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United Planet

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About Me

United Planet , "the world's largest cultural exchange", is a leading international, educational, humanitarian, and peace-building 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
With members and volunteers in over 150 countries, we are devoted to fostering cross-cultural understanding and friendship and supporting communities in need.
By promoting social and economic prosperity among cultures we aim to unite the world in a community beyond borders.
United Planet exposes people to a world outside of their own. Everyone has the chance to participate and benefit from United Planet’s cross-cultural, humanitarian, and peace-building programs.
United Planet, through our UP Quest program, supports an enormous network of schools, NGOs, orphanages, hospitals, clinics, community development projects, national parks, and more to provide essential volunteers, conduct special projects, and foster global understanding.
United Planet’s CAP (Cultural Awareness Project) brings multicultural presentations to schools, non-profit groups, associations, and government offices and companies around the world.

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Volunteer abroad with a United Planet Quest in Jordan


The Jordan Quest offers volunteers the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in Jordanian culture and society by living with a host family and participating in a meaningful volunteer service abroad.

Volunteer abroad with a United Planet Quest in Ghana


The purpose of a United Planet volunteer abroad Quest in Ghana is to promote a deeper level of cultural exchange and understanding. That is achieved through meaningful volunteer work at local schools, social activities with Ghanaians, and both free and guided excursions.

Volunteer abroad with a United Planet Quest in Turkey


These unique and culturally fascinating volunteer abroad Quests blend working with children in one of the world's most beautiful and exotic cities, Istanbul, while learning about the incredible culture and people of Turkey.

Volunteer abroad with a United Planet Quest in Peru


United Planet offers several ongoing volunteer abroad Quest opportunities in Peru that allow volunteers to immerse themselves in Peruvian culture. As the birthplace of many ancient empires, many beautiful monuments and traditions remain from those times. Volunteers will live in Cusco, the old Incan capital, enveloped by the Andes Mountains.

Volunteer abroad with a United Planet Quest in Tanzania


Volunteer abroad opportunities in Tanzania include working with local service providers in teaching at schools; care-taking at orphanages/shelters: HIV/AIDS education, and medical volunteering. Most of these opportunities are located in Dar es Salaam, the largest city in Tanzania.

Volunteer abroad with a United Planet Quest in Kenya


The United Planet/ICYE volunteer abroad program started in Kenya in 1989. Volunteer service projects include assisting teachers in rural schools, working with the disabled, with street children, in the health service, on farms and in orphanages. Participants with professional skills like psychology, carpentry, typing, nursing, agriculture or languages are also needed to volunteer abroad and help Kenya.

My Blog

3 months in Peru summed up by Hannah

3 months summed up in a few short lines!!!!!!!!! hahahI can't believe that 3 months has come and gone and while so much happened in between, I feel like I have just had an extended dream. It is a good...
Posted by United Planet on Wed, 02 May 2007 11:11:00 PST

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Posted by United Planet on Tue, 20 Mar 2007 11:52:00 PST

Uncoming shows

  ..  Come and meet United Planet at this coming fairs : - C.O.O.L Idealist National Conference in Chicago : March 22, 2007 to March 25, 2007 - NAFSA Annual Conference in Minneapolis : Ma...
Posted by United Planet on Wed, 14 Mar 2007 09:58:00 PST

Volunteer at home !

                  You can't go abroad but still want to volunteer? Check our CAP program to see how you can help in your own community.Communities are l...
Posted by United Planet on Tue, 13 Mar 2007 09:13:00 PST

New Programs in Morocco, Jordan, and Turkey!

Come join United Planet's exciting new programs in these fascinating countries. Take part in meaningful community service work, while immersing in the local culture and expanding your global horizons....
Posted by United Planet on Sat, 17 Feb 2007 07:07:00 PST

Do you have plans for this coming Summer ?

Volunteer abroad this summer 2007 with and join our group programs Summer 2007 Group Quest offerings: United Planet is proud to offer the following Group Quests for Summer 2007!  Cultur...
Posted by United Planet on Wed, 07 Feb 2007 08:12:00 PST

UP Day Writing & Photo Contest

United Planet Contest UP Day Writing & Photo Contest Enter the 2007 Contest! There will be two winners for the separate categories of the contest: one for the written portion and one for the pho...
Posted by United Planet on Wed, 07 Feb 2007 08:07:00 PST

Double Oscar winner Hilary Swank joins as a United Planet volunteer

Double Oscar winner Hilary Swank joins as a United Planet volunteer In July and August 2006 Ms. Swank went to Palampur in North India with United Planet to volunteer as a teaching assistant and a car...
Posted by United Planet on Wed, 07 Feb 2007 08:05:00 PST

UNITED PLANET TO PARTICIPATE IN BLOOMINGDALES'S MULTI-CHARITY EVENT

UNITED PLANET TO PARTICIPATE IN BLOOMINGDALES'S MULTI-CHARITY EVENT   January 16, Boston, MA - United Planet will participating in Bloomingdale's multi-charity event, "The Shopping Benefit", on ...
Posted by United Planet on Wed, 07 Feb 2007 08:04:00 PST