I have traveled with Global Autism since 2019 to Ecuador, Kenya, and India. The work that the organization allows you be apart of is not only life changing for the people we serve, it is life changing for you. I look forward to traveling with them in 2025.
Another amazing year supporting Global Autism Project! This year I was able to attend the first-annual Latin America Autism Summit in Lima, Peru. This event was co-hosted with Centro Enigma (Ecuador) and Centro Ann Sullivan del Peru and was a wonderful event bringing together professionals, parents, and self-advocates from around Latin America for a few days of learning and sharing.
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This year I had the pleasure of attending Global Autism Project's Leadership Summit in Ecuador. I cannot express how amazing this experience was. It was hosted at Centro Enigma, a partner site working with Global Autism Project. Throughout the week, professionals from the USA/Canada were able to collaborate with the staff at Centro Enigma to work on professional and personal development. It was a wonderful week filled with learning, sharing, and creating possibilities for the future. Being able to collaborate with others doing this work in a different part of the world was a very unique experience and taught me that though we may live in different places, and speak different languages, we are all having similar experiences in this field. I left this week feeling more confident in my abilities as a leader and an educator, as well as having come away with new relationships!
The Global Autism Project is an inspiration just as a concept of providing resources on autism and services around the world where they are limited. Volunteering on a team, life changing. I met amazing people both on my team and partner site that will be life long friends. I learned from them, rediscovered my passion for this field and commitment to make a difference. I will continue working with this organization in the future.
The Global Autism Project focuses on helping people around the world while also helping their team members. They are an amazing organization that uses the “do with, not for” state of mind to work on sustainability with their partners. They not only change the lives of their partners, but they also change the lives of their team members!
It’s has been an amazing experience, I love what they do and I am incredibly grateful with Global Autism Project for letting me be part of this amazing team.
I have been apart of this organization since 2018/2019…. I wouldn’t have stuck around if it wasn’t incredible. The values, the mission, the employees, the volunteers, the partner sites are all 100% ginuine and authentic. Everyone is human and people make mistakes. No one is perfect. But i have never been more proud to say I’m apart of an organization.
I volunteered with Global Autism Project on a trip to Rwanda. By collaborating with a local school’s special education department, we were able to provide some tools to help make their program more sustainable. In addition, we participated in parent education trainings and public outreach events which were truly milestones for autism treatment in this region!
Global Autism Project is a nuerodiverse entity which allows for all to co-create, teach, inspire, and grow.
The global autism project is a thoughtful caring and sustainable nonprofit. I have had a phenomenal experience working with them and look forward to continued involvement in the future.
Global Autism Project is a phenomenal nonprofit that brings people together for mutual support all over the world. It is filled with opportunities for personal and professional development, collaboration, and sustainable impact. I could not have dreamed of a more beautiful experience than what I was able to share with this nonprofit.
I can truly say the Global Autism Project is the best nonprofit I have worked with. As a SkillCorps volunteer, I have seen the incredible work that is done WITH partners and not FOR them. It is a privilege to take part in the positive impact this organization being made across the world.
GAP is an ever-evolving entity that is constantly thinking of ways to help underserved populations. The work they do is incredibly impactful not only for those they serve but for the volunteers as well. They continue to be open-minded and knowledgable about areas that need advocacy. They are truly the epitome of collaboration and leadership!
Global Autism Project does amazing work with autism service providers around the world. From On the ground trainings to virtual support, the Global Autism Project connects professionals in the field if autism education in a sustainable, culturally relevant manner!
I am a volunteer with Global Autism Project! The work we do at Global Autism Project (GAP) is life-changing and beyond impactful. Even in the midst of a global pandemic, GAP is making a meaningful and profound impact on others, across the globe!
The Global Autism Project is an incredible organization in support of acceptance, education, and increasing access to services for people impacted by autism around the world. The organization is forward thinking and responsive to the needs of our partners. The Global Autism Project is an amazing organization, filled with passionate, giving, and caring people.
A truly special organization supporting meaningful/sustainable change for those impacted by autism around the world!
Traveling to India with Skillcorps was an experience I will always remember. It helped to shape my world view by teaching me how to collaborate with cultures that differ from my own, and by showing me that while our cultures vary, we still have so much in common. We all want our so deserving children to reach their full potential and it was an absolute privilege to work towards that goal with my team and the school we partnered with.
Now with the pandemic, we have the opportunity to come together once again through the Covid-19 Relief Fund and assure that our partner schools remain open to continue providing therapeutic services for families. Truly an amazing philanthropic organization that upholds values of sustainability and collaboration.
