Watch three Canadians in Ghana as they share skills, support women farmers, and build resilience through One Health.

In Kenya, Gender Advisor Volunteer Madalyn Nielsen sparked conversations on gender roles that helped strengthen farms and communities.

VETS volunteer Elise Tessier brought her epidemiology skills to Cambodia, learning and teaching in a true One Health exchange.

As an Agricultural Advisor in Kenya, Donald helped farmers improve soil and dairy production through simple, sustainable practices.

In Ghana, Guy helped women poultry farmers build co-ops, access markets, and run poultry as businesses—boosting lasting livelihoods.

In Laos, Zainab led gender-responsive, community-led climate action—diverse crops and healthier soils improving livelihoods.

Béatrice built a specialty coffee company—importing, roasting, distributing and shares 25 years of passion and know-how.

Damien shows how international volunteering shares knowledge, builds intercultural understanding, and forges meaningful community ties.

Shima champions women’s voices, urging listening and co-creating with communities stories over stats for real impact.

Farmers like Dorotea increase food security for them and their families.

In Tanzania, Pendo registered her wine business despite gender norms,balancing motherhood and leadership where women’s work is undervalued.

Communications support for the Association of Women Lawyers of Senegal.

In Bolivia, Fanny builds intercultural connections, develops her skills, and helps reduce social inequalities.

Kadidjatou urges humility in international volunteering: listen, learn, be changed, and support community-led change, not replace it.

I chose to be a volunteer because this project allows me to have the right balance between my life as a mother and my professional career.

In Cameroon, Pierre supported Functional Literacy Centers, joining trainers and disabled learners fighting bias to access jobs.

In Guinea, Sophie advanced inclusive education, supporting children with disabilities and building strong ties with staff.

In Togo, Eve boosts inclusive education, training teachers and sharing tools to support students with disabilities.

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Jean Modeste Toe shares how collaboration and knowledge exchange create sustainable projects that transform communities and perspectives.

Sidi Konaté shows how small actions for a healthier environment build climate resilience and shared prosperity in communities.

Gender advocate Tessa Brossard learns from experts and fieldwork, meeting vulnerable groups to grasp social, political and economic issues.

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Eden Sarpong urges Canadians to join volunteer cooperation, an experience that truly changes lives.

Testimonial from Two Oxfam-Québec Volunteers in Ghana

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Empowered by sharing experiences with women farmers, she gained strength, hope, and inspiration for gender equality in agriculture.

Marie-Soleil Sturm-Aubert learned from Tunisian women’s experiences, sharing insights and approaches through meaningful exchanges.

André Tessier shares his expertise abroad and returns enriched by PSSEETAT teamwork and inspiring women processors improving livelihoods.

Volunteering with the Agro-Innov Network – Frédéric’s experience

Volunteering with the Agro-Innov Network – Mylène’s experience

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Capacity building for the PANIAMOR organization in Costa Rica.

Strengthening the capacities of a child care center in Togo.

Oxfam-Québec: Ismary works with six women’s rights organizations in Honduras, supporting them in the management of their human resources.

Oxfam-Québec: Salvador Mendoza shares his experience as a volunteer cooperation worker in communications in Honduras.

YCI's HerStart program accelerates global gender equality, climate action and social entrepreneurship. Learn more at herstart.org.

YCI's HerStart program accelerates global gender equality, climate action and social entrepreneurship. Learn more at herstart.org.

A volunteer for two years in Senegal, Eddy Michel Yao contributed to the success of the Burru Yambi project: ‘The Queens of the Bees,’...

Rachel Vincent has been living in Nicaragua for over ten years and has accumulated just as many years of experience in international...

YCI's HerStart program accelerates global gender equality, climate action and social entrepreneurship. Learn more at herstart.org.

Dany shares how volunteering with WUSC lets him keep taking action for social justice and climate change after retirement.

A Canadian volunteer from Victoria BC, Sara has shown a remarkable commitment to fostering meaningful collaboration and impact