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Say it with us. Sustainable development does not exist without local leadership & ownership over projects. . As our volunteers assist with the grunt work to accomplish the communities’ goals, projects move tremendously fast, as opposed to a typical long wait for construction completion due to limited resources. While volunteers are around for support, all ownership comes from the community themselves and well after the volunteers leave. . Swipe through 👉 to see Doña Socorro and her family, local engineers, and GIVE volunteers work together to complete the construction of this home in just 3 weeks. After this family was displaced from rising sea levels, they waited for 13 months for a new house. Now they have the safety of a stable home to take control of their future. . Tap the link in our bio to join in on sustainably-driven projects abroad. . #givenicaragua #givevolunteers #localleadership #responsiblevolunteering #volunteerabroad #traveldifferently (at Jiquilillo, Chinandega, Nicaragua) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9SdqWHHqL_/?igshid=y4shfz52rtif

Always a classroom full of dynamic learning with our English students! . Cultural exchange is an important piece of learning a language. The opportunity for small group learning with native English speakers brings an additional resource to the local schools of Paslang. Creating an immersive language experience in the classroom has brought English proficiency to a higher level to reach better test scores. . The volunteers join the classroom as teacher assistants. The teachers invite them to facilitate interactive English games, practice pronunciation, do small group work, and learn about one another through conversation. . If you’re interested in assisting our partnering teachers in Nepal, tap the link in bio to join us on a trip this year! . 📷 : @seagsees #givenepal #givevolunteers #responsiblevolunteering #travelwithpurpose #volunteerabroad #teachabroad (at Gorkha, Nepal) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9CspE3nhon/?igshid=1aj8ud2723a93

Building homes & human connections brick by brick! With the Paslang community members, local engineers, and our volunteers working together - all 32 homes have been restored from the earthquake 🙌 . We’re excited to continue building and growing alongside the community this summer. Swipe through 👉 to see the housing projects in the beginning stages of construction in 2018. . #givenepal #givevolunteers #empowerlocalinitiatives #volunteerabroad #responsiblevolunteering #gooverseas #goglobal (at Gorkha, Nepal) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8cnm9onfsL/?igshid=wqoriicoaio2

With the goal of making a sustainable impact abroad, it's essential to pursue a path of development initiated by the community themselves. GIVE's programs are rooted in the practice of Asset Based Community Development. What is that exactly? We're glad you asked! . The theory behind Asset Based Community Development is grounded in the idea that community empowerment happens from the inside out. It ascribes to the belief that communities are strong and full of individuals who are very capable of helping themselves and their fellow community members reach their goals. While the ABCD Model acknowledges that some outside assistance may be necessary at times, permanent positive change will not be achieved without the community taking primary ownership of driving this change. . GIVE guide, @jakewmuniak, was featured as a guest writer on the @gotravelandtalk blog highlighting how Asset Based Community Development. To read how this method has proven to be effective in bringing sustained opportunity in our partnering communities, find the link in our IG story. . 📷 : @danihavel featuring the legend Ay’Phon of our GIVE Laos program . #givelaos #givevolunteers #gotravelandtalk #volunteerabroad #responsiblevolunteering #sustainabledevelopment #communityempowerment #assetbasedcommunitydevelopment (at Ban Sôpchèm, Louangphabang, Laos) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8KiBYTnVG4/?igshid=1mzs5u92hkg3o