The opportunity to volunteer with the Global Autism Project has forever changed my life. The friendships made will last a lifetime not to mention the clinical skills gained from this experience. Skills that translate to all aspects of my life. This will always be my top organization.
I am so blessed that I got to travel on two SkillCorps Trips in 2014 and 2016 to Peru and The Dominican Republic. I look forward to being able to resume traveling once The Global Autism Project Office reopens.
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I started volunteering at The Global Autism Project in 2010 and have enjoyed working as the database and spreadsheets manager. I am an adult with autism who works at the Project and feels that this gives me a learning experience of what it is like in a professional workplace. I am lucky that I get to travel with The Global Autism Project to increase autism awareness. I have always enjoyed meeting people who work with The Global Autism Project because they work efficiently with me and are kind and patient.
I was able to learn and experience so much through the partner site I visited. The collaboration between partners and teams is phenomenal and I love how the focus is always on what the partners need.
The Skillscorps experience changed my life and my perception about really helping others. The idea of "Do With; Not For" had a huge impact on the way I practice professionally and how I interact with clients generally since my trip to India in 2019. The Global Autism Project's model of sustainability ensures that every donation has a lasting impact and leaves centers around the world empowered to help their clientele. An absolute must experience for anyone in this field!
Lisa Levy, Montreal, Québec, Canada
I was fortunate enough to travel with this amazing organization to the Netherlands in October of 2019 and it has permanently made an impact on how I view sustainable work and global education. I was challenged to step out of my comfort zone professionally and personally by completing fund raising campaigns and by travelling out of the country with people that I just met. I was challenged to be more present and mindful, to think about problem solving in new and different ways, and to be flexible and open to change.
Do with not for is the Global Autism Project's mission. Teaching communities to support themselves sustainably instead of relying on others is the goal. Working with our partner schools to teach their communities sustainable goals and end the global stigma surrounding autism is crucial for growth.
If you crave to make a difference in today's world, love meeting new people, and are up for some adventure this is the nonprofit for you!
Mickaboo's mission is to rescue any bird: abandoned or sick. They also go above and beyond to help people find lost birds and assist in returning them to their homes. They work hard to educate the public about burden care and adoption versus purchasing from breeders and pet stores which is crucial to their mission of finding every bird a home.
I began volunteering with the organization in 2016. I have traveled 6 times to their partnership sites in the Dominican Republic (3x at 2 different centers), the Netherlands (2x), and the Czech Republic. While the purpose of this organization is to help others around the world by disseminating ABA, I have gained as much as I have given. By that, I mean that I have seen a marked improvement in myself in the following ways: clinical skills, programming, leadership, and communication with clients and their families. I highly recommend this organization to anyone interested in sustainable practices and the dissemination of ABA.
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I’ve volunteered with the Global Autism project three times. This is a fantastic organization that creates sustainable change throughout the world. By focusing services towards training clinicians and engaging in community outreach, the Global Autism Project is able to improve the educational services for individuals with autism for years to come. This experience has helped me grow personally and professionally. With each trip, I feel as if I learned more about my field in 2 weeks than in a year back home. At first it became an annual trip that renewed my spirt and reaffirmed my commitment to the field. Now I am traveling twice a year and feel fantastic!
Global Autism Project has a clear and sustainable vision. It’s goal is to empower teachers and staff around that world that work with kids with autism. I traveled with Skillcorps twice and both times I grew as a person and felt so amazing to have been able to volunteer my time!
Global Autism Project has challenged me to support my passion for dissemination of ABA and sustainability with meaningful action.
Changing the world one partner site at a time! Everyone at this organization and each of their volunteers are committed to respecting the dignity and autonomy of their partners and ensuring they “do with, not for”. Volunteering here was a challenging and life-changing experience.
I travelled as a Skillcorps member with Global Autism Project in July of 2019. This organization has continued to work towards curating meaningful trainings for partner sites around the world, and increasing cultural competence for current providers for individuals with autism. I had a great experience in Kenya and truly feel this organization’s commitment to sustainable support for ABA centers around the world has allowed this organization’s partnerships to be so successful!
Digs deep into sustainability and collaborating with the autism professionals that WANT help. Wonderful experience.
This organization changed my outlook on the world and made me a better person and clinician. I am forever grateful to be a part of this mission.
I joined the Global Autism Project to help make a difference. What I didn't know was that I would be joining a movement of change-makers working to create sustainable change in the world. I wasn’t aware of the magnitude of dedication and skill already existing at our partner sites. The Global Autism Project works to empower the local experts and always strives to maintain a sustainable model. Becoming involved has changed my life!
