Outreach International
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Target demographics: The poorest of the poor - currently in 122 communities in 13 countries throughout the world.
Direct beneficiaries per year: More than 255,000
Someone who had 3 hours of volunteer time could: Assist with a Hunger Challenge; do a CROP walk; host a fundraiser; promote Outreach International to a school, group, church, or camp.
Geographic areas served: Bolivia, Brazil, DR Congo, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Haiti, India, Jamaica, Malawi, Nicaragua, Philippines, South Texas-USA, Zambia
Mission:
Outreach International helps the poor help themselves. Our purpose is to help people overcome the effects of poverty and to develop the capacity to create a new future for themselves and their community. We provide responsible ways for people with charitable hearts to help the poor to a better life.
Results:
Assisted 243,097 people in their fight against poverty. Facilitated 375 community-led projects that saved lives and restored dignity through four major initiatives: thriving children, building community, empowering families and nurturing the environment.
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kape
11/15/12
As Human Development Facilitator in Zambia, assigned to Muchinshi community in particular, and having been part of the groundbreaking work in Muchinshi for the past 11 months, I have interacted with many families whose lives are being changed by the Participatory Human Development Process.
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Lunda kine kinda
11/15/12
As one of the Human Development Facilitator based in Lubumbashi, DR Congo and assigned to the wide community of Kalebuka in the rural Southeast part of the city of Lubumbashi, I have the privilege of seeing first hand people’s lives transformed by the Participatory Human Development Process. You ...
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Jon H.
11/14/12
Outreach International is a unique nonprofit. Rather than being a "handout" organization, it is a "hand up." Outreach's philosophy is one about empowering people and communities to have skills that are self-sustaining, rather than being dependent on others for your livelihood. It is through their...
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