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Global Innovative Foundation

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Causes: Crime & Law, Domestic Violence, Protection Against Abuse

Mission: To create global awareness for the prevention of crimes; to empower the lives of victims and survivors through education, service, and scholarships.

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45 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

drprestiarnp Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

10/20/2023

This advocacy group protects and supports our most vulnerable populations. Miami-Dade County is still plagued with high numbers of human trafficking and domestic violence. This group of hard-working volunteers dedicate their time to care for our hidden community of individuals that are victims of abuse. Please consider supporting their efforts!

arismorejon Donor

Rating: 5

10/18/2023

This foundation takes steps to assist those in need and are always available with a positive attitude. They are there to protect the vulnerable ones in every sense.

ecarey General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/15/2023

An exceptional foundation. The Global Innovative Foundation really does an amazing job at creating awareness for the prevention of crimes, while empowering the lives of victims and survivors through education and service.

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MAHidalgo2018 Board Member

Rating: 3

10/14/2023

As the Advocacy Director and an original board member of Global Innovative Foundation since its inception in 2019, I am thrilled to share my review of this exceptional organization. It is with great honor that I serve as a volunteer in an organization that is deeply committed to the betterment of the community and dedicated to empowering and assisting victims of domestic violence, gun violence, and human trafficking.

In my role as the VITAS community relations manager, I have had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the incredible impact that Global Innovative Foundation has had on the lives of individuals affected by these pressing issues. The organization's unwavering dedication to creating positive change and providing support to those in need is truly inspiring.

Global Innovative Foundation's commitment to empowering and assisting victims is evident in the comprehensive programs they offer.

As an original board member since its inception, I have been privileged to witness the growth and impact of Global Innovative Foundation over the years. The organization's tireless efforts and unwavering dedication have directly helped numerous individuals in their journey towards healing and empowerment.

At Global Innovative Foundation, we understand that addressing issues like domestic violence, gun violence, and human trafficking requires a collaborative approach. By actively engaging with the community, we foster partnerships, raise awareness, and work together towards creating a safer and more inclusive society.

In conclusion, it is my great honor to serve on a volunteer basis and to witness the positive impact we are making in the lives of individuals. Together, with the support of our community, we can continue to create lasting change and empower those who need it the most.

grisellemarino Board Member

Rating: 5

10/14/2023

As the Deputy Director of Advocacy for Global Innovative Foundation and a board member, joining a few months ago, I am proud to provide this review highlighting the incredible work that the organization is doing. Global Innovative Foundation's commitment to preventing crimes, empowering victims, and creating positive change is truly inspiring.

The mission of Global Innovative Foundation to raise global awareness and provide education, service, and scholarships aligns perfectly with their goal of empowering individuals and improving lives.

Global Innovative Foundation has consistently demonstrated their commitment to helping those in need. By directly assisting 450 individuals through education and symposiums, they have made a tangible difference in the lives of countless people.

Global Innovative Foundation's impact extends beyond borders, as they strive to empower individuals worldwide. By serving diverse geographic areas and instilling confidence in individuals, the organization is actively fostering a global community that stands against crimes and supports victims.

The range of programs offered by Global Innovative Foundation is impressive and covers a wide spectrum of needs. From mental health services and advocacy to scholarships, youth-focused programs, coaching, mentoring, career development, and self-defense classes, they leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of holistic support for victims and survivors.

As we look ahead, I am particularly excited about our Domestic Violence Awareness Walk on Oct. 21 and our Gun Violence Summit on Nov. 4 as they are important opportunities for us to further raise awareness, engage with the community, and work towards preventing these critical issues.

In conclusion, as the Deputy Director of Advocacy for Global Innovative Foundation, I wholeheartedly endorse and commend the organization for their exceptional non-profit work. Their commitment to preventing crimes, empowering individuals, and creating positive change is unmatched. I am honored to be a part of an organization that is making a tangible difference in the lives of victims and survivors. Furthermore, I am looking forward to our upcoming Domestic Violence Awareness Walk and our Gun Violence Summit which will further strengthen our efforts in addressing these pressing issues.

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marie1val Board Member

Rating: 5

10/13/2023

GIF under the leadership of Dr Marie Etienne is making strides in Miami Dade County..This group of dedicated exceptional group of professionals carry the GIF MISSION IN THEIR HEARTS and I am honored to be in that number! Special kudos to our fearless treasurer, Dr. Miller, and our Director of Education Jackie Exceus, who has no problem bringing her children to almost all the events she volunteers for!!!! Congratulations GIF for always going above and beyond the call of duty!!!!! This is a WONDERFUL ORGANIZATION with WONDERFUL PEOPLE ...WATCH OUT FIR GIF!!!!!

