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I worked for AWA last summer in villages and towns in South Africa. The experience was encourageing and the organization for the trip and work on the field was 100% complete and ready when needed. In addition people were taught and helped. Not just given something and then left to fend for themselves. No better then before. In the end, AWA equipts - that is why I will continue to be a supporter and volunteer.
The Great!
- I've seen the results of this organization in... seeing people helped.
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... the readiness to equip people.
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... well trained for the purpose of their mission.
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... help ready more people to become self sustaining.
Ways to make it better!
- My experience would have been better if... I had stayed longer.
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... getting financial resources and the distance from the field of work.
I was a Volunteer & My volunteering with AWA has included helping with fundraisers as well as travelling to South Africa for relief work with one of their teams.
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A World Aware has allowed a wide variety of opportunities for my family and me such as travelling to South Africa for relief work. This experience was rewarding and life changing. A World Aware not only works to help those in need, but also works to educate the individuals in communities locally and globally about the opportunities to reach out to others effectively. We were trained and then given the opportunity to pass the information along that we received to others in need. A World Aware provided business training that has been relevant to me in my career as well. I respect the integrity of this organization and know that every penny donated is stretched as far as possible. The dedication, sacrifice and heart this organization has for helping others is remarkable.
The Great!
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... it WOULD.
Ways to make it better!
- One thing I'd also say is that... they need you. It is amazing how just a little help goes so far.
All of my experience with AWA has been excellent. I try to donate money each month, and I am able to get online and see where my money is going. Great communications on the website, and through email. Plenty of pictures as well, (which I like seeing). Year end receipts are always prompt, and their whole mindset is really why I donate to them in the first place. They are all about your sphere of influence, and helping people (not just in other countries but here as well) understand that they CAN make a difference to those struggling around them and around the world.
The Great!
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... change the world. The change they have brought to even the smallest communities they work in spreads like wild fire. To have the ability to magnify that scope, and reach out to that many more places would literally change our world view.
Ways to make it better!
- One thing I'd also say is that... they manage the resources they do have very responsibly. The things they are able to accomplish with the small amount that I have to donate blows my mind continuously.
A superior organization dedicated to helping people thrive on their own. A World Aware, Inc. uses a no nonsense approach to bringing people together to help each other too. By being the example of cooperation they instill an ethic for living that gives confidence to those around them and that not only motivates them, but gives hope too.
Great job.
The Great!
- I've seen the results of this organization in... South Africa and USA
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... a straight forward approach to making a difference in peoples lives, and then helping them pass this information along to others to continue a chain of help.
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... well trained, educated, and caring.
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... increase operations to help more, better, faster.
Ways to make it better!
- My experience would have been better if... I could have stayed longer on the field.
- If I ran this organization, I would... Recruit more volunteers.
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... the continuing need to find serious people who will use the talent they have somewhere.
- One thing I'd also say is that... Keep this organization going. They may be small now, but their growth over the years has been outstanding. They are not as concerned with growth for themselves as they are in just motivating people to do something, anywhere, for someone else.
I was a Volunteer & Train and equip teachers, provide meals for impoverished children, received business training
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I have had different opportunities to work with A World Aware.
One such opportunity was to be trained in small business ownership/management. I was equipped with knowledge on how to start my own business and successfully run it, ways on advertising, and organizational skills necessary to be successful.
Another opportunity was to do volunteer work over in South Africa. During monthly training sessions with fellow team members, I was able to learn about the culture, customs, and geography of where we would be visiting specifically. I was also able to meet with South African people before ever stepping a foot into the country and interact with them regularly. Through this process I learned the South African etiquette, important terms and phrases, as well. We were well prepared for what to expect and what our roles would be with enough time to become a cohesive team as well.
A World Aware was very excellent at estimating the costs for the trip and arranged the travel, where we would stay, and how we would get around. When the airline we had planned on unexpectedly went on strike, AWA handled getting everyone's travel arrangements transferred and everyone arrived timely and safely.
During the actual trip we were able to help impoverished children eat, and to equip local teachers with improved methods of teaching.
At the end we were debriefed regarding the extreme poverty we encountered. This debriefing allowed us to understand the impact we had made and how lives had been changed for the better.
In my experience working with different organizations A World Aware stands apart. Their philosophy is to train the world's poor how to provide for themselves and others. They do not believe in giving handouts; instead they know that everyone has something to bring. Through my experiences working with A World Aware I have seen many people gain confidence when they realized they could not only provide for themselves but also contribute to their community and society.
I would recommend A World Aware to anyone who wants to volunteer and help change lives and the world for the better.
Some children at a creche
The Great!
- I've seen the results of this organization in... gaining business skills, and seeing people gain confidence as they contribute to society.
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... seeing lives improved and communities working together as a result of A World Aware's actions.
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... cheerful, knowledgable, and excited about what they do.
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... change the world.
Ways to make it better!
- My experience would have been better if... I could have spent more time in South Africa.
- If I ran this organization, I would... change how much publicity they receive and help them get more.
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... needing more volunteers and people willing to help financially on the causes.
- One thing I'd also say is that... Another reason they stand out from other organizations is that 100% of their donations is used for equipping the poor.