Latest News - Playa turned school house. Burners without Borders create the "Eduplaytional Volunteer Village.
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While our main site is under construction, we have posted a temporary homepage to provide more information and an opportunity to connect!
Background: The Story Behind YARO
YARO, which translates from "child" in the Hausa language of Northern Ghana and stands for Youth Action on Reproductive Order, was formed in Tamale, Ghana, in 1999.
Founded by a collective of local teachers and professionals, YARO was created to address the rising epidemic of HIV/AIDS in local communities through community-led health trainings and school programs. Over 12 years, the mission and programs of YARO have grown organically, as a direct result of community feedback, to involve hundreds of community workers and a program roster that includes: With a dedicated and untiring team of founders, personnel, and volunteers, YARO has blossomed into a strong grassroots organization with the support and guidance of communities in Northern Ghana.
LATEST NEWS: PLAYA DOME TURNED SCHOOL HOUSE!
In the first week of September, the YARO international Volunteer Coordinator,
Jamie Luv, and a team of volunteers will bring a towering 32 food dome to the
Burning Man festival in Black Rock City, Nevada, that will later be transformed into a
much-needed school house in Ghana. As a project manager of the Burners Without Borders,
the "Eduplaytional Volunteer Village" dome will help raise awareness about YARO's
work and help connect people around the world who are looking for ways to make
a difference in the communities that need it the most. More information on the BWB site here:
http://bit.ly/ZiFU8.
STAY IN TOUCH: MAKE A DIFFERENCE
We're thrilled that you've visited our burgeoning website. We have a lot more to share about our groundbreaking work in Ghana, the wide range of volunteer prospects, and our latest community projects. If you'd like to hear more about our work, volunteer opportunities, or ways to donate, please join our mailing list or send us an email to mailinglist@yaroghana.com and we'll be happy to get back to you with a personal reply. Thanks for visiting, and we look forward to connecting with each of you as we grow and nurture the YARO community around the world!
Are you looking for more information about our sister organization Brilliant Futures?
www.brilliant-future.org
While our main site is under construction, we have posted a temporary homepage to provide more information and an opportunity to connect!
Background: The Story Behind YARO
YARO, which translates from "child" in the Hausa language of Northern Ghana and stands for Youth Action on Reproductive Order, was formed in Tamale, Ghana, in 1999.
Founded by a collective of local teachers and professionals, YARO was created to address the rising epidemic of HIV/AIDS in local communities through community-led health trainings and school programs. Over 12 years, the mission and programs of YARO have grown organically, as a direct result of community feedback, to involve hundreds of community workers and a program roster that includes: With a dedicated and untiring team of founders, personnel, and volunteers, YARO has blossomed into a strong grassroots organization with the support and guidance of communities in Northern Ghana.
We're thrilled that you've visited our burgeoning website. We have a lot more to share about our groundbreaking work in Ghana, the wide range of volunteer prospects, and our latest community projects. If you'd like to hear more about our work, volunteer opportunities, or ways to donate, please join our mailing list or send us an email to mailinglist@yaroghana.com and we'll be happy to get back to you with a personal reply. Thanks for visiting, and we look forward to connecting with each of you as we grow and nurture the YARO community around the world!
Are you looking for more information about our sister organization Brilliant Futures?
www.brilliant-future.org