I traveled with Global Autism Project this summer, to Nanjing China. Not only was the experience transformative, affirming, and restorative for myself and my career, I was blown away by the organization's commitment to its message. The GAP truly practices sustainability in its interventions, fully committing to raising up the service providers it partners with in countries across the globe - doing with, not for!
#DoWithNotFor
Global Autism Project’s model of sustainable staff consultation abroad is setting the standard of how international volunteer work should be always.
SkillCorps helped me learn more about Autism on a global scale and made we want to continue to raise awareness about #DoWithNotFor
I traveled with the Global Autism Project in 2019 to Kenya and had a wonderful experience! This is an organization that has its values in the right place. There is a tremendous focus on working "with not for" partner sites and on creating sustainable change driven primarily from the people at the partner site. I am excited to continue to be a part of this incredible organization!
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I traveled with Global Autism Project in 2014 and am traveling again next summer! When I went to Peru we worked with a center there and provided staff training and support across a two week period. Unlike other organizations which do work for their partners, we worked with the center in Peru and asked the staff to tell us about what they needed support around. We then provided training in those areas. We also did outreach to parents and families to help build awareness and inclusion for people with Autism. I can’t say enough about the incredible work this organization does to empower local communities and create sustainable change. I highly recommend traveling, volunteering, and supporting this organization!
Many years ago I had a dream to bring skilled professionals to communities that needed to build their ability to support those with special needs and find a sustainable way to help the local people expand their capacity to spread awareness, acceptance and quality educational opportunities. I found the Global Autism Project less than a year ago and they are making that dream a reality. Beyond that, my experience with this amazing group of people has helped me to grow as an individual and a professional in more ways than I could have imagined in such a short time. They have become a family of like-minded individuals who support each other and all of their partners around the world to continue to grow and develop.
I have had an amazing experience with the global autism project!!! This past July I traveled with them to Nanchang China to train teachers of students with autism For two weeks. This was the first volunteer trip I had ever been on because I was wary of other organizations that do not provide sustainable community driven support. This organization is going about helping with a “teach a man to fish” philosophy, Truly bettering each community that it supports.
I have volunteered with Global Autism Project and enjoyed seeing the change they are facilating with people around the world! Their mission of sustainable change end empowering locals to build the systems that they know their community needs is effectively changing the lives of people affected by autism and developmental disabilities around the world.
I first traveled with Global Autism Project in June of 2016 and have now traveled on 4 trips and have more in the works. Their focus on sustainability and empowerment of local communities is so incredibly powerful.
I had such an amazing experience with the Global Autism Project. I have meet so many great people and they do amazing work around the world. I'm grateful to have worked and continue to work with the Global Autism Project.
I traveled with the Global Autism Project as a member of Skillcorps in July 2018 to a partner site in Uganda. This organization is built on strong values that promote collaboration, on-going support, and sustainable evidence-based practices for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities around the world. I recently attended leadership academy, which is just one professional development offered to vision and mission oriented professionals among many others, and couldn't feel more prepared as a leader. I highly recommend getting involved to create a world where all children have the opportunity to reach their full potential!
I’ve worked at the Global Autism Project since June of 2018, and I don’t think I’ve worked for an organization that understands what life with autism really is all about. As one of their autistic workers myself, I couldn’t have been more pleasantly surprised to be around people who genuinely do recognize that high-functioning autistic people like me have 99 problems and autism is just one. Thus, I’ve worked towards creating a self-advocacy training course for autistic people around the world. I am also working on a book called The Writer’s Guide to Autism.
I traveled with the organization to India in February 2018. I am blown away by their ability to create sustainable change for children with disabilities around the world. The experience is one I will never forget. I recently attended their leadership academy and am so excited to stay involved with the project. The trip and the organization continues to have an amazing impact on my life professionally and personally.
The Global Autism Project Is providing unique opportunities for individuals around the world to recieve sustainable training and help their community of people with autism reach their highest potiential! The organization continues to grow because WE believe everyone deserves a chance to be their best selves!
If you ever have doubts of the goodness of people, you need to travel and get to know this amazing non-profit. Passionate people, actual changes, and good hearts. Global autism project has a special place in my heart.
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I always wanted to travel the world and create meaningful changes using the skills i learned and the science i love, Global Autism Project gave me exactly that! as i traveled with them to Nairobi, Kenya last august.
