Initiatives

The initiatives below are at the heart of Village Volunteers to assist in solving  challenges shared around the world.  The initiatives are able to be implemented anywhere donations and volunteers are available.

Below are suggested donations. However, any amount makes a difference.

Women's Micro Lending and Enterprise Development

Supporting Economic Self-sufficiency and Technical Assistance

Assisting women to start and manage small enterprises.

 $100 helps a woman start or enhance her existing business

Orphan and Vulnerable Children Support

Provide education and support to orphaned and vulnerable children in Kenya, Ghana, India and Nepal.

• $20 provides school supplies for a year
• $25 buys a uniform and shoes
• $550 provides tuition and care for a year

Ceramic Water Filter Project

• Provide clean water with locally made ceramic water filters to a school or orphan home.
•  $20 per filter provides clean drinking water for 10 students per day for  three years

Moringa Tree Project


Your donation buys moringa trees from a student-run village nursery where the youth earn money for school. Moringa tree leaves, pods, seeds and flowers provide a rich source of nutrients, more protein than soybean meal, and  a high quality oil. The tree combats malnutrition and  provides income opportunities.

• $30 buys 30 trees from student-run nurseries and supports scholarships
• $300 provides an oil press for women’s groups to extract seed oil

The Butterfly Project

Provide a college scholarship for a promising young woman committed to serving her rural community through a career in education or nursing.

• $1,320 to educate a young woman for a year
• $3,960 full scholarship (3 years)

Water Hyacinth Sanitary Pad Project


Support women’s social enterprises that make biodegradable sanitary pads from water hyacinth, an invasive species.

• $20 provides 300 pads to allow girls to remain in school for a year
• $4,750 buys a sanitary pad machine

Environmental Youth Action Corps

Train local youth in environmental advocacy to educate their community about human-caused sources of pollution and the effects on public health.

• $20 trains one youth, providing them with training materials and a t-shirt.

Youth Action Mentors

Empower and educate youth about HIV/AIDS prevention, gender equality and healthy lifestyle practices for HIV positive people.

• $30 trains two youth

Feed Villages Sustainable Agriculture

Promote sustainable farming methods and education through training in bio-intensive organic farming methods.

• $30 trains one woman, providing tools and seeds

Kick it With Kenya

Promote public health awareness, leadership and empowerment to rural youth in Kenya through soccer

• $50 supports one player with a uniform and equipment

Volunteer payment or donations may be made via check, money order, PayPal online, or international wire. We recommend using checks or money orders to avoid the transaction fee. The PayPal of 3.7% fee will be deducted from your total amount.

To Donate by Check:

Please make checks payable to Village Volunteers in USD .Include your purpose and email address in the memo line.

Mail to:

Village Volunteers
5100 S. Dawson St., Suite 202
Seattle, WA 98118
USA

To Wire a donation

Please contact kara @villgevolunteers.org ,
or call (206) 577-0515 for our account information.

Estate Planning

When you are planning your estate, consider leaving a legacy to support programs that assist the most vulnerable in society – women and children.  Make a contribution that will dramatically impact lives and be directed towards programs that will support the project of your choice.  If you would like to discuss ideas and options, please call our office at (206) 577-0515.

Remembering Village Volunteers in your will, through a trust, annuity, or life insurance is one of the most meaningful gifts that you can give to support a healthy future for generations to come.  Discuss this with your legal advisor and we are happy to follow through to administer your wishes.

Village Volunteers
5100 South Dawson Ave,  Suite 202
Seattle, WA  98118
Phone:  (206) 577-0515

Giving  Stock 

There are two ways to donate with stock. You can sell your stock and donate the proceeds, or donate the stock itself. By selling your stock first, your gain counts as income and might affect your total taxes. By donating stocks, you don’t recognize any income and you can write off the value at the time the gift is donated. As with all tax related issues, this decision should be made based on the advice of your tax adviser. For tax guidance, you can also visit the IRS website.

If you wish to contribute stock to Village Volunteers, please contact  info@villgevolunteers.org ,
or call (206) 577-0515 for more information.