Outreach Asia
April 3, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Mike and Gina Peck really had their work cut out for themselves in 2000 when they founded Outreach Asia, but thanks to a staff that operates solely on volunteers, they are able to donate more than 95% of the money that they raise to fund the basic necessities of life to hundreds in Southeast Asia. That is huge!
Right now, Outreach Asia is using all of its generous donations to provide clean water, upgrading educational services, and providing much needed medical care for the many people in this region affected by leprosy.
They have sponsorships available for children and families on their website, as well as information on all of their ongoing projects throughout
Southeast Asia.
I am constantly amazed and inspired by the people and stories that I come across as I research information for these posts. I have been “introduced” to some really amazing people while compiling some of this information, both by the giving and receiving end of these gifts to humanity. There is a great little story about Mother Theresa on their site about how to end poverty…. but that’s a whole other post in itself!!!
Mike and Gina Peck have done all of the research and have the system in place. You can help them continue their work by donating to the work in Southeast Asia.
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A Letter From My Sister In The Congo
April 1, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Two years ago I decided to sponsor a woman through Woman For Woman International. Their mission is to “provide women survivors of war, civil strife and other conflicts with the tools and resources to move from crises and poverty to stability and self-sufficiency thereby promoting viable civil societies.” In other words, these amazing woman who have overcome being victims of war, rape, loss of loved ones, are sponsored by women like ourselves for $27 a month for vocational training, business training and woman’s rights training to help rebuild their lives.
Here is the original and translated letter from my sister Aline. She is a 26 year old mother of 3 who has also taken in her nephew and niece. (click to enlarge) We have been corresponding for a few months now. I really love the fact that I can chat with her and we are on opposite sides of the world. I feel blessed to have “met” her.
Women for Women work in nine different countries around the world. I chose the Democratic Republic of the Congo because that is where my heart hurts the most. It’s amazing how my $27 that is billed to my credit card, can change a woman’s life and the lives of all of her children.
To me, this is an easy decision.
You want to empower another woman?
Sponsor one.
Woman for Woman International is the perfect place to start!
Watch the video below and you will understand why I believe that this is an amazing cause. We can change our world one woman at a time.
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Trickle UP: Empowering the poorest corners of the world
March 30, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Trickle UP is an organization aimed at leading the poorest people in world toward a life of empowerment, and helping them make their way out of poverty. Trickle UP supports the poor in Latin America and the Carribean, Asia, Africa, and the United States.
Once an entrepreneur has been indentified, Trickle UP extends the seed capital to start or expand a business. The money provided to do this is a grant, NOT a loan. Trickle UP works with the poor to develop a business plan, provide training, and provide the seed capital to be successful!
The typical Trickle UP entrepreneur is a woman under 40 who is responsible for raising children and paying for their schooling. Some of the entreprenuers have a disability or are living with HIV or AIDS. Those selected to receive a grant from Trickle UP (both men and women) are hard-working and resourceful.
Help turn someones dream of being self-sufficient into a reality by donating to this program.
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