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Review for Center for Global Initiatives, Inc, Chicago, IL, USA

Rating: 5 stars  

The main goal of the Center for Global Initiatives is to ameliorate inequalities in human rights and health care around the world. The center develops sustainable projects specific to communities in need around the world. The programs are developed with the advice and input of local advocates in each region; this ensures that CGI is meeting the exact needs of the people while working with their local customs and traditions. This increases local support and makes their projects more likely to succeed. CGI is willing to attempt to solve any problem- from supplying school supplies to children to bringing needed medical supplies to hospitals. Outside of the projects that they develop and run, they act as a hub for organizations around the world, linking communities in need with organizations that can provide the needed relief. This organization is truly outstanding.

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

As a future physician and someone who loves to travel, CGI allowed me to learn about countries from a new perspective. It was fascinating to learn how different societies view the role of a doctor and to see how different societies interpret illnesses and treatments. Working for CGI educated me about some of the major health care issues facing people all around the world. My experience at CGI helped confirm that I would like to participate in a foreign medical volunteer programs in the future.

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

It would be great to have more updates and online videos from each of their projects so that it is easier for people to track the growth and success of their projects.

Would you volunteer for this group again?

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?

2009

Role:  Volunteer & I advanced CGI's mission by working as a researcher, author, editor and grant writer. I also helped bring the center into the twenty-first century by introducing Skype, GoodSearch, and other technological advances to the organization. The grants I rese.
 
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