Our Spring quarterly newsletter is out! Please check it out for updates on many of our programs, with focus on our newest partners: One Heart World-Wide and Orphan Impact ! http://eepurl.com/wahVj
Today we met with Ben Tsiang, founder of CNEX and Sina.com. Mr. Tsiang's vision of using documentaries to be the window for illuminating Chinese culture is very inspiring. Mr. Tsiang is now running a documentary house called CNEX with...
Thank you for participating in the East Villagers Service Scholar Essay Contest! We really enjoyed reading every one of your essays and viewing each of your art pieces and videos. We were truly inspired by your enthusiasm and passion for...
This is the fourth year the East Villagers Non-Profit Community is offering an opportunity for young service-minded scholars to express their passion for community service through essays and artworks. Winners from Northern California will be...
Who am I and why am I here? “You can talk with someone for years, everyday, and still, it won't mean as much as what you can have when you sit in front of someone, not saying a word, yet you feel that person with your heart, you feel like you have known the person for forev...
This is an update from one of our wonderful Helping Orphans Wordwide, HOW's long time volunteer nurses (Nurse Milly Mazzei) from Australia. She is loving, amazing and has seen many changes since she started volunteering with HOW 3 years ago and the wonderful Dr. Azad who was kind...
Hefler, a charity dedicated to improving the welfare of people across the globe, has created a project that will change the lives of many by providing goats for families. In the Bikaner district of western India, the weather is so dry and hot, that they have suffere...
East Villagers is not some simple internet blog that rants about social justice, it is the future of social outreach and inspiring young people to use social media in order to expand awareness. I personally love how EV works, it provides flexibility for its interns to work but s...
Source: http://www.economist.com/blogs/economist-explains/2013/06/economist-explains-0?fsrc=scn%2Ffb%2Fwl%2Fbl%2Ftr%2Fee%2Fpoverty Poverty. A topic that everyone knows about but still stays unchanged. Sure there are the usual philanthropic actions or events hosted by celebritie...
I leave to go to Lanzhou, Gansu, tomorrow to go to my 2-month intership with the Tfish staff in China. I had only finished a very trying finals week at Stanford yesterday. Most of my time between then and now has been spent packing up my college room and repacking for this upcomi...
Hi, my name is Alvina Zou. I'm an incoming senior at Palo Alto High School. I’ve never had one sport or hobby that really defined me. While others were engrossed in books or constantly on sport teams, I spent my time volunteering. Most of the time you can find ...
Girl Rising is a documentary that tells the story of nine girls who, despite adversities in their lives, overcome them through education, and become guiding figures in their communities. The film is divided into nine parts, one for each girl. This extraordinary group of girls includ...
Hey everyone! Allison here. I'm 16, and I will be a senior at The Harker School this fall where I'm a member of the journalism program, orchestra, and cross country team. With a penchant for an eclectic assortment of music and food, I like to think of myself as a free spirit. ...
So, today has been my first day at East Villagers! I'm really excited to do more as well! Today, I had my interview, and finished making my profile, and responding to other interns' biographies. I started reading my assigned article, but didn't finish, because I stapled papers. ...
Who is Bryant Vergara? That's a question I ask myself everyday and I uncover new answers for the question every moment. I am going to be a senior at Palo Alto High School and cannot wait what this silly thing we call life has in store for me. I enjoy playing every kind of sport, if yo...
This might be long. Hi all, my name's Patricia Tang! I'd prefer to be called Pat, since it's probably shorter and easier to say, but I don't really mind if you don't. I'm an incoming sophomore at Gunn High School. It's kind of odd not to be a freshman anymore: there are no more ...
Hi! I'm Lauren Kam, and I will be a junior this fall. One thing you should definitely know about me is that I have never been to school because... I homeschool! You may be thinking, "Homeschool? What does that mean? Do you stay at home all day with your parents for teachers?" We...
Task A1 From Taiwan, earlier today, or in Pacific Time, yesterday night, I FaceTimed my parents from my laptop to update them on the ongoings of East Villagers from a local 7Eleven where I was able to access wifi. I told them all about the great work that I would be doing, and gave th...
Task A2-A3 So I just finished filling out my profile and writing my biography and such! This was slightly difficult for me because I find it awkward to talk about myself! I definitely do not see myself as very interesting or even mildly creative. However, I'm confident East Vi...
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Wonder what you can do to make a real difference? PAAJAF Foundation in partnership with GlobalGiving and Microsoft, is conducting a September fundraiser campaign from 1 - 30 September ,July 1- 31 and June 12 2013 that relies on the power of you to raise awareness and support for poor kids in Gh...
As a third generation Latina, I have been taught that we have a moral obligation to give back to our communities. My parents set high expectations of service to others and their example coupled with my experiences have helped shaped my character. In high school alone I have performed over 4,800...
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For my 16th birthday, I am volunteering at the Jaguar Rescue center in Puerto Viejo. Prior to, I am collecting supplies that is much needed for the refuge. I have already started receiving donations, but I could always use more! Supplies Needed includes Fleece Blankets Electric Blankets Meyenbe...
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We've sent Halloween treats and homemade cookies to kids in New Jersey and New York areas right after the hurricane. We've sent cleaning supplies, jackets, shoes, scarves, food items to Staten Island & students at downtown New York City. The worst superstorm in 100 years has left the ...
