Volunteer Posts
The Give & Take of International Volunteerism
June 8, 2012
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 […]
Building Confidence in Nigeria
June 5, 2012
Dr. Harvey Pine recently completed a volunteer assignment in Nigeria, where he worked with a private aquaculture enterprise to improve the quality of their fish brood stock. Dr. Pine’s trainees were thrilled to recieve his support. “We have been making too many mistakes and wasting money unnecessarily; thank God for USAID/Winrock Farmer-to-Farmer Program and Dr. […]
Excellent Participation in Nepal
May 30, 2012
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 […]
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, […]