Virginia Gildersleeve International Fund
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May 24, 2013
As a member of the Board for the last two years, I have been able to see first hand how the funds we are able to disperse have helped women in countries and communities where they have had little opportunity to use their skills to assist their family financially. These funds have also been used to educate women to take leadership roles in their ommunities on issues related to health and the well being of their children.
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Definitely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
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Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
May 21, 2013
I became aware of this wonderful organization many years ago when one of their spokeswomen told my group about their work and how they help women in creative and positive ways - they are dedicated and inspiring in the work that they do
Susan
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Like to make sure that more people know about the work that it does
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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
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
May 19, 2013
I first became aware of this organization through several friends who are on the board. Although I am not active like they are, I am amazed at how many people have benefited from all over the world. Their micro loans have gone to so many women to so many countries and the long term results coming just from an initial loan are fantastic. This is not money going down the drain. This is start up money for successful long term businesses.
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Definitely
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Definitely
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Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
December 26, 2012
Virginia Gildersleeve helps many women across the globe. I wish to inform others about this organisation as it empowers many women across the globe., and I thank them very much as I am a member of Virginia gildersleeve, and I recommend others to join this very powerful organisation which helps women. I have volunteered my services in Sri Lanka.
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For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Quite well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
May 30, 2012
Absolutely courageous women changing the fate of other women around the world for the better!
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Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
May 17, 2012
The virginis Gilldersleeve International Fund (Vgif) is a powerful force for change in the status of women and children through its activities which have impacted communities and brought smiles to faces, hope and changed lives through its humanitarian activities. It also provides privileged voluntary opportunities of service for those who have a passion for humanity and cannot get a chance to give back to society in their little ways. As a volunteer I came across people who vgif has funded to improve the lives of; street girls, girls in communities where FGM is practised as a cultural activity, widows, orphans and vulnarable children, small businesses and land rights. Through visits to these communities I came across faces of gratitude and love because vgif had revived their shattered dreams after some of their horrifying experiences among them the post election violence victims in Kenya. These women groups found hope and comfort in each other through their activities. I commend vgif for making a difference and being a light in the world with members who have hearts that are willing to serve. They need support in their tireless fundraising efforts to get donations from would be supporters to help them keep community projects running 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?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
May 17, 2012
I am honored to be a Board member of VGIF an organization dedicated to the empowerment of women in under developed countries. This year we will be giving thirty some grants to enable women to support themselves in small vilages in countries like Africa and India. For instance they will be able to purchase goats, a cow or sewing machines which will enable them to be self suporting and to pass on new skills to their children..
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization beyond what is required of board members?
Definitely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
Will you tell others about this organization?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
March 19, 2011
I recently joined VGIF and had the privlege this year of reading grant proposals. This review opportunity gave me a first hand experience of the need for funding to enable opportunities for small groups of women to get a chance to learns skills to enhance their chance for financial independence and to find avenues to sell their products.
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May 15, 2012
The Virginia Gildersleeve International has been in the forefront in giving grants to help people particularly in the grassroots. The organisation also does all in its powers to make sure that the grassroots actually do benefit from the grants. I have had to be involved in contacting people even in war torn areas for the assessment of such projects.
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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
May 15, 2012
As a long-time member of and donator to the Virginia Gildersleeve, I am a strong supporter of their goals to improve Women's lives throughout the world - solutions, not short-term remedies.
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Definitely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
May 15, 2012
The VGiF specializes in giving small grants to women's grassroots organizations in developing nations. The members of the board are hardworking individuals, very devoted to providing aid for women's groups to work on projects which they have designed and which they lead.
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization beyond what is required of board members?
Definitely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
Will you tell others about this organization?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
March 16, 2011
As a board member and committee member over several years, I have seen how the Virginia Gildersleeve is dedicated to improving the lives of women and children around the globe.
Several years ago I traveled to Ecuador with a friend. She introduced me to a group of women doctors who were setting up educational health services and training programs for young women in Quito. They needed funding, and I suggested they apply for a VGIF grant. It was exciting to see that their grant received funding, and these very dedicated doctors were able to carry out the good work they had planned.
I was also able to visit grant recipients and hear their stories in Nepal and India. Watching children studying in a school in Kolkata, which VGIF helped to build, was heartwarming. In Nepal, the Nepalese Women's Association invited us to their meeting place to hear how VGIF grants enabled projects in farflung villages. Meeting grant recipients adds a unique dimension to the reports filed to update VGIF on projects in process.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Meeting and talking with grant recipients in a variety of countries encourages me to help spread the word of the good work of VGIF. Telling others about the projects, and showing slides of some of the projects generates enthusiasm in others to help with the VGIF mission.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Encourage more donor/members! VGIF has members from around the world, but more countries should be represented. Similarly, there are many underserved countries who could learn about the grants available, in order to apply for help in their projects to aid the lives of women and children.
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