Volunteer Posts
Opening Doors For Burmese Coffee Farmers
January 31, 2014
Last month, we had a blog post about Farmer-to-Farmer volunteer Rick Peyser and his assignment working with coffee farmers in Burma (also known as Myanmar). Since then, Rick has not ceased his efforts to raise awareness and share information about his trip, in hopes of opening more doors for Burmese coffee farmers. This week, USA […]
Addressing Critical Problems in Bangladesh
January 16, 2014
Dr. John Woiwode, Fisheries Scientist, chronicles his latest volunteer assignment in Bangladesh “I returned to Bangladesh [as a volunteer] this December to address a critical problem for the country: the exhaustive use of groundwater for fish hatcheries. The hatchery industry has evolved in very concentrated areas of Bangladesh, and their water requirements are massive: a […]
Happy New Year
December 30, 2013
In 2013, Winrock Farmer-to-Farmer volunteers completed 150 assignments, providing training and assistance to more than 8,000 individuals in 12 countries of Africa, Asia, and Latin America. These volunteers have left lasting impressions and invaluable knowledge to help transform agricultural practices, agribusinesses, and livelihoods. In Bangladesh, one host organization notes, “Winrock’s F2F volunteer technical assistance created wider […]
Creating a Ripple in Burma
December 20, 2013
Volunteer Rick Peyser had a wonderfully fruitful and inspiring assignment in Burma (also known as Myanmar) last month with Winrock’s USAID-funded Asia Farmer-to-Farmer Program. Rick describes his trip quite eloquently:
International Volunteer Day
December 5, 2013
Today we celebrate the thousands of Winrock volunteers who have dedicated their expertise, time, and hearts to helping people in need around the world. Volunteers Leanne Wiley and Allyn Lamb, both of whom volunteered with the USAID-funded Farmer-to-Farmer program in Nigeria, share what international volunteering has meant to them:
Why Volunteer Internationally?
December 4, 2013
This week, in honor of International Volunteer Day, we asked some of our volunteers to reflect on the value of volunteering abroad. Today’s blog comes from Kenton Ayers, who has completed five assignments with Winrock’s USAID-funded Farmer-to-Farmer programs in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, and Nigeria.
Giving Tuesday
December 2, 2013
To continue last week’s reflection of thanks, Winrock is participating in Giving Tuesday –which starts tomorrow. Everyone can participate in a few ways: Donate your time as a volunteer. You will gain as much –if not more– than you give! Current opportunities are posted at www.winrock.org/volunteer Make a donation to one of Winrock’s projects via […]
Many Reasons to Give Thanks
November 25, 2013
In honor of this week’s Thanksgiving holiday, Winrock’s Director of Volunteer Technical Assistance, Demetria Arvanitis, shares her thoughts on the spirit of volunteerism and many reasons to give thanks.
Good Teamwork in Liberia
November 15, 2013
Farmer-to-Farmer volunteer Istvan Keri recently returned from a trip to Tappita, Liberia, where he worked with the USAID-funded Liberia SHOPS program and a local farmers’ cooperative to test and introduce low-cost irrigation models for oil palm seedlings and vegetable cultivation. In his photos, below, you can see the beauty of the land and people.
A Positive and Unique Experience
October 30, 2013
Farmer-to-Farmer volunteer Vince Bailey recently returned from his assignment in Bangladesh. He shares his first impressions below: My time volunteering with Winrock in Dhaka, Bangladesh was amazing. The staff at the Winrock office in Dhaka, Bangladesh were so very friendly and hospitable. The office staff always made sure I was comfortable and given necessary means […]