As many of you know, a devastating fire occurred at our orphanage in Romania this past December that damaged several buildings. (You can read about it on our blog and hear more about how you can donate). Thankfully, no one was injured during the blaze, and since then we have been able to raise over [...]

On December 5, we celebrate another kind of holiday. It is one that celebrates all the people around the world who give their time to others and the world through volunteering. Now that is something to celebrate!

This post was written by United Planet team member, Alex Endsley On September 23rd, we celebrated United Planet Day. This annual event is held on the Fall Equinox because it “is the only time of the year when the middle of the sun is positioned above and below horizon—shining on every location on Earth for [...]

Yesterday we celebrated United Planet day. This took place in Boston – in our offices and on the Common – as well as anywhere around the world where we have volunteers working, meeting new people, and helping to bring about UP’s mission of cross-cultural understanding and mutual respect. We had a great day, and hope [...]

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 like small worlds, encompassing many cultures, races, and religions. As featured on CNN, the Cultural Awareness Project (CAP) is a cutting edge educational program designed to celebrate and bridge diverse [...]