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treazuremi General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/13/2023

5/5 - Exceptional dedication to reducing gun violence in Miami and ensuring community safety. This organization is making a significant positive impact on the local community, providing hope and fostering change.

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Madamelovelace Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/13/2023

Very great organization bringing awareness to a great cause. The members are friendly and knowledgeable and their events are top tier. We Are grateful for this great powerful organization.

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silbermd Board Member

Rating: 5

10/02/2023

This is a wonderful nonprofit organization that aims to create a world without violence. One by one they are helping victims of violent crimes move forward in their lives by providing support via scholarships, clothing, and referrals to counseling , as well as conferences.

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Board Member

Rating: 5

09/05/2022

Global Innovative Foundation is a class act. They help people that have been victims of horrific crimes like Human Trafficking. They assist them with all kinds of assistance and even acholarships to continue their studies. This is a Foundation that is out to help people and make sure that the community is a better place to live. They just finished sponsoring and amazing conference in which over 100 kids and adults attended free of charge on our fight against Gun violence. GIF is the real thing!

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1305daily Board Member

Rating: 5

07/19/2023

Good morning leaders thank you. Looking forward to engaging and working alongside our Deputy of Education as well. Thank you Dr. Etienne, Dr. Rachell and Dr. Dorothy and many others alike Dr. Marjorie for your inspiring motivation to have inspired me to keep captive in the work within our community. As a Faculty at FNU- I was lead by Dr. Etienne message during Anti Human Trafficking awareness month at FNU 2020. Her message resonated with me like a calling, I could her loud and clear speaking to the crowd about getting involved. I decided it was time to go back not only as a volunteer but directly finding a way to impact the students directly myself with compassion. Thank you Global Innovative Foundation for this opportunity ✨❤️

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marthawydra Volunteer

Rating: 5

07/19/2023

Beyond amazing! The heart and experience is represented by the members of this foundation.
Helping the victims of horrible crimes to a better tomorrow.
Leading the leaders of our community to build a safer place to live !

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maricrod1 Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

07/19/2023

GLOBAL INNOVATIVE FOUNDATION MAKES IT A POINT TO FOLLOW UP ON THE VICTIMS THEY HELP. IT'S NOT ONLY CONTINUED SUPPORT AND SERVICES,. THEY CARE ABOUT THEIR PROGRESS AND MAKE SURE THE VICTIMS SUCEED IN THE NEW LIFE AND GOALS THEY HAVE SET FOR THEMSELVES. . THAT IS AMAZING! WORKING WITH GLOBAL INNOVATIVE HAS BEEN A PLEASURE. THEY ARE A TRUE EXAMPLE OF WHAT ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY IS ALL ABOUT.

DR. MARI C RODRIGUEZ
PHW AND CONSULTING LLC

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LornaP Board Member

Rating: 5

07/15/2023

GIF is a stellar non profit organization, with an innovative impact on the community. Very empowering and goal oriented on creating a motivated atmosphere of change for the wellness and greatness of all.

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sportspa Board Member

Rating: 5

06/01/2023

Global Innovative Foundation (GIF) is among the best CBO in South Florida, and Globally. Not to exclude, the leadership with all trained experts within the community. GIF is a great non for profit.

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sandraj Board Member

Rating: 5

09/29/2022

Very informative and resourceful live up to mission statement
Create global awareness for the prevention of crimes; to empower the lives of victims and survivors through education, service, and scholarships. We aim to provide awareness and education about Human Trafficking, Domestic Violence, Gun Violence, etc.

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MariCRod General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

09/19/2022

I assisted the gun summit and it was packed with knowledgeable and inpactful speakers.
Loved when presenters and mentors broke into small groups and did workshops with the children and youth. The backpacks given to the children was also a great thought
Over all the work done that day, presenters mentor and subjects addressed was superb. Many children were attended to and saw that help and options are available to them aside the people who truly care for them , their life and their future.

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TeneshaA Board Member

Rating: 5

09/19/2022

Global Innovative Foundation Inc (GIF) is an amazing non-profit organization with such passionate Board members and volunteers. The work of GIF is essential to the community and they have impacted so many lives with their tireless efforts preventing domestic violence & abuse, human trafficking and other violent crimes.

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sunnydays01 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

09/19/2022

This really is a wonderful nonprofit that is passionate about helping human trafficking survivors!

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missevariste General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

09/18/2022

I met Dr. Etienne who was very passionate about human trafficking . It’s such a underrated knowledge to have especially being the fact that she educated me on Miami Dade being the number 1 location in Florida and all the different types of trafficking that can occur. Based on our conversation I believe this non-profit is needed in our community.

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adeca0713 Board Member

Rating: 5

09/18/2022


GIF is an amazing organization helping people get out of human trafficking and other violent domestic abuse situations. Their work has been recognized throughout our community numerous times, which is indicative of the tremendous impact they are creating.

