Volunteer Posts
Real and Meaningful Impact
August 17, 2012
Dr. Kurt Rosentrater from Iowa State University recently volunteered for us in Bangladesh. Upon his return, he shared his thoughts on how this trip impacted him personally: “This type of assignment is very meaningful for me. In my career I have designed many feedmills, and currently have an active research program in feed ingredient processing […]
From Kenya to Arkansas
August 2, 2012
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
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 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 […]
Opening Eyes & Making Connections
July 19, 2012
Winrock staff loved hearing from Mark Bevins as he shared his thoughts on his recent Farmer-to-Farmer volunteer assignment in Nigeria: “Personally, this was a great experience for me. The cultural immersion that took place over the past two weeks has opened my eyes to the situations Nigerian beekeepers and the residents as a whole face […]
4th of July Reflections: Part 2
July 2, 2012
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
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 […]
Generous Hosts in Bangladesh
June 27, 2012
Dr. Dilip Nandwani spent two weeks in Bangladesh, providing training and guidance to 216 smallholder farmers to improve their home gardens. Reflecting on his own personal impact from his time in Bangladesh, he states: “This has been my first visit to Bangladesh. I have thoroughly enjoyed this experience, both professionally and personally. The Bengali people […]
Why Volunteer? Check out this video from Nepal!
June 18, 2012
What is the volunteer experience all about? Watch & listen as two volunteers explain in their own words in this inspiring video: http://youtu.be/9T6A58fVGSY (Thank you to volunteer Jayanika Lawrence who developed the video, and to Tim Blakley and Ann Hazelrigg who are featured!)
“I love this work!”
June 13, 2012
“I love this work. As a professor I do not often get the chance to practice my expertise. These assignments help me fulfill that need. I thoroughly enjoy working with the farmers and hope to keep in touch and continue working with them in some capacity.” –Harvey Pine, Farmer-to-Farmer volunteer, Nigeria [What a great sentiment, […]