Being an international student living in a foreign country, i am very particular and careful when dealing with people from different backgrounds and cultures. i don't ever want to impose my views, ideas and what i "think is right" to those who do not share mine. Thankfully, this organization shares that and i felt it first hand. we did not go there with a plan to duplicate a pre-selected model. Instead, we observed and worked with what is there already to improve it. it was challenging, exciting, rewarding and a great learning process for everyone involved.
From my short experience with this organization, i can confidently say that creating a sustainable change is possible and is very much beautiful to see! Thank you Global Autism Project for the coolest, most rewarding, adventurous trip so far!
I traveled to Indonesia with the Global Autism Project in July 2017, and the experience was nothing short of incredible. I worked closely with other professionals and with the amazing women who work at the center in Jakarta. This organization works tirelessly to educate the world and improve the lives of individuals with autism everywhere! Sustainable practice ensures that the work this organization does throughout the world is maintained and carried on with Independence in partner sites. It has been a privilege volunteering , and I am looking forward to my next trip with the Global Autism Project.
I had such an amazing experience with the Global Autism Project. Collaborating with autism professionals worldwide through my trip to Nicaragua was incredible and was beneficial to all partners involved! I highly recommend getting involved in this organization!
My journey with global autism project began October of 2015. Since then I have been to three different countries, met people that have become concrete parts of my life, experienced soul changing events and strive to see the success and importance of this work spread everywhere. It is so important and since being apart of this organisation my life has truly been impacted in the best way!
After spending time in Kenya collaborating with other skillcorps members and the staff at Kaizora I have returned thrilled to be planning my second trip with Global Autism Project! The way they help disseminate ABA world wide and empower those who are spreading autism acceptance within their country is amazing. There is no way that I can see myself stepping away from an organization that is doing so much great things globally.
My trip to Kenya with the Global Autism Project was a life changing experience. The dedicated volunteers and staff of Global Autism Project are doing amazing work all around the globe. I am proud to be a member of their extended family!
I traveled to Kenya this past year with the Global Autism Project and was forever changed!
The work and energy that goes in to create and promote autism awareness around the world is truly incredible. Not only are we able to spread the word, we're able to create sustainable change that influences the lives of many. So fortunate to be apart of an organization doing so much good for communities around the world!
The Global Autism Project has their heart in the right place. They are doing really great work with the help of a huge volunteer base which is comprised of highly skilled professionals and people who have the same idea. Their focus is their client and the different needs they may have. I am a donor and volunteer and happy to be. The great thing is you don't have to travel to be a supporter. There are many roles you can play to be involved. Join the movement for better opportunities for all - in your own way!
I travelled with the Global Autism Project to Indonesia and have donated to many charities in the past. The Global Autism Project stands out from all of these in one major aspect: their aim towards sustainability and how it's all about helping the partner site reach independence. Partners are taught the tools and procedures so they can then have unlimited impact on local services. Volunteering with the Global Autism Project is also an enlightening experience for anyone who wants to collaborate with other, diverse professionals towards a common goal - helping the autism community globally!
I traveled to India with this organization and I learned more about myself both personally and professionally than I ever thought I would. It was an amazing experience. The trip leaders really contributed to us getting the most out of the trip, it wouldn't have been the same without them. I can't wait to go again
I have just returned back from my third trip with Global Autism Project and I'm already planning my fourth trip. I have travelled to Indonesia in March 2015, Prague in March 2017 and then returned to Prague in Aug 2017.
What keeps me coming back to this organization and donating my time is seeing their mission of building local capacity come to fruition across the globe. I absolutely love the sustainable partnerships that they create with each site to have long lasting impact. Among so many other things, this is what has truly kept me engaged with this organization and wanting to do more.
This organization is truly amazing. Their staff and volunteers are wholeheartedly dedicated to making a difference world wide. I traveled with GAP to Kenya and it changed my life! I 100% support the work that they do.
A truly amazing organization to be a part of! Global Autism Project brings together an incredible group of dedicated professionals from all over the world to provide quality training and promote awareness and acceptance of autism all over the globe.
I've traveled to 3 partner sites with SkillCorps and I could not put my experiences into words. It's definitely changed my life being able to train AMAZING teachers and therapists in countries where the passion is there but the resources are not.
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Amazing organization! I have been working with the GAP for a few years now. Being able to see the organization grow and blossom into an incredibly strong and sustainable resource for individuals with autism, their families, and professionals in the field around the world, is truly a blessing!
