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Excellent Participation in Nepal

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Jen Snow

We love to hear positive feedback from our volunteers and field staff. Here’s the latest update from our most recent volunteer assignment in Nepal:

“We finished the day one training here in Pokhara. Amazing!!! Excellent participation, from policy makers to technicians, from Kathmandu to most remote districts! It’s really beyond my expectations, really nice! Dr Justin [the volunteer] is also happy.”

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                                             Dr. Justin & his captive audience

Posted in Asia, Nepal

A Malian’s First Time in the US! – Volunteers host Farmer-to-Farmer staff in several states

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Jen Snow

Earlier this month, Farmer-to-Farmer (FtF) country director Bara Kassambara came to the US for the very first time. It was enlightening and endearing to experience our world through Bara’s eyes and to hear his observations of everyday life in the States. –I assume this is no different than how Bara (and our other country directors) must feel when staff and volunteers come to his home country. These kind of exchanges are part of what make Farmer-to-Farmer so special.

Bara had a whirlwind trip to five states and Washington, D.C., hosted by former volunteers and Winrock staff. Here are some highlights from Bara’s journals:

April 29 – May 1 (Conway, Arkansas) : Volunteer Douglas Isanhart warmly welcomed me in his family and drove me through the countryside to see many places.

 

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Bara & Doug in Arkansas

May 2 – 6 (Juneau, Alaska) : Mark Stopha, FtF volunteer, welcomed me in his family and also brought me to the sea for a fishing party. For the first time, I could see deer on the seaside and whales in their natural environment. Our attention was to catch some salmon, but instead of that -very amazingly- we caught a 125 pound halibut!!

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Take a look at this fish! A historic catch!

I also had the opportunity to be interviewed on the local radio KTOO to talk about FtF and the security situation in Mali.

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May 7 -9 (New Jersey and New York) : Former Winrock staff Jaimie Bleck hosted me in her family and organized some visits to meet with parents and friends. This gave me the opportunity to talk about my country and also to learn more about American people and culture.

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Bare with Jaime Bleck & family in New Jersey

What caught my attention most during the trip: -the American sense of patriotism, which is visible everywhere; -Americans are all hard-working people and are aware of the benefit of their efforts; -Americans are respectful of laws and regulations; -waste management at every level, whether in individual or public properties.

The trip allowed not only a better understanding of American people in general but also the enhancement of family and cultural ties to ultimately improve volunteer management and FtF program implementation in Mali.

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Everyone was so proud to show Bara around… and as much as he learned while he was here, he also taught us about how to be good hosts in our own country and reminded us of why we should be proud.

Also, didn’t this make you want to go out and experience a new country yourself?

Posted in Volunteer Feedback

73 Volunteers Receive Presidential Service Award!

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Jen Snow

We are honored to work with so many dedicated volunteers! This past year, 73 Winrock volunteers received the Presidential Volunteer Service Award for their time and outstanding service as volunteers! –Two of these volunteers received a gold award for dedicating more than 500 hours in one year; eight volunteers received a silver award for 250 hours of service; and 63 volunteers received a bronze award in recognition of more than 100 hours of volunteer work.

Here are just a few photos of some of these volunteers in action:

Howard Prusack in Nepal

Howard Prusack in Nepal

Anais Triadic in Mali

Anais Triadic in Mali

Kamal Hyder in El Salvador

Kamal Hyder in El Salvador

John Woiwode in Bangladesh

John Woiwode in Bangladesh

David Pearce in Ethiopia

David Pearce in Ethiopia

Thanks so much to each of you for your extraordinary efforts!

Posted in Africa, Asia, Bangladesh, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Mali, Nepal | Tagged giving back, international volunteer, service |

Helping Farmers in El Salvador

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Jen Snow

After recently returning from his volunteer assignment with Winrock’s Farmer to Farmer program in El Salvador, Fernando Diaz states, “It was a great trip, and a wonderful experience!” The cattle farmers he worked with are excited to put what they learned from into practice. One trainee states, “Fernando gave us important information on animal nutrition and hygienic milking practices. He checked our work and approved it so we know we are doing things right!”

Check out some photos from his trip:

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Great work, Fernando! Gracias!

Posted in El Salvador, Latin America | Tagged agriculture education & training, Farmer-to-Farmer

Helping to Feed the World

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Jen Snow

Volunteer William Campbell, who traveled to Bangladesh earlier this year, made an inspiring statement about what his trip meant to him personally:

“I enjoy thinking that perhaps I have helped people be able to feed themselves better than they were able the day before. I have made many new friends and have gained a better understanding of humanity and the challenges of feeding 7 billion people.”

We couldn’t have said it any better, William!

Posted in Asia, Bangladesh, Volunteer Feedback
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