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05 December 2006
International Volunteer Day in Latin America 
Latin America celebrated the International Day of Volunters in different ways according to each country’s culture, interests and possibilities. With great initiative volunteers gathered together to make visible the work of volunteers through several events in different cities. Here are some examples that can offer ideas for future celebrations.   Read article
From: IAVE
More about: Brazil  Colombia  Peru  Venezuela
27 October 2005
'Ser voluntario es alejarse del lujo' by Daizen Oda
Daizen Oda, coordinador del Voluntariado de la ONU en Ecuador, lee un cuento a indígenas de Imbabura en agosto pasado. (De: Compañía Anónima El Universo)
San Pablo es una comunidad de secoyas y cofanes que está a tres horas de Sucumbíos en esos barquitos pequeños a través del río. Ahí llegué en junio del 2000 como uno de los 130 voluntarios de las Naciones Unidas en el Ecuador.  Read article
From: El Universo, Ecuador
More about: Poverty
25 November 2004
Winners of Cities with a Heart award announced 
Bonn, Germany: The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme, the Inter-American Development Bank’s Inter-American Initiative on Social Capital, Ethics and Development and the UN-Habitat will launch “Cities with Heart” on International Volunteer Day, 5 December.  Read article
27 May 2004
Saving the jungle 
Quito: Anna Davidson, a young volunteer from Canada, relates her how living and helping the Amazonians save their rainforest in Ecuador has changed her life.  Read article
29 December 2003
En Esmeraldas el Voluntariado se tornó en Política Municipal 
Quito: El Departamento del Voluntariado Municipal de Esmeraldas funcionará desde enero del 2004 y espera involucrar un mínimo de 500 nuevos voluntarios locales   Read article

 

Related links
Ecuador Volunteer 
A non-profit organization legally recognized by the Government of Ecuador. It claims to be the only organization authorized to select and supply volunteers to third party organizations providing their services in social, community, educational, healthcare and ecological projects/programs throughout Ecuador.  Visit site
World Endeavors 
World Endeavors is a provider of unique international volunteer, internship, and study programs. Our mission is to become a catalyst for positive change in our community and the world through quality international programs.  Visit site
Global Citizens Network  
Global Citizens Network sends short-term teams of volunteers to communities in other cultures where participants immerse themselves in the culture and daily life of the community.  Visit site

Related blog entries
02 December 2005, 17:32
Actividades por día del voluntariado en Ecuador 
Con motivo de celebrarse el próximo lunes el Día Mundial del Voluntariado y los 32 años de vida institucional de la Asociación Coordinadora del Voluntariado del Guayas (Acorvol), las organizaciones que conforman la entidad preparan una diversidad de actos para conmemorar la fecha.  Read entry
From: IVD 2005 Blog
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