The experience to participate in a SkillCorps trip with the Global Autism Project starts before you even step foot in the office. The organization establishes personal growth as well as the growth and development of the partners we work with in country. Each aspect of the Global Autism Project pushes you in some way to reach a new potential, whether it is fund raising, experiencing a new country and language, or working to support the staff and students at the centers. This organization does something uniquely different and I knew instantly that I would be traveling with them again after my first trip. The Global Autism Project certainly focuses on promoting awareness and acceptance of autism, but it goes beyond that as well. To provide information and trainings to support the centers in providing the children with autism with best practice for therapy is on going. Your job does not end after the 2 weeks, it continues to develop and establish itself in the center and the ways in which the staff work with the students. This is quite incredible really; to know that you have not just made an impact in those 2 weeks, but to know that the work you have put in will continue to support and change the lives of the students, their families, and the staff, makes the Global Autism Project much more than just a volunteer opportunity. This is what makes it an exceptional nonprofit with the capability to make lasting change for communities around the globe.
Global Autism Project is an amazing organization that truly works to better autism service access for those around the world. Their commitment to sustainability is unmatched by any other organization in this field. GAP has amazing relationships with their partner sites, and they recognize that they learn just as much from their sites as they teach them. I feel honored to have traveled with them and am looking forward to hopefully traveling with them again in the future!
I have been volunteering with this organization for a little over a year. Their highly sustainable model, vision and mission is why I'm so in love with this organization. Truely incredible people working here and volunteering.
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I was fortunate enough to travel to Jakarta Indonesia in June 2015 with this organization. The experience was truly transformative. The work that this organization is doing is so important and it is clear that they live and breathe their mission and vision everyday. The opportunity to travel with professionals who are passionate and to be a part of a movement to create change in countries that need it the most was truely life changing. What I love most about this organization is that they are committed to providing education and services that are sustainable. I am a better person and a better clinician for having been a part of the work they do and traveling with the Global Autism Project.
I started volunteering with the Global Autism Project a year ago. I have visited two partner centers and I am going to be leading my first trip this summer. The hard work and dedication of this organization is truly admirable. I am honored to be a part of such a positive and professional team.
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The Global Autism Project's mission to provide support to autism centers in developing countries is only the beginning of what this organization does. By providing sustainable training and resources to centers abroad, Global Autism raises awareness, empowers individuals with autism, their families, teachers and sets the precedence for autism treatment internationally.
There are not enough words to express how the Global Autism Project has transformed my life. As a professional, I have a better understanding of how to generalize my skills, be part of a team, and be a leader. My passion was reignited and my professional goals have shifted to continuing to work abroad. On a personal level, I learned a great deal about who I am and the person I want to be. Bonds of friendship were created on a level that runs so deep I consider my team mates family. If I had the opportunity to do it all over again, I would...and I will!
I traveled with Global Autism Project to Indonesia, in May 2015. They are an incredible organization, providing quality services to individuals on the autism spectrum all over the world. I continue to be impressed by their work daily, and hope to travel with them again in the future. I'm currently a founding Compass member and proud to be a part of their mission!
Global Autism Project is an amazing nonprofit!! They are focused on providing support for those working with children with autism all over the world. The goal is training in evidence based practices in a way that is sustainable for the practitioners all of the time, not just during visits or the ongoing supervision times.
I was so excited to go on the Skillscorp trip and travel across the world spreading knowledge about ABA. An amazing trip and I can't wait to go back!
I've worked with the Global Autism Project, since the early days and am continuously impressed by their commitment to quality and sustainability - they've truly raised the bar. Everywhere they've worked - services have improved for children with autism and continue to improve!
I find the concept of this nonprofit very beneficial for people across many countries. It's an organization that Keeps growing and continues the education for what they do. I hope a lot of people not only learn about this nonprofit, but share what they do, volunteer, and contribute it any way to make this huge!
Traveling with an amazing and collaborative Skill Corp Team with a strong courageous leader has been the highlight of my 15+ year career working with children with Autism. The vision and the mission of the organization is not just a string of words, it is a way of life and it is lived and implemented across boarders.
Attention to detail, organization, and an emphasis on team work contribute to making SkillCorp trips to productive, effective, and allow team members to leave as though they have greatly contributed to the mission of the Global Autism Project. It has been an honor and a pleasure to volunteer for this amazing organization.
The SkillCorp trips are an amazing experience that is truly life-changing. The teams are carefully crafted to bring a wide range of skill level together for a common goal. The trip leaders are well traveled and knowledgeable of the different centers. The travel experience was wonderful, accommodations are what to expect with a nonprofit. The people were great, I learned a lot and have life long friends. The fundraising was not easy, 5,000 is a lot of money. I felt there could have been more support during the fundraising process. I would go on another trip and have recommended this organization to friends!
