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Seeds for a Better Future
September 18, 2012|volunteer
Volunteer Stella Salvo traveled from Wisconsin to Mali to work with local seed producers, farmers, and researchers to provide training on the development of hybrid seeds which can significantly increase crop yields. This kind of activity is so important in a country that suffers from high incidence of malnutrition, poverty, and drought. Stella’s assignment was […]
Inspiration in El Salvador
August 29, 2012|volunteer
“The assignment in El Salvador offered me a unique opportunity to work closely with indigenous people who share many of the same challenges of the American Indians, Alaska Natives and Pacific Islanders who have been the focus of my professional career. The wonderful spirit of the people I met, their joy in everyday life and […]
From Kenya to Arkansas
August 2, 2012|volunteer
Winrock Farmer-to-Farmer staff Bonface Kaberia came to the US (from Kenya) for a couple of weeks to work at Winrock’s headquarters office in Arkansas. While he was in Arkansas, Bonface had a chance to visit a former volunteer who supported the Partnership for Safe Poultry program that Bonface previously managed in Kenya. He had a […]
Farmer-to-Farmer: First Impressions from a Recent Visit to Nepal
July 30, 2012|volunteer
Mark Sieffert from Winrock’s agriculture unit recently traveled to Nepal to visit Winrock agriculture programs. During his trip, he also met staff and hosts that have worked with Farmer-to-Farmer volunteers. Below, he shares his first impressions of the Farmer-to-Farmer program and how it has worked in Nepal: – When American experts decide to volunteer with […]
Impressionable Bonds
July 25, 2012|volunteer
Volunteer Stephen Veryser returned from his trip to Mali last week and had wonderful words for Winrock’s field team: I had a wonderful experience in Mali on account of all of your support, excellent relationships established the host communities. I was so comfortable in Mali due to the fact that everyone we met and worked […]
4th of July Reflections: Part 2
July 2, 2012|volunteer
Joe Sullivan (who has volunteered six times with Winrock’s Farmer-to-Farmer program) wrote a response so poignant, it deserved its own blog entry. Thank you, Joe, and Happy 4th of July! – There are a couple of sections of President John F. Kennedy’s 1961 inaugural address that mean a lot to me and seem so consistent […]
4th of July Reflections: Part 1
July 2, 2012|volunteer
In honor of the upcoming 4th of July holiday, we cannot help but reflect on the symbolism of this important day. All of us here at Winrock are very proud to support such great American volunteers in their quest to help others and participate in people-to-people exchanges that can forever change who they are as […]
The Give & Take of International Volunteerism
June 8, 2012|volunteer
Volunteering abroad isn’t just an opportunity for Americans to teach others. Nearly all of our volunteers come home having learned or experienced something new themselves. American beekeeper Timothy O’Neal just returned from a volunteer assignment in Ethiopia and had this to share: “Working with the local [African] bees taught me to have a huge amount […]
A Malian’s First Time in the US! – Volunteers host Farmer-to-Farmer staff in several states
May 17, 2012|volunteer
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) […]
From Arkansas to Ethiopia
April 17, 2012|volunteer
Volunteer Richard Underhill traveled to Ethiopia last month, to share his knowledge with Ethiopian beekeepers. He had a great trip, which he recounts on his blog: http://peacebeefarm.blogspot.com/2012_03_01_archive.html Here’s an excerpt from his blog below. Thanks Richard!! It is a long trip from Proctor, Arkansas to Bonga, Ethiopia. It’s 21 hours in the air at six […]