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I was a Professional with expertise in this field & Partnered for fundraising efforts on university campus
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World Neighbors and its WOW (Work of Women) program are amazing. I first learned about World Neighbors in graduate school as a field trip. I was blown away by their focus on serving international populations living in poverty. My passion for World Neighbors stems from how they choose to serve. Rather than sending Americans oversees to "fix" problems, they work with local people to develop culturally appropriate solutions to problems with poverty, child mortality, women's rights, health, etc. They are careful to advocate for change in a manner that does not infringe on culture ... what a group!
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- I've seen the results of this organization in... seeing lives of women changed. Birthing kits (that fit inside match boxes) have helped to reduce death rates among women giving birth.
Ways to make it better!
- If I had to make changes to this organization, I would… provide it with more funding and use it as a model for all international organizations. World Neighbors takes what we know from research about developing culturally sensitive programs and then follows through on it in a successful manner.
I was a Board Member & I am proud to serve on this amazing organization's board of trustees
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I first was introduced to World Neighbors by a former Women's Studies professor at the Univ. of Oklahoma, Betty Harris. I had NO idea that an international development organization that has helped millions become self-sufficient was based in Oklahoma City. Ever since I learned about World Neighbors, I have been spreading news about their good work to everyone I meet. World Neighbors approach to ending hunger, poverty and disease is unique, effective and enduring. Our staff is amazing, the board is professional, committed and engaged and our leader, Melanie MacDonald is an inspiration to us all.
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- I've seen the results of this organization in... Board trustee since 2006 serving on the audit, governance, finance and Work of Women (WOW) committees.
Ways to make it better!
- If I had to make changes to this organization, I would… get the word out to more people about the amazing work that World Neighbors is doing throughout the world. More people need to know and then they will be as compelled as I am to do everything they can to support this great nonprofit.
I was a Volunteer & I volunteer for as much as I can to support this wonderful organization
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Susan Chambers introduced me to World Neighbors several years ago. The work that the staff and volunteers do have improved so many lives. What is most amazing is that money is key but not the most important in this organization. The hands on efforts of so many volunteers to go to needy countries and help with medical needs, farming and just understanding a different way of life is very heart felt.
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- I've seen the results of this organization in... seeing the difference the commitment of so many have on even more people
Ways to make it better!
- If I had to make changes to this organization, I would… encourage even more to be involved
I was a Former staff & I work with World Neighbors in Timor Leste program area
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By the end 2009, the total beneficiaries of World Neighbors programme in Timor Leste was 8,374 people (4,334 men and 4,040 women). There are 128 number of women volunteers (out of a total of 341 volunteers) work as community organizers and lead discussions on issues around health; preparation of nutritious food; processing of food using local produces; growing of herbs for making traditional medicines; sanitation; construction of toilets, small water schemes, community halls, and animal sheds; and other social development activities.
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- I've seen the results of this organization in... Build capacity building for the staff, local NGOs & community
Ways to make it better!
- If I had to make changes to this organization, I would… I would expansion our work in rural area, open advantage to learn & share to inspire more people & streghtening marginal community in the world..
World Neighbors is constantly working to improve the lives of burden communities and it was a pleasure to be a part of this organization!
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- I've seen the results of this organization in... I hosted the “Women and Water” booth for the World Fest International Market and Learning Event and thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience! The presentation allowed many people to learn about the burden of women around the world.
Ways to make it better!
- If I had to make changes to this organization, I would… Update the resources (computers, software, etc.) used by interns in order to allow for more effective organization and communication with international partners.