To solve our global problems, we need to find the Cultural Key by David Santulli, United Planet Executive Director As global citizens embarking on another year, we find ourselves face-to-face with many of the same old challenges: global poverty, gender inequality, high child mortality, poor healthcare, environmental degradation — as well profound unrest in Afghanistan, [...]

As consumers, we could have an influence on the horrific use of child labor, curb environmental degradation, and encourage more socially responsible business practices.

This January a new group of long-term Quest participants will head off from their homes in the US and Canada, and spend an extended amount of time – 6 months or a year – living in a foreign country and serving the local community. Something that sets United Planet programs apart is the diversity of [...]

As we reported before, United Planet just donated some money to the Aldea Infantil in Cusco, Peru so they could buy materials to renovate and repair kitchens and living areas. They’ve been nice enough to send some photos of the work in progress. Fun stuff…

Osee Romeo of Cameroon brought a flood of light to a classroom full of 6th graders in Boston, MA on Friday as he presented about his country, culture, and challenges. The kids were captivated, and responded with questions about dance, fishing, and child labor in the African country.