Global Autism Project is setting the standard for international education and resources for individuals with Autism. My experience with this organization has been beyond amazing, as I know that I have not simply made a 2 week impact--I have been a part of this sustainable movement.
It is incredibly rare - in an organization - or in a person - to see such a combination of work ethic, adventurous spirit, focus, compassion, and skill. The people of GAP are this magical combination. No nonsense, fun, incredibly smart, loving people with good old fashioned common sense, great instincts, vision. Blessed people who work hard.
I had the amazing opportunity to travel to Chandigarh, India with the Global Autism Project last summer. The Global Autism Project works with some of the most dedicated and passionate people working with children with autism around the world. The organization's commitment to sustainability by training and working with local individuals is what I love most about GAP. They are truly affecting global change for individuals with autism.
Sharing and exchanging skills and experience in applied behavior analysis and autism with professionals in India was a very cool experience. I'm passionate about ABA and autism, but I also love meeting and learning from people in different cultures. I loved collaborating with the early intervention instructors in India to determine strategies and materials that would be relevant and appropriate for their students. Through this Skillcorps program, the Global Autism Project is building a global network of professionals dedicated to helping every child with autism gain access to effective intervention, regardless of where they are born. Such an awesome mission!!
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My name is Alex W. Ellis, I mildly on the Aspergers Spectrum, and I work for the Global Autism Project. I was diagnosed with mild Aspergers in the Fall of 1992 when I was 6 years old. Molly O. Pinney is the founder of the Global Autism Project and she is also my supervisor. I have been working for her in this organization from Mar.-May., 2010 and since Nov., 2013. Ever since I've been working for Molly she has shown me some nice and productive things to do as a volunteer. She has shown me how to get along with my co workers and how to work in peers. She has shown me computer skills, and how to mail donor letters to people from Skill Corps. She has also shown me how to deliver things to the post office.
One of my co workers who I like a lot and who volunteers with me is a man named Russell Hornig Rohan. One of my best memories was when Russell and I went to the A.B.A. International Convention at the McCormack Center in Chicago, Illinois in May., 2014. This is basically what I do at the Global Autism Project and I really enjoy working here.
I volunteered with the Global Autism Project last year right after I had quit my job at another nonprofit. I was coming from a job where I felt undervalued and overworked. At the Global Autism Project I was able to bring my skills and find my own place. I made my work there important to me on a personal level as well as for the organization. Their model of sustainable capacity-building was an important element of why I was drawn to the organization. I loved my time here!
I was fortunate enough to travel to Kenya with the Global Autism Project in October of 2013. All I can say is do it! I think about and relive portions of my trip on a daily basis. It added so much meaning and value to my life to be able to see this beautiful world and some of the miraculous people who inhabit it. The students at Kaizora are delicious, the staff are passionate and dedicated, and the friends I made and colleagues I met as a result of GAP are just irreplaceable. I can't wait until I'm able to travel with this wonderful organization again and again and again.
I had the opportunity to travel to Kenya with the Global Autism Project in October 2013. It was an amazing experience to be able to work with the team at the school in Nairobi and to work with and learn from the other professionals on the trip. I have been involved in a number of international development trips with various organizations and what I value about the Global Autism Project is their commitment to fostering local, sustainable services for children, youth and adults with ASD in developing countries. I am really looking forward to traveling with them again!
My trip to Indonesia with the Global Autism Project was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I met people from around the world and they were all as passionate about Autism and ABA as I am. I went on the first trip and while there were some unknowns as I got on the 30 hour plane ride, when I arrived and as the trip went on all the puzzle pieces fell into place. I am hoping to go on another Global Autism Project trip again soon!
The SkillCorps Kenya trip was one of the most meaningful and impactful experiences of my life. I had the privilege of spending 2 weeks working alongside a very talented group of clinicians, all of whom were there for the same reason as me - to make a difference in the lives of children and their families. The Kaizora school is an amazing program and with much support from the founder/director, the SkillCorps team had the opportunity to work side-by-side with the staff in both training and program implementation. One of my favorites parts was the time we spent together with the school staff and kids, learning more about their culture, families and experiences. It was also great having time to experience many of the local sites - especially the animals! I have memories and a new group of friends that will last a lifetime! For those looking to do international work that will make a meaningful difference, I highly recommend the Global Autism Project and SkillCorps!
I feel very fortunate to have been able to take part in the SkillCorps Kenya trip for a number of reasons…
• I was given the chance to work with other skilled professionals in my field from home and abroad as well as make new friends!
• I was given the chance to travel to a part of the world that I have never been to. I had amazing experiences that include going on a Game Drive, feeding giraffes, seeing baby elephants, eating new foods, and meeting new people!
