Of course they exist. They make us tick.
The people we want to support are worth their value in gold.
Extraordinary volunteers are not easy to find but when you do, it is a wonder.
They are often found in existing projects, or initiatives that do not have a lot of visibility. They are likely not supported by external donors. However, they still carry out exceptional work with a meaningful impact.
We rely on a network to find these people
We are continually building a network of people who can identify the outstanding projects we are looking for. The network is made up of people who intimately know a the country or understand an area of need. For example, they might know every NGO working to help refugees in one country or know all the NGOs in Madagascar.
We look for volunteers or small organizations helping people in desperate situations.
We carefully select the projects they work in.
We try to answer five questions:
It is about dedication, sincerity and integrity.
It is about the seriousness of the need, and uniqueness of the help provided.
It is about efficiency in using the resources available.
It is about making sure the money makes a difference and mitigates the possible downside of our intervention.
It is about being responsible in our actions.
The key is dedication, sincerity, and integrity.
The key is how serious the need is, and how unique the help provided is.
The key is efficiency in using the resources available.
The key is making sure the money makes a difference and mitigates the possible downside of our intervention.
The key is being responsible for our actions.
Could one be meaningful to you?
