Volunteer Posts
A Malian’s First Time in the US! – Volunteers host Farmer-to-Farmer staff in several states
May 17, 2012
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) […]
73 Volunteers Receive Presidential Service Award!
May 11, 2012
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 […]
Helping Farmers in El Salvador
May 7, 2012
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 […]
Helping to Feed the World
May 2, 2012
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 […]
From Arkansas to Ethiopia
April 17, 2012
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 […]
The Many Benefits of Volunteering
April 6, 2012
Volunteer Diane Griffin recently returned from her volunteer assignment with Winrock in Mali, coming home inspired and enriched. “This assignment had a huge impact for me personally. As a person of African descent, I have always had a great desire to positive impact the lives of other peoples of African descent. To be able to […]
Unforgettable First Impressions of Bangladesh
March 6, 2012
“Since my arrival in Bangladesh, I was immersed in a kaleidoscope of colors, sounds and new experiences. The Winrock staff have been taking care of every detail to make me feel comfortable and at home. The night of my arrival I lived a unique experience being invited to the celebration of a wedding. By now, […]
Winrock Volunteer Named Chief
March 2, 2012
Friday, February 24, 2012 was like an ordinary day to many, but to Winrock International Nigeria, it was a day of double awards. The Pan African Society for Rural Development Sustenance and Social Protection (PASRUDESS), a local NGO operating in Nigeria, honored Winrock International and the Farmer-to-Farmer volunteer Mr. Kristofer Fricke, in appreciation for their […]
Adventures in Mali – Stories from a Returned Volunteer
February 3, 2012
One of our volunteers recently returned to Mali for his second assignment. Check out his personal blog here to read more about his adventures. (His blog from his last trip had all of us so moved, we had tears in our eyes by the end of it!) Thanks, Kevin!!! We appreciate all of your efforts!
National Day of Service
January 21, 2012
“An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.” ― Martin Luther King Jr. Today is the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, and this weekend marked the National Day of Service. In honor of both, here are some photos […]