International Development Exchange (IDEX)
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November 29, 2012
IDEX is a great local organization in SF with a global mission. IDEX understands that the global challenges we face need local, home grown solutions and that the relationships with the developing world should be partnerships, not giver/recipient dichotomies. They also do a great job of promoting awareness and fostering discourse in the Bay area.
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Definitely
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Life-changing
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Quite well
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Definitely
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2012
November 29, 2012
I lived and worked in the Mexican state where IDEX has a program helping women and, by extension, their families and communities. It's remarkable how much more impact a thoughtful well-run program has than one that's concerned with boosting numbers and reaching goals that look good to administrators back home. IDEX has superb administration and operation, at all levels, and it shows in the quality and impact of its programs.
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Life-changing
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2011
November 29, 2012
Index fuels dreams!!! Additionally, staff work to provide its community the "know how" and essential resources to support each client/partners project toward success.
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Likely
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A lot
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2009
November 29, 2012
IDEX solves problems through targeting complex problems with solutions grown locally from the ground level. It is this kind of development that promotes the organic growth of regions and builds an economy and social structure that is owned by those who belong to it. Cheers to IDEX!
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A lot
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2012
November 29, 2012
This is a fantastic non-profit which is dedicated to international work for 25 years. The San Francisco based staff is friendly and very engaged in their work. The long term grant recipients are doing phenomenal work throughout six continents. Every time I am meet an IDEX partner or IDEX staff I get re-energized to work for the cause IDEX is dedicated to: women's empowerment, environmental justice, local economic improvement and girls/women's education.
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Life-changing
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2012
November 28, 2012
IDEX is an amazing organization that inspires me to do more, but in a way that is conscious and sustainable.
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Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
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Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
November 28, 2012
IDEX, its grassroots partners, its philanthropic partners, and all its ever growing community are amazing visionary leaders. I believe that IDEX is forging an important new movement for social justice and human rights by valuing the wisdom and leadership of grassroots organizations. I am so proud to be a part of this 27 year old organization that still manages to inspire thousands of people towards the right kind of development!
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Life-changing
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Definitely
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2012
November 28, 2012
A great organization doing amazing things! Great leadership and mission. IDEX rocks:-)
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A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Quite well
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Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
November 27, 2012
In the seven years that I've worked closely with IDEX, I've been continually inspired by its keenness to always learn from grassroots voices what is the most effective way to support social justice around the world. IDEX has a values-based approach in its grantmaking model that prioritizes the relationship between IDEX and its partners to challenge the power dynamics, to support and learn from each other, to strategize together how we can make this world a better place. Beyond mobilizing resources, IDEX facilitates connections and alliance-building between its partners and US allies to strengthen solidarity and foster exchanges of experiences and strategies. IDEX has a critical role to play to influence social justice philanthropy and amplify the experiences of grassroots organizations from the Global South. What an honour to be part of this family. And once you're in the IDEX family, you're there to stay!
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Very Well
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Life-changing
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Definitely
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2012
November 27, 2012
I love IDEX! Vini Bhansali, the E.D., is an exciting, brilliant leader. Both entrepreneurial and prudent, she leads from a place of integrity. The staff and board are so very talented, and I'm a lucky person to get to work with them. I'm also a donor and a past Board member. From what they write to what they say to what they research to what they do globally, IDEX makes sure that marginalized communities and their people are respected, valued, and taken seriously. What do I want for our world? A civil society that replicates IDEX in its persistence for social justice.
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How does this organization compare with others in the same sector?
Very Well
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
Will you recommend this organization to others?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
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