Kidpower Teenpower Fullpower International
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I have worked with this organization for fifteen years and chose to do so because it is truly makes a difference in people's lives. This is an interpersonal safety education organization that helps individuals reduce their risk of emotional, physical and sexual abuse. I began as a volunteer and have helped our Center train more than 28,500 individuals since 1994. This is an organization that values respect amongst its staff and clientele. The staff of this organization work here because they are completely committed and dedicated to its mission and that is extraordinary.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
many student's lives. We have multiple success stories of individuals who have kept themselves safe because of the skills learned in these classes. The program also helps students who have already had victimization occur in their lives.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
help increase funding so that it could be more widely accessible to individuals all over the world. Staff, who work incredibly hard and who are enormously dedicated, would be paid what they are worth with strong benefits.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the effective outcomes of the work and the incredible, dedicated staff and board of directors.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
absolutely extraordinary. They are absolutely dedicated to the mission.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
expand its reach so that all people, everywhere could learn skills to be confident and safe.
Ways to make it better...
we had less funding challenges to achieve or many goals and objectives.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
funding related.
One thing I'd also say is that...
it has been an honor to work with this organization.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
My experience with Kidpower first started with the kids' program. But the immense depth and consistent use of organizational values, the wealth of knowledge, and high impact skills training as well as the overall empowering effect of all its programs just floored me. It convinced me to start a center in Montreal and run all Kidpower programs.
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For over 14 years know, I've worked with women survivors of all kinds of violence. I've been able to witness 1st hand the positive impact the Fullpower program has on the quality of their lives : self-confidence, sense of safety, assertiveness skills,...
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
Kidpower provides children, teens, parents, and other adults with empowering information and skills to not only stay safe but to create healthy boundaries in all our relationships. Without scaring kids in any way, Kidpower workshops help them learn to set boundaries with friends, family members, bullies on the playground, and strangers that keep them from being a target and strengthen all their relationships. All the parents who have participated in these workshops have found it to be very valuable.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Empowering myself and my daughters to practice skills that will not only keep us safe from strangers but to engage with others in the world in a more confident way.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Give them enough money that they could offer their services to everyone for free.
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I really believe in their empowering approach to safety and self-defense.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Knowledgeable, skilled, flexible.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Offer its services to every child, teen, and woman, reducing the number of potential victims, and making our world a safer and better place.
Ways to make it better...
They could afford to offer their services for less money.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
financial.
One thing I'd also say is that...
Support Kidpower!
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
I am an instructor and trainer. Every class I teach strengthens my commitment to everyone's safety and well-being. I appreciate how the Kidpower programs respect individuals and support choices while imparting skills for articulating needs, wants and boundaries in safe and respectful ways. I have witnessed the sense of personal power and strength emerge as students have learned the "emergency-only skills". It is amazing and gratifying to see women, men and children find their voices and use their own power to successfully defend themselves.
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My personal boundaries are much clearer and easier to articulate. My sense of personal power and ability to defend myself are strong as well as realistic. I have enjoyed the support of a terrific community during my personal journey.
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
The first time I saw a Kidpower class I thought "Wow! This is something very unique". I had seen very many workshops for empowering women through self-defense but NOTHING like this! It is not only what is being taught but they way it is being taught that is so well thought through, compassionate and very empowering!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
On the many faces of people praticipating in the workshops.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Make it more available to more people.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the wonderful people involved in the organization and the amazing amount of good these people do with very little funds.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
dedicated, compassionate, powerful and loving indvividuals!
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Do a lot!
Ways to make it better...
Kidpower was able to reach more people alla around the world.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
how to be able to reach more people!
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
I have had the honor of working with many talented and dedicated people to create curriculum, develop services, train instructors, and establish centers around the world. We have reached over 1.2 million people of all ages and abilities, especially children and women in need, with empowering, effective skills for taking charge of their emotional and physical safety. The skills we teach prepare people to use boundaries to build better relationships; advocate effectively for the well-being of themselves and others; and protect themselves and their loved ones from most bullying, molestation, assault, and abduction. Our challenge is to become much more widely known as a valuable resource to use and an important charity to support.
