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tom-parker

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Review for Dignity Freedom Network, Virginia Beach, VA, USA

Rating: 5 stars  

I have been a believer in the Dalit Freedom Network since learning of it several years ago. Joseph D'Souza spoke eloquently of a dream to break the centuries old influence of caste on the 200+ million Dalits. He spoke of his work with the Dalit leaders to assure them their voices would be heard. He spoke of a need for education to provide a way up to these precious people. He spoke of their shocking plight. DFN has helped bridged the gap between that spoken dream and reality. DFN has provided a vehicle by which those who wish to help may contribute and see tangible results. Schools are being built across India to offer free high quality English education to Dalit children. I was able to see some of these schools in person and see the hope that education and women empowerment is offering to hundreds of Dalit families. I have found DFN people to be caring, helpful and full of vision. I strongly endorse this organization.

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

Seeing educational centers being built in India

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

Find them more interested people who could teach (or teach teachers) and more financial resources.

What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...

Seeing its RESULTS

The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...

kind, caring and full of vision

If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...

Hire more teachers, train more teachers and build more schools

Ways to make it better...

I had more financial support to give them

In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...

Getting the message out to those who don't know about the Dalits of India

One thing I'd also say is that...

I pray for the success of DFN and its India partners frequently

How frequently have you been involved with the organization?

About every month

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2010

Role:  Donor & traveled to India - made contributions.