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Centre for Development and Population Activities

March 1, 2011

There are now more than 5400 alumni of CEDPA's training and other programs in more than 100 countries (including the US). These alumni are now working at the community and national level to make a profound difference for women and children in their country, and to a person they tell us that they wouldn't be where they are without the leadership training CEDPA provided them. There are, in addition, tens of thousands of adolescent girls and boys who are leading safer and healthier lives as a result of CEDPA's unique BETTER LIFE OPTIONS programs, which have been implemented in Africa and South Asia. In terms of value for money, CEDPA is in a class by itself.

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

I have seen the impact of CEDPA's work through participating in training programs held in DC and in meetings with women leaders around the world. CEDPA is much better known outside the US, where in almost any poorer country you can name, CEDPA is known for its quality leadership training and its commitment to women. In an international environment where women-focused organizations come and go, CEDPA has remarkable and somewhat unique staying power.

Ways to make it better...

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

I would build CEDPA's endowment so that it could reach even more adolescents and women, with less dependence on grant funding.

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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

How did you learn about this organization?

I have known of this organization since its founding 35 years ago.

What is this organization's top short-term priority?

Building its unrestricted reserves so that it can provide more women with leadership training and more adolescents with information and training about healthy life options.

What is its top priority in the long run?

Improving women's health care and economic independence around the world

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2011

MY ROLE:

Board Member & I have worked on CEDPA's Board of Directors for the past 5 years. Previously, I knew of CEDPA as a donor to the organization. I have a life-long commitment to improving the lives and life chance of women in the US and around the world, and CEDPA is my f.

Washington Area Women's Foundation, Inc.

February 28, 2011

WAWF is a wonderful organization! I have served in a variety of volunteer capacities for the past 6 years, and have become increasingly impressed with the organization's vision, reach and impact. As a volunteer, I have been invited to participate in program assessments, site visits, and proposal reviews. This is an organization that knows how to use its volunteers, and an organization that realizes that it will take all of us to make a lasting impact on the lives and life chances of women in the Washington area. Bravo!

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

I have visited a number of WAWF grantees in the course of site visits, and I've heard first hand what being a WAWF grantee has meant. The grantees receive technical assistance and encouragement, and they become part of a larger community of organizations working to improve the economic livelihood of women in our community. The Stepping Stones program in particular is creating wealth and opportunity for thousands of women and girls.