My Nonprofit Reviews
laura-hartman
Review for Dignity Freedom Network, Virginia Beach, VA, USA
I became aware of the Dalit people group a few years ago when a team of women from our church went to India to minister to the Dalit. As a prayer token, I received a small, rough clay cup. It is a sample of what the Dalits are given when they ask for a drink in India. The Dalit are considered sub-human and thought to be filthy, so they are not given a glass like you or I would receive. They are given a clay cup, which is immediately broken after they use it so that no "human" will use it and be "contaminated". This single glimpse into the abuse of the Dalit people broke my heart, and I have prayed for them ever since. A year later, at a church conference I learned of many, many more abuses the Dalits suffer, especially the children, who are often kidnapped or sold into prostitution. I also learned about what the Dalit Freedom Network is doing to alleviate Dalit suffering and to bring them to their rightful place in humanity. It's more than an honor to give to DFN and to know that my dollars are carefully guarded, wisely spent, and will affect the destiny and eternity of a people whose time has come. I have nothing but the greatest respect for Dr. Ana Steele, with whom I was associated through my employer, OneHope. She is one strong woman, and her dogged determination to free the Dalits is inspiring many of us to answer the call to DO something!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the reports I hear back from the field when I get to hear how our prayers and giving are making a difference. I've sponsored friends on missions trips to India, and I co-sponsor a beautiful little girl from India.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
give them the depth and breadth of reach that only more donors will give them.
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
being made aware of a beautiful, precious people and their crushing need, in a way that gives me hope for their future and a direct way to help them.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
dedicated, purposeful, and driven, yet humble and gracious.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
change the world by giving freedom to millions who no longer even dare to dream of it.
Ways to make it better...
I could have given more.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
the awakening of an apathetic world and a sleepy church to the desperate need of millions, and helping people see it IS our responsibility to the human race and to God to right these wrongs.
One thing I'd also say is that...
I'm grateful that DFN is out there, doing what none of us could do alone. It's such a privilege to come alongside and help them.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