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As a woman who has a lifetime commitment creating social change in a way that is both powerful and respectful, Kidpower has given me the opportunity to put my values into action. I am also personally safer and more confident because of this work.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
find much more funding so that our services can become much more widely available both locally and internationally. I would also have Kidpower become much more widely known.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the connections with wonderful people from all over the world and the opportunity to help so many people have more joyful, safer lives.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
exceptional.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
1. Use technology much more effectively in giving people more access to our work; 2. Reach a million people a year, especially from higher risk areas; 3. Pay our staff more comfortable wages and benefits so that they can afford to do this work long run.
Ways to make it better...
I had known when we started what I do now!
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
funding and visibility.
One thing I'd also say is that...
Please visit our website at www.kidpower.org to see our free on-line Library, sign up for our free e-newsletter,learn about our services, check out our store, and make a donation to support our work!
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
I had heard fabulous things from parents in my community about Kidpower. I took my daughter to a Kidpower Workshop when she was 5 years old and was amazed at the valuable and relevant information! But I was also impressed with how fun, interactive, and the non-feared based ways in which the skills were taught. There was nothing scary about learning how to be safe around people! I realized after that class that both my children needed a Kidpower class - but not just once. They will each attend every year of their lives until adulthood. People safety skills are like water and bike safety skills - they need to be lived and practiced daily. I sincerely believe every child and teen needs and deserves a Kidpower Teenpower class every year.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
How much confidence my daughter has when having to set boundaries with her friends and also with strangers.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
How consistently positive and proactive they are - their workshops as well as their timely and relevant e-newsletters.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Upbeat, positive, helpful and caring.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Change an entire population of children and teens, w hich would change how people relate to one another exponentially. If kids and teens could feel safe, set boundaries and feel empowered in their world - who knows how much could transform on his planet!
Ways to make it better...
My husband had attended so he could have learned what my daughter and I did!
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
How to get the word out to more and more potential clients, schools, families, communities...
One thing I'd also say is that...
If communities and schools were interpersonally progressive they would be doing everything and anything to get Kidpower and Teenpower skills taught to their youth.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2008
KidPower has helped me gain self-confidence and turned my life around when I needed help. I learned many different ways to set boundaries and feel safe, it really changed my life both in my personal and professionnal activities. In fact, it did me so much good that I joined as a volunteer, and have been volunteering with KidPower for +10 years now.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
my life and the lives of children, women, adults, seniors that have attended different workshops. Even as a mom of 2 daughters, we use the skills taught in the workshops and share with friends and family. It really changes lives..
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I could afford not to work..and could work full time instead of part-time volunteering..It is fulfilling and such a great feeling to see the change in others that attend the workshops.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
I think Kidpower is an extraordinary program teaching people safety skills. I hope one day that it becomes part of every school program.
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I first encountered kidpower when looking for a program to help my daughter learn how to be safe in our own neighborhood. I loved how effectively the lessons were taught and learned by the children in the workshop ina non scary yet empowering way.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
be overwhelmed. They do so much, so well. I am delighted to be a part of this organization.
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The respectful manner in which they operate with the public and their own trainees and employees. They are joyful, caring, thorough, and dedicated to their mission.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Thoughtful, skillful, dedicated, and ethical.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
be able to offer the program for free to all schools. Imagine a world where everyone had a chance to learn how to keep clear boundaries and get help when you need it. A world where we all knew how to work together responsibly and safely.
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I was so impressed, I couldn't imagine doing a better job.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
getting people's attention. People are so busy and distracted, but when they have a chance to stop and find out what Kidpower has to offer, they love it.
One thing I'd also say is that...
The Kidpower program is simply wonderful. The great challenge of teaching is to find a way to teach so that the student is able to actually apply the skills, not just know about something. Kidpower succeeds in changing behavior positivley and effectivly
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
This is an absolutely essential program for kids and families. It should be in every school in the country, ... (the world for that matter, as Kidpower is International in scope and practice) This stuff saves kids lives!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
families, schools, and communities that finally have a safe way to address the scary issues surrounding child abuse prevention. It gives parents and kids the techniques to safely discuss all the important issues in this arena.
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
well-trained, sensitive and highly conscious of the emotionally laden landscape they enter with their clients and students.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
lift the plight of victimized girls and women worldwide, by empowering them and the men and boys in their lives to discard the sexual usury that pervades our cultures, societies, politics and economics.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
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