International Volunteer Day on December 5th is the United Nations official day on which volunteers around the world are recognized and celebrated for their contributions and dedication.
On 4 December 2009, the Ripples of Difference e-book is my gift to you to celebrate the thousands of volunteers who have given their love, energy, and time to help communities in need around the world.
The Ripples of Difference book is a collection of unique and powerful stories written by volunteers from around the world. From refugee camps in Africa to orphanages in Asia, read about how volunteers are touching the lives of others and making a difference – a ripple of difference.
The Ripples of Difference theme dates back to when I visited a small village in Papua New Guinea. I tossed a stone into a lake and watched the ripples of water get wider and wider and larger and larger. I realised that by myself I could do very little to bring about long term change, but that a multitude of like minded individuals could literally create enough momentum to significantly change the world in which we live.
The book is not just a collection of stories; it is a call to action. Mahatma Gandhi said “You must be the change you wish to see in the world”. So I challenge all of you to stand up and create your own ripple and join the sea of change that brings hope to those in need around the world.
Please sign up now to receive your free copy on December 4: www.ripplesofdifference.org
Colin Salisbury
GVN Founder and President
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