First steps as a volunteer coordinator
byAlthough this has been my first few months as Project Manager for Volunteers Peru, I did not come into the job blind. I have been working with Volunteers Peru from, well, pretty much the beginning….
Inspiration
Charity Navigator – NGOs worth donating to
byImproving global education is extremely important, as it is the underlining factor in almost all of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Global Goals (SDG).
Making an impact – The advantages of supporting smaller NGO’s
byNowadays, NGO’s are providing vital services in many countries and do a lot of good. Brad, who has worked for several NGO’s all over the world, explains the advantages of supporting a smaller NGO and describes the best way for someone to make a true impact in a developing country.
Saying ‘Goodbye’ – Ella Smyth reflecting on her time with ‘Volunteers Peru’
byPacking your bags and saying ‘Goodbye’ is never easy. It makes you think about the time you spent in a place, the things you did, the people you shared your time and life with. If it is our actions that define who we are, we are reminiscing our memories, pondering questions about the past. Having her eyes set on the future, Ella shares some of these thoughts today.
How I opened my eyes to the unequal access to quality education
byIn 2014 Marissa volunteered in Peru and worked in a school for indigenous children. She speaks about the unequal excess to quality education, the waste of time in school periods and about how the education system doesn’t develop critical thinking.
The conflicts of sexism and gender
bySexism is a big problem all over the world. Following international women’s day in March, at Volunteers Peru they have been thinking about gender relations and how they affect women and girls in Peru. What does Sexism mean exactly and what can we do about it?
I Left Everything Behind to Live a More Purposeful Life
byNeil Christiansen left everything behind because he wanted to live a more purposeful life. He had the idea to start a non-profit in which he could exercise creative control from start to finish. Read about his interesting story and how much he gets back from his great adventure called “Give and Surf”.
Top 5 Fruits You Need to Try
bySweet or sour, these fruits are definitely worth to be on your list of deliciousness.
The Importance of Education as a Development Tool
byEducation is our main focus as it is a key to lifting people out of poverty. Education gives people in poverty the skills to not only earn money but also improve their basic daily knowledge. It is a sustainable tool that does not only help someone for one day but rather a lifetime and can be passed down to generations.
Experiences at the Chimpanzee Conservation Center
byYou are interested in volunteering with chimpanzees? The interview with Franny who is a volunteer at the Chimpanzee Conservation Center gives you some great insights.