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We have received a total of 6619 items including 5022 letters/cards and 1579 origami cranes from students/teachers in 135 schools/organizations from 16 countries/self governance regions: the US, Canada, China, Haiti, Singapore, Australia, the Netherlands, the UK, Sweden, France, Germany, Russia, ...
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Books for Haiti School Children: Beginning in 2010, NPR Planet Money Team has run a series of programs through its podcast about building a school in Haiti for very poor children. We have been touched by the story and wanted to do something. After contacting the team working on this project, we ...
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Please donate your gently used stuffed animals to young tornado victims at Joplin, Missouri. Thanks to the GenerationOn Make Your Mark grant, we will ship the stuffed animals to the children before Christmas. “There were 7,000 homes destroyed by the disaster. We would like to have something...
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Founded in 2007, Helping Orphans Worldwide (HOW), is a non-profit organization committed to providing hope, health and security to abused, abandoned and neglected children living in deprived areas of the world. Our work has so far taken us to southeast Asia, specifically Vietnam where we currentl...
161 supporters, led by Atha Fong - updated 3 year(s) ago
TECC is a non-profit organization that leads teams of Chinese and American entrepreneurs in developing and implementing social ventures focused on technology and education. TECC believes that a great deal of positive social impact can arise from leveraging a socially conscious and motivated network,
110 supporters, led by Ping Chao 趙修平 - updated 1 year(s) ago
The Ping and Amy Chao Family Foundation was founded in California’s Silicon Valley in 2005 by Ping Chao and his wife Amy Chao. The foundation aims to fund and nurture initiatives improving the health and well-being of children and youth in economically disadvantaged regions throughout the world; p
110 supporters, led by Nancy Nguyen - updated 3 year(s) ago
East Villagers is the only online community dedicated to non-profit organizations, their projects, and volunteers' life-changing stories. Anyone can share their life-changing stories and impact people all around the world. East Villagers allows users to share experiences with friends and
98 supporters, led by Alena Groopman - updated 3 year(s) ago
The Asian Liver Center at Stanford University is the first non-profit organization in the United States that addresses the high incidence of hepatitis B and liver cancer in Asians and Asian Americans. Founded in 1996, the center uses a three-pronged approach towards fighting hepatitis B through outr
97 supporters, led by Alena Groopman - updated 3 year(s) ago
Join the Jade Ribbon Campaign to unite against hepatitis B and liver cancer! The greatest health disparity between Asian Americans and white Americans is the prevalence of chronic hepatitis B infection and the high incidence of liver cancer, 80% of which is caused by chronic hepatitis B infec
92 supporters, led by Jean Yu 趙修琴 - updated 3 year(s) ago
We are nonprofit charitable organization, since 1975 we are operating Chinese School , promoting Chinese Heritage Language , Chinese Cultural Arts and helping new comers. We also involved as a volunteer, donor with Calgary Meals on Wheels and Canadian Red Cross Calgary Chapter.
89 supporters, led by WEI HAN - updated 3 year(s) ago
This organization aims at training outstanding members of the society. Most of us are members of future elite group of Fudan University. We have two status. One is graduate student and another is counselor. We tell our students how to enjoy the life of universtiy and to become good persons, meanwhi
81 supporters, led by Ping Chao 趙修平 - updated 3 year(s) ago
Founded in 1988, Professional & Educational Services International (PESI) is dedicated to international development through educational exchange and professional service in Asia. As a non-profit organization founded by Chinese Americans, we are especially interested in promoting understanding an
77 supporters, led by Alena Groopman - updated 3 year(s) ago
Team HBV is the international coalition of student organizations and volunteers working with the Asian Liver Center to spread awareness about hepatitis B and liver cancer to their schools and communities. Team HBV is the organizational structure that works to promote the Jade Ribbon Campaign.
44 supporters, led by Meredith Bergin - updated 3 year(s) ago
The mission of the SF Hep B Free campaign is to be the first city in the U.S. to test and vaccinate all Asian and Pacific Islanders for hepatitis B. The three campaign goals are to: 1) Create public and health care provider awareness about the importance of testing & vaccinating Asian
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Hillary Brown In Vietnam, working hard for the children to be heard and receive the help they deserve. Great volunteers both local and foreign, life is full of wonderful surprises and joys when we stand together!!
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East Villagers is the only online community dedicated to non-profit organizations, their projects, and volunteers' life-changing stories. Anyone can share their life-changing stories and impact people all around the world. East Villagers allows users to share experiences with friends and family through blogs, images, and videos. Through these first hand experiences, villagers can inspire others to make a difference. Sign up to become a East Villager and join a growing community of people that care about making a difference in East Asia and all around the world.
MMK (More for Migrant Kids)is the specialty project of TECC Shanghai that began in 2005. We seek to improve the educational and career opportunities of migrant children in the city of Shanghai.
The Asian Liver Center at Stanford University is the first non-profit organization in the United States that addresses the high incidence of hepatitis B and liver cancer in Asians and Asian Americans. Founded in 1996, the center uses a three-pronged approach towards fighting hepatitis B through outreach & education, advocacy, and research.