• I had the privilege of working alongside the wonderful staff at Kaizora Consultants! Each of the staff had a great rapport with the students, a hungry appetite for learning, and made me feel right at home. I was unbelievably impressed with the education and support that is provided to their students and families!
• It was a chance for me to grow professionally – a give and take. I was able to share some of what I’ve learned through my schooling and work experience as well as learn from Kaizora’s creative and resourceful staff. Working at a local school provided me with an authentic Kenyan experience. My eyes were opened to how autism is viewed and treated in another part of the world. The work that the Kaizora staff is doing is inspiring. It makes me thankful for all of the resources I have as well as want to work harder and do more.
I’ve learned through this experience that the Global Autism Project is a patient one. They understand the great value of putting time and effort into partnering with a local school and being the support that is needed. I look forward to remaining apart of this organization and seeing what’s to come!
My experience in Kenya was absolutely amazing. The director of Kaizora was inspirational in terms of her commitment to her school, the children, and the larger autism community. The staff members were intelligent and dedicated individuals who were so open to collaboration with us. They were very insightful, worked very well with the students, and had some wonderful questions for us. The other SkillCorps members were talented and passionate behavior analysts from whom I learned a great deal. It was an excellent fit, and we had so much fun together. Apart from the work there, the country was gorgeous and the people were very friendly. I would highly recommend traveling with the Global Autism Project!
Recently, I volunteered with the Global Autism Project and their partner site in Peru. My two weeks spent there was phenomenal. Not only was everything accomplished with the center, there were many opportunities for personal and professional growth. I can't even begin to sum up everything about the trip, but every day was well-spent. Leaving Peru, the center, their amazing teachers, and the Gap team was definitely difficult.
Furthermore, I really appreciated the model that GAP follows. They do not give and leave. Instead, the work on making a sustainable difference by giving sites the tools and knowledge to do it themselves.
I volunteered with the Global Autism Project on the SkillCorps trip to Peru in February 2013! My experience was more than I could have ever imagined. The Global Autism Project does an amazing job building relationships with their international partners to set the foundation for effective SkillCorps trips. During our time in Peru, we worked closely with the staff and students at a small school in Lima and also provided workshops for parents and staff. It was an amazing opportunity to share information on autism and applied behavior analysis to a part of the world that such information is not commonly available. The staff and parents were very eager to learn and have questions answered! The Global Autism Project made this opportunity possible, and their work worldwide is truly remarkable.
My name is Shilpa Kooken and I traveled with Global Autism Project in February of 2013. I visited a small school that taught children with autism in Peru. When we arrived the staff were so happy and appreciative that we were there. They literally hugged us before even knowing our names. Over the next two weeks we taught them pivotal skills in applied behavior analysis that helped them teach their students. They were very engaged in the learning process. I will never forget my trip with the Global Autism Project and would encourage everyone to take part in their efforts. It was a truly remarkable experience that has forever changed me.
I volunteered for the Global Autism Project for two and a half weeks in February, 2013 as part of their SkillCorps team in Peru. During this time, our team trained staff at a school providing early intervention services based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis at a school in Lima. Given that this is the only school of its kind in the area, the staff were very excited to work with us and were enthusiastic and active participants in all aspects of our training. I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to travel with such a skilled group of professionals, and to have been able to collaborate with such a caring team of teachers and amazing students. I can honestly say that I have grown personally and professionally during this incredibly rewarding experience, and am looking forward to traveling with them again soon!
I interned with the Global Autism Project in the summer of 2011, and it was one of the most rewarding jobs I've ever had. The Global Autism Project does amazing work both in the States, by employing volunteers with autism and holding events for people of all ages, and abroad, where the sustainable partnerships they have built have helped hundreds of children worldwide. Working for the Global Autism Project gave me my first exposure to this population, and I am hoping to work with children with developmental disabilities in the future as a result of my experience. If given the opportunity, I would absolutely work for and/or travel with the Project again in the future!
The Global Autism Project is a great non-profit that is having a huge impact on children with autism around the world. I volunteered with the Global Autism Project in Ghana in 2007. It was a wonderful, life-changing experience and I'm so proud of how much the organization has grown since then! The focus on sustainable solutions really sets them apart from so many other non-profits. Molly and the other staff are so passionate about what they do, and I would absolutely recommend the Global Autism Project to anyone!