As a survivor of domestic violence and abuse, it was almost a Divine orchestration how I came to know about Global Innovative Foundation. I am now part of the Advisory Board and have been part of many events held by the organization.

If you are thinking about partnering with an organization actually doing the work they say that they are doing, GIF is it!

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Board Member

Rating: 5

10/18/2020

Global Innovative Foundation is an excellent non-profit organization whose mission is “A World Without Violence”, helping victims and survivors of crimes such as human trafficking, physical and mental abuse, and gun violence. As part of their Board of Directors, I have been impressed by the commitment and drive of each of our Directors to partner and help local organizations as well the amount and quality of events that we bring forth during the year, to help as many people as possible.

Yolene Lofton Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

09/17/2022

Global Innovative Foundation, Inc has been extremely instrumental in the community and especially so, in those areas that are highly affected with human trafficking, gun violence and domestic violence. Keep up the great work in serving these vulnerable populations!

J.Joseph General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

09/08/2022

My first experience was at their March Powerhouse & Influence luncheon this year. Their guest speaker's testimonial was so moving that it made me realize how vital the GIF nonprofit organization is to the community. Thanks to Rachel Tourgeman for introducing me to the leaders who help individuals with crime, gun violence, and human trafficking. The Global Innovative Foundation is essential in our communities to bring awareness about these serious topics. I commend this organization for supporting individuals in need of these services.
J. Joseph

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ElenitaS General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

09/05/2022

I have seen how this foundation has helpped people that have been victims of Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence. They desrve to get recognized and given funds to be able to continue their amazing work.

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Tourgeman1 Board Member

Rating: 5

09/05/2022

GIF is a non-profit that has been recognized by so many Community Leaders and Stakeholders for their selfless work in assisting victims of domestic violence, gun violence and human trafficking⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Numerous conferences and zoom educational summits have been orchestrated for the public at large to make them aware of the perils of these crimes and learn invaluable tips of how not to fall prey in the hands of perpetrators of violence. Furthermore, funds have been raised to award victims with scholarships so that they can pursue a career and soar like eagles. I am proud to be a Board Member of such a caring and effective organization!

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Board Member

Rating: 5

10/18/2020

Global Innovative Foundation (GIF) is a cutting-edge foundation dedicated to bringing public awareness on issues that can lead to death. Incidents of domestic violence, gun violence and human trafficking are everyday climbing to unprecedented levels of cases locally, nationally and internationally. GIF ever since its inception has proven to tackle these issues and brought to the forefront of thousands of people via events and virtual platforms. Only by creating bold community awareness on these deadly crimes, will we be able to collectively eradicate these maladies from the map. Global Innovative Foundation is truly an effective vehicle to save lives!

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Doyin Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/30/2021

Global Innovative Foundation stays true to their mission by taking every opportunity to give back to those in need. Their open door policy in assisting persons with resources for them to get back on their feet, become aware and take control of their lives from where they need to be and not where they have journeyed through is truly inspiring. It is rare to find such talented individuals who take all of their wisdom, knowledge and time to freely educate the public, giving persons the know how, and can do perspective. They have truly "counteth the cost" before embarking on the service for vulnerable populations giving them the tools to overcome perceived barriers.

Thank you Dr. Marie Etienne, Dr. Constance Miller, Dr. Malie Marcelin and the Board Members for giving me the opportunity as a Program Director to be part of such an important cause of access and understanding.

-May God continue to bless you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ

Doyinsola Osatohamwen Olatomike Akinsomisoye, M.S, B.S, HTL (ASCP)CM

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Dr. h.c. Rachel Tourgeman Board Member

Rating: 5

10/21/2021

Global Innovative Foundation is making an indelible positive difference in both saving lives and providing invaluable resource support to people that have become victims or survivors of Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking, and Gun Violence. Their superlative team is consistently engaged in providing educational webinars to our diverse communities on the aforementioned crimes. The collective sentiment of this select group of consummate professionals is to bring awareness of the perils of these criminal issues to our multicultural communities. It is our hope that this morally compelling movement will diminish the number of lethalities among our children, youth, and younger adults. We cannot sit idle as a community and watch these crimes continue to grow in our neighborhoods. We must speak out, as one voice and one community, to have these plagues eradicated from our Globe! As Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., said so eloquently, either we tackle burning unjust acts of violence together, or we will cease to exist as a society. At Global Innovative Foundation, we believe that together, we will lessen the number of unjust actions, and consequently, save lives!

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dleveille10 Volunteer

Rating: 5

09/14/2021

Global Innovative Foundation is an organization that is well overdue. This organization brings awareness of human trafficking, domestic and gun violence . They help to fight violence against women and provide all types of support to people in the community. I am happy to support them.

