AYUDA's Country Programs each have
a unique design, based on the individual needs of the country in which
we work. The volunteer team collaborates with our international partners
to conduct local outreach projects, youth-led leadership seminars,
family workshops, train-the-trainer courses, and diabetes camps for
children. Volunteers may also participate in camp
exchanges in some cases.
Country Programs
BOLIVIA COUNTRY PROGRAM
January, 2009
Spanish-speaking program
The AYUDA team just concluded this pilot program
and met with huge success! Volunteers train Bolivian adolescents to
become leaders and employ alternative diabetes care strategies, as
well as conduct grassroots outreach projects.
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BELIZE COUNTRY PROGRAM
March 7-21, 2008
English-speaking program
Collaborate with the National Belize Diabetes Educators Organization
to coordinate and implement the first Train the Trainer Diabetes Educator
Course for local nurses and doctors. Help facilitate the formation
of a network and support system between local healthcare professionals
& youth with diabetes. Inquire immediately if interested.
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ECUADOR COUNTRY PROGRAM
July 8-28, 2008
Spanish-speaking program
Travel to Quito in our longest established program
as you collaborate with the Fundación Diabetes Juvenil del
Ecuador (FDJE) to conduct provincial outreach projects and work as
a counselor at Ecuador's national diabetes camp, Campo Amigo.
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** BERMUDA COUNTRY
PROGRAM
The Bermuda Country Program
has been cancelled this year, due to the changing needs of the Bermuda
Diabetes Association. Stay tuned for future programs!
Volunteer
Exchanges
AYUDA utilizes its broad contacts throughout diabetes
communities in Latin America and the US to facilitate diabetes exchanges
for youth leaders between North America and South America. These exchanges
serve two purposes. First, they provide each participant with the
opportunity to learn and experience the methodology taught at other
camps. Second, they empower participants to take a more active role
in their local diabetes community while striving to incorporate the
skills and techniques they learned abroad. It has been AYUDA's experience
that the participants of these exchanges have demonstrated an increased
dedication to improving the lives of local people living with diabetes,
strengthening their national diabetes organizations, and striving
to create tangible change on the international level.
If you are interested in engaging in an exchange
program, please contact the Global Program Director, Merith Basey
, at mbasey@ayudainc.net
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Fundraising
Requirement
Application
Process
First
Time Volunteers
Opportunities
for Returning Volunteers
Volunteer Inquiries:
Kendra Hennig
Director of Volunteer Development
khennig@ayudainc.net
703-600-8209
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