products (KCP) in Western Kenyan.
Pamela Adoyo of Dago Dala Hera Wins People of the Year 2008!
Pamela Adoyo of Dago Dala Hera Wins People of the Year 2008!
100+ Dance at Wassa Thanksgiving Fundraiser
More than 100 danced with enthusiasm on Thanksgiving morning to support village women by raising $2,550 to support a micro credit fund in Atorkor Village, Ghana.
Ellen Degeneres Announces Nicole Kristine Giving Back to Ghana
As Ellen Degeneres announced on Day 4 of her 12 Days of Givaways (2009), jewelry designer Nicole Khristine has teamed with Village Volunteers to support orphan homes in Ghana’s Volta Region. Nicole Khristine will donate 15% of all proceeds sold from their Tribal...
Village Volunteers Quarterly 2.1
In this issue: Kenya Water Filter Project Funded, Sister Freda’s Improves Orphans’ Lives, Wassa Dance Thanksgiving Fund Raiser, Sirua Aulo Academy Roof Complete
Annapurna Mountain Range Greets Sunny Skies by Nicole Wasser
From the chaotic city life of Kathmandu to the agricultural villages that Nepal is dependent on, Nicole Wasser has so much to experience in this small diversified country.
My Second Kenyan Summer by Michele Fuji
Michele Fuji was told that she would fall in love with Kenya before she went and she found that to be very true. This is her second journey back.
People of Ghana, Treasured and Unforgettable by Kim Clune
Kim Clune, with patience and guidance from her new Ganaian family, finds her stride packing tea at the Moringa Tea House and planting seedlings at the EDYM Village nursery.