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Rtourgeman Board Member

Rating: 5

09/13/2021

Global Innovative Foundation is always ready to educate the public at large on the perils & warning signs of domestic violence, Human Trafficking and Gun Violence. Consequently, they have orchestrated numerous outstanding zooms dealing with the above-mentioned pertinent topics. They also have raised funds to award victims with scholarships so they can further their studies .

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Gloria R.1 Volunteer

Rating: 5

09/10/2021

They are doing an awesome job in impacting our community in dealing with human trafficking, domestic violence, gun violence and all other forms of violence. They are working tirelessly to make a difference in People's lives and communities are changed as many are being inspired and empowered by their various initiatives. Please support this awesome organization in any way that you can. Keep up the fabulous work GIF.

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Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

10/14/2020

This organization have passion to serve, this organization practice cultural competency, this organization have been working really hard during pandemic to educate and create culture of care and community wellness offering information and resources to victims and survivors of Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking @fonsisllc is a proud sponsor

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Loni P. General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/29/2020

A lot of organizations have great causes but don’t really like to get their hands dirty nor face opposition when representing ‘Hot Button’ topics.
- Gun Violence
- Domestic Abuse
- Human & Child Trafficking

Are all tough and touchy subjects, and can feel as if they’re impossible to eliminate.

This does not deter Global Innovative Foundation. Even without having a budget to fund its members and professionals, they continue to facilitate, establish & provide GROUNDBREAKING resources for our community.
Thumbs up to them and their team!

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QueenDelpha Board Member

Rating: 5

10/20/2020

Global Innovative Foundation (GIF) is an amazing non-profit organization fighting against Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence. Whose mission is “A World Without Violence”, As part of their Board of Directors I have been blessed with the opportunity to work alongside Dr. Marie Etienne and an amazing group of people. Everyone of the board members truly has a heart for people and the community. Support this cause. Visit our site at www.gifoundation.org

Thank you Dr. Marie Etienne for giving me the opportunity to serve.
Pastor Delpha Samuels- Mrs. Florida International 2019

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yolenelofton Board Member

Rating: 5

10/20/2020

As advocates, we play a critical role in improving the safety in the lives of individuals affected by violence related to domestic, sexual violence, human trafficking stalking and more. And Global Innovative Foundation, Inc. certainly has the strategies and advocates, that can help in the prevention of violence in their communities.

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FayolaDelica Board Member

Rating: 5

10/20/2020

I commend the team of Global Innovative Foundation as a nonprofit 501c3 organization that has been in existence for less than two years to be able to accomplish so much. They are doing an awesome job in impacting their local community in dealing with human trafficking, domestic violence, and all other forms of violence. They are working tirelessly to make a difference and that they are doing. People's lives and communities are changed as many are being inspired and empowered by their various initiatives. Please support this awesome organization in any way that you can. Keep up the fabulous work GIF.

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SilentCries Board Member

Rating: 5

10/18/2020

Global Innovative Foundation (GIF) is an amazing non-profit organization fighting against Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence. Joining recently on the board as Director of International Survivor and partnering with Silent Cries, Inc. GIF genuinely and passionately serves the community building a “World Without Violence And Crime." Not only does GIF impacts the community, as a board member and collaborating with Silent Cries, Inc., Global Innovative Foundation demonstrates an organization that believes we are all in this together fighting against Human Traffic, Domestic Violence, and the voice for those who remains in silence.

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Sandra Bonell S. Board Member

Rating: 5

10/17/2020

Global Innovative Foundation is a great nonprofit organization that has helped survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence since its foundation. It also plays a very important role in the community giving out donations and helping the community when needed, informing about the current situation of the pandemic via webinar and raising awareness of human trafficking and domestic violence. This foundation helps victims in our community by empowering them with education and support systems.

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Margareth R. Board Member

Rating: 5

10/14/2020

Global Innovative Foundation, Inc. Motto: "A World Without Violence And Crime"
They are providing resources through education, service, and scholarships.
They aim to provide awareness and education about Human Trafficking, Domestic Violence, Gun Violence, and crime. Visit their site at www.gifoundation.org
I support their cause.
Thank you Dr. Marie Etienne for serving.
Dr. Margareth Reed - The Brandologist
www.womenbreatheagain.com

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ptyson Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/12/2020

Global Innovative Foundation team is passionate about raising awareness of human trafficking and domestic violence. They have made donations to support victims of abuse and have helped to keep the community informed of important information during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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ladytriny Board Member

Rating: 5

10/12/2020

The organization is focused on supporting individuals who are victims of violence.

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mariaperezrn Advisor

Rating: 5

10/11/2020

Global Innovation Foundation is an inspiring and creative organization dedicated to making an impact in the community. They have stayed in the frontlines educating the communities on current topics that impact everyone especially the most vulnerable.

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