It is also the name of a service organization in the United States that places volunteers in projects mostly in developing countries.

VOA: special.2009.07.27

They also visit the sick and work on building, painting and other restoration projects in the community.

VOA: special.2009.07.27

Congress also approved millions of dollars for government projects in the home states of important congressmen.

VOA: special.2010.05.27

The AMAR Foundation also supports projects in India.

VOA: special.2009.08.27

He says the new Obama war strategy, which also includes a major rehaul of civilian development projects, sounds like a hopeful change from the past.

VOA: standard.2009.06.15