I am an adult with autism volunteering for the Global Autism Project on a regular basis. I am having a great experience so far. I learned a lot about grant writing, time management skills, and how people treat autism in different cultures. I am originally from Russia, where the majority of the people doesn't understand what autism is. I hope the Global Autism Project would be able to work in Russia in order to educate the population about autism. I enjoy volunteering with the Global Autism Project because my coworkers are really nice and helpful. I extremely recommend the Global Autism Project to my friends.
After residing in the united states for 9 years, I decided to move back to Malaysia ( my home country) to help with teaching children diagnosed with autism in Malaysia. Being in Malaysia really opened my eyes to the great need for autism awareness and interventions in Asia. During my time in Malaysia, one of my close friends happened to hear about my desire to learn more about autism treatment and training in Asia and she asked me to apply as a volunteer with the Global Autism Project. I did and my journey to India was incredible.
Being in India and learning about the culture, learning about the community, learning about how people in India support each other and reallysupport children with autism is amazing. It has been truly such a great experience. I got to meet awesome individuals that have touched my life in profound ways. —[Global Autism Project] has changed my life, touched my soul, and it has made me a much better person.“
And oh boy, how my life has changed since that trip. The trip inspired me to reach out to more people in my home country. Global Autism Project has helped me learn so much about autism treatment and building sustainability in a region where the need for effective and best practices is needed tremendously. Global Autism Project has given me and is still providing me so much knowledge about how to better my teaching skills, become a better teacher, and most importantly help me help the children in my home country.
Global Autism Project is truly an amazing non profit !!
My trip to Kenya with the Global Autism Project was absolutely amazing. To sum up the greatness of the two-week trip in one paragraph is a difficult task. The trip to Kenya was my first time out of the United States and it could not have been a better experience. It was incredible to experience the friendships and inspiration I could gain in just two weeks. My passion for working with children with autism was greatly fueled by my trip with the Global Autism Project. I learned an incredible amount about truly sustainable interventions and at the same time, was able to learn about a new culture while enhancing my skills in ABA. The passion that I experienced from all the people I worked with in Kenya was truly inspirational. The trip to Kenya was life changing and will forever remain an unforgettable and extraordinary experience. I’ve wanted to travel with the Global Autism Project again since the day I got home from Kenya!
I traveled to India with Global Autism Project in 2012 and I am so eager to join another trip! The trip was amazing - I met incredible people, learned about the local culture, and had some really beautiful experiences. Global Autism Project works with international partners to develop sustainable services for individuals with autism, and I feel so fortunate to have been a part of this important work. The organization provides excellent support to SkillCorps team members before, during, and after each trip, and the level of integrity and quality of their services is extraordinary. I am so thankful for the lifelong friends and beautiful memories I made in SkillCorps. If you are looking for a cause to support, I highly recommend Global Autism Project as a GREAT Nonprofit!
I was a recent volunteer on the India 2012 Skillcorps trip and was lucky enough to see all the incredible work global autism project has accomplished at SOREM thus far. The organization, as well as their partners, are such amazing people that continue to do amazing work for individuals with autism and other special needs. It was hard to not to fall in love with everyone and everything. Global autism project is truly dedicated to providing quality services internationally and do not stop at just at their partners. They go above and beyond compared to other organizations. I totally and completely recommend every trip to anyone that is interested in supporting an amazing community of parents, teachers, students, and professionals who want to make a difference.
I worked for the Global Autism Project for a summer and not only was it an incredible internship experience, but I was really inspired by the work that they do. I am a firm believer in the idea of sustainable partnerships when working globally, and this is absolutely represented in the work that they do. I would absolutely recommend it as a wonderful non-profit!
I have been volunteering for the Global Autism Project for 2 years. I was introduced to the Project once I began working with a school in Peru that desperately needed resources for the students with autism there. The staff at Global Autism Project has been instrumental in getting evidence based, applicable training to Peru. I traveled as a volunteer with the Global Autism Project to Peru. We visited the center, held on site training, and stayed around for the implementation of the programs so that it would remain true to the standards of ABA. I am thrilled to see the excitement of those who volunteer with the project, as well as those being trained. It speaks volumes that the Global Autism Project only works with people native to the country their center is in. Their work is sustainable, applicable, and benefiting people both local and internationally.
The work happening at the Global Autism Project is incredibly inspiring and integral to the advancement of education of children with autism on a GLOBAL scale. As a former volunteer who had the opportunity to travel to an educational partner in Nairobi, Kenya, I can say that the hands on work done by the Global Autism Project is changing the lives of children who would otherwise have no educational prospects or opportunities to lead a life as a functioning individual. The supervision and resources provided by the Global Autism Project are invaluable to the global special needs community and I cannot wait to see where they expand to next!