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KISORO COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS ASSOCIATION
*KISORO COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS ASSOCIATION (KCVA) *Who we Are* *KCVA* is a local, volunteer-driven NGO/CBO based in *Kisoro District, South-Western Uganda*. Started in the early 2000s by Kisoro residents who wanted to tackle poverty, HIV/AIDS, and poor farming yields in their own communities. *What we Do* KCVA *utilizes* local volunteers, international volunteers and partnerships to run programs in 5 main areas: 1. *Farming & Food Security* Trains small holder farmers on improved potato, beans, and vegetable farming. Teaches post-harvest handling, kitchen gardens, and links groups to markets. 2. *Women & Youth Empowerment* Forms Village Savings groups + SACCOs. Teaches record keeping, bargaining, and business skills. Helps women speak up in community meetings. 3. *Health Support* Community education on malaria, nutrition, maternal health, and HIV/AIDS. Home visits for vulnerable families. Supports school fees for orphans. 4. *Environment* Tree planting and soil conservation on Kisoro’s steep hills. Works to reduce conflict between farmers and wildlife near Mgahinga Gorilla Park. 5. *Education* Back-to-school drives for girls, adult literacy circles, and scholastic materials for vulnerable kids. *How we Work* -Volunteer model : Trained local volunteers mobilize communities and follow up weekly. Keeps costs low, trust high. - *Partnership model*: KCVA doesn’t work alone. It partners with INGOs in Kisoro District and abroad for extension staff and volunteers Founded Early 2000s Status Registered CBO/NGO with Kisoro District & NGO Bureau Based, Kisoro District Uganda **Beneficiaries** Small holder farmers, women, youth, vulnerable children
IMAGING THE WORLD CORP
ITW is changing global medicine through a revolutionary concept integrating technology, training and community to bring medical expertise and high quality health care to remote and under-served areas worldwide. Due to the unavailability of advanced imaging technology, rural populations suffer needlessly. Without early diagnosis, many treatable diseases, especially maternal conditions, can quickly become critical resulting in death or injury. ITW has created a new sustainable model for ultrasound imaging, making basic life-saving diagnosis accessible in the poorest regions.
Charlotte, Vermont
Humane Education Advocates Reaching Teachers (HEART)
To develop a generation of compassionate youth who create positive change for animals, people, and the natural world.
Mamaroneck, New York
Compassion It
Our mission is to inspire daily compassionate actions and attitudes. We envision a world where compassion is practiced by every person, for every person, on every day.
San Diego, California
NeedyMeds
NeedyMeds educates and empowers those seeking affordable healthcare.
Gloucester, Massachusetts
Advocates of Love
On an as needed basis, local doctors, dentists, teachers, and other various specialties will be brought to the site to provide care to those within our care and/or custody. When you become a part of our team, we can do so much more to change lives. Please fill out the form below if you are interested in learning more about long-term missionary work in the Dominican Republic.
Tampa, Florida
Lifeline International Inc
Lifeline International, Inc. exists for the promotion of the gospel of Jesus Christ around the world. We serve as a missions resource ministry providing equipment, literature, finances and many other forms of practical help to churches, missionaries and ministries around the world.
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
PEACE GOSPEL INTERNATIONAL
We are about empowering locally-led, mercy-based programs in the developing world. We serve orphans, child labor victims and young trafficking survivors through 9 resident-care homes and 12 education centers in Asia and Africa.
Houston, TexasTHE CAREGIVER FOUNDATION
Providing practical and emotional support to Seniors, Adults with Disabilities and their Caregivers
WAHIAWA, Hawaii
MISSION2GUATEMALA INC
Bringing hope to the Mayan people of Guatemala
Xenia, Ohio
FOREST SPRINGS CAMP AND CONFERENCE CENTER INC
Forest Springs' mission is to provide programs and facilities in a camping environment with a trained service-oriented staff who use the Word of God to help initiate faith and cultivate maturity in Jesus Christ.
WESTBORO, WisconsinGlobus Relief
Making a difference in communities through dedicated service and impact.
SALT LAKE CTY, Utah