Global Humanitarian Expeditions

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Global Humanitarian Expeditions (GHE) is a non-profit volunteer service organization that connects volunteers with organizations around the world to provide humanitarian assistance in a variety of global locations: Nicaragua, Guatemala, Ecuador, India, Vietnam, Nepal and the Gulf Coast of the US.

Volunteers work side by side with local people to develop, implement and maintain humanitarian projects which help preserve and facilitate autonomy and improved quality of life for indigenous peoples. Projects range from dental care, to education to community empowerment.

In the past six years of operation, GHE's volunteers have served more then 23,000 children with continuing care. It is the children that make the experience so special! They approach every interaction with joy and gratitude and thrive on the individual attention that they receive from our volunteers.

Recent news about volunteer projects
What volunteers say
New! - Guatemala Project
New! - Partnership with Namlo International to build schools

Recent news about our volunteer projects

In the past six years of operation, GHE’s volunteers have provided more than 23,000 children with continuing care. The donated value of which exceeds three million dollars. It is the children that make the experience so special! They approach every interaction with joy and gratitude and thrive on the individual attention that they receive from our volunteers..

Guatemala Project

Our first dental project in Guatemala was an amazing success thanks to our Guatemalan partners, The Behrhorst Foundation, the hard work of our sister organization, HDRP and a wonderful group of dedicated volunteers. In five short days we treated 316 children and provided $94,670 worth of donated dental care. On days off we had a grand time climbing volcanoes, visiting coffee plantations and taking in local life in the enchanting ancient capital of Antigua.

If you are thinking of joining our project in Guatemala in July 2008, please don’t delay in contacting our office for an application. (See the attached schedule for exact dates).

Volunteer Quote

"I feel fortunate to have been a pioneer…to venture into the outlying villages and treat the children of the Khumbu valley. The experience was exhilarating, unbelievable, challenging, difficult…an opportunity to know myself better, and to feel connected to something greater than myself."
-Barbara Shaffer, Non-Medical Volunteer / Nepal 2002

“[Volunteering at the Dental Camp was] an experience of love, sharing and giving that has given us rewards beyond measure”
-Joy Lippincott, Grapeview, Washington / Non-Medical Volunteer

“Buddha said to his monks, trod the earth for the welfare of others - we came to Nepal and found enchantment with its people”
-Dr. Donald Lippincott, Grapeview, Washington / Volunteer Dentist

"It was the best time of my life"
-Karen Backer, Durango Colorado / Volunteer Hygienist

“Humbling, vital experience - glad to be a part of services and will come again”
-Kim Neu / Volunteer Dental Hygienist / Switzerland

“Planning to start dental hygiene school in the fall, this is the best experience I could have imagined! I plan to return and volunteer again after I complete school and recommend this wonderful experience to anyone with similar goals.”
- Holly Patik / Student - Nepal Volunteer / Cheyenne, Wyoming

“Serving the children of Nepal at this clinic gives me hope that some things are right in the world. I am so thankful for the volunteers and donations which make these efforts possible. Please join us as a dental clinic volunteer overseas.”
- Amy Simper / Non-medical Volunteer / Denver, Colorado

Partnership with Namlo International to build schools

We have joined forces with the Namlo Foundation, a non-profit organization that builds schools in Nepal and Nicaragua. Namlo has an amazing commitment to the communities where they build schools. Once the school in complete, Namlo is committed to working with the community for five years to assist teachers with curriculum, offer adult education classes, help community members identify business opportunities, and teach the community how to manage the school from the ground up.

This commitment helps the community to be self sufficient, instead of relying on charity to sustain their school. Our volunteers will be assisting in the building of new schools, working with the children and working with teachers to help them develop a curriculum and teaching plan for the students. The first project will take place from October 20 - 29, 2007 in Nicaragua. We only have ten spaces on this project, so if you are interested call or e-mail now to secure your space. 2008 project dates for Nepal and Nicaragua are currently being finalized, so be sure to check with our office in the next few weeks for 2008 dates.