Why We Support Smaller Organizations
Take few minutes and type “Humanitarian Organizations, Global Poverty” in your favorite search engine. There are thousands of altruistic organizations out there! Many of them are doing good, selfless and effective work around the globe.
However, what you may not find from this search are the hundreds and thousands of small NGOs (non-governmental organization) and CBOs (community based organizations) who are working in their local communities around the world, in remote villages and often without access to regular sources of funding, social media outlets, websites, and other ways to raise support for their work. They may not have the capacity for extensive grant writing or the ability to fund their projects that are making the difference in the lives of those living in extreme poverty.
Even with the desire and heart for alleviating extreme poverty, these organizations often don’t have the ability to expand. It is our ultimate goal at One Day’s Wages to partner with and support these smaller development organizations working to alleviate the oppression of global poverty.
One Day’s Wages hopes to use funds raised by our global community through grants given from our General Giving Fund to provide them with the support they need to thrive and expand. Money generally goes farther in smaller organizations, with operating budgets often only a small percentage of some of the larger NGOs who often have access to Western funding sources.
For example, take a look at ODW’s first grant to Burmese Migrant Workers Education Committee (BMWEC). With just $5,128 (US) we were able to provide transportation for over 230 kids to school for 18 months! While BWMEC may not be known to most in the larger world, they are engaged in amazing work including providing access to education to over 6,200 refugee students alongside the Thailand/Burma border region!
We are excited to share the stories of more of these organizations (and new grants) in the weeks to come.
How can you continue to help?
Help us spread the word.
ODW, in itself, is another example of a very small organization with a limited budget and thus, rely on our supporters to help spread the word via email, word of mouth, and social media outlets. You are our most important partnership.
Start a personal campaign for a cause
It's so easy and simple but it will have a dramatic impact for those living in extreme global poverty. Start one now. 100% of your donations and campaign (minus credit card transaction costs) go directly to projects to alleviate extreme poverty.
Recommend your favorite small organization
Do you personally know of small organizations that are doing amazing work? We are specifically looking for NGOs and CBOs whose administrative budgets are under or around $100,000 US. Leave your recommendation for organizations in the comments and tell us why you're recommending them.
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ODW is a 501(c)(3) organization. All donations are tax-deductible. 100% of your donations (minus credit card transaction costs) go directly to specific projects to alleviate global poverty.
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Educational Concepts Int'l (ECI) is an amazing NGO working in Afghanistan to educate men, women and children. Check out its website here:
http://www.ec-int.org/Home.html
Please consider supporting Life in Abundance International. It's a smaller organization, but it's concept, mission and accomplishments are fascinating. It works to empower local churches in Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan and the Horn of Africa to be the source of change in their community. More than 100 churches have been trained and equipped to help members of their communities with physical, mental, social, economic and spiritual needs. These churches have started schools, established AIDS support groups and home care services, and helped forgotten "street children" receive housing. They've also brought water and sanitation to urban slums and provide micro loans and job training. They're even ready to help (and have helped) in disaster relief situations.
I could go on and on. I'm very excited about this group — so much I'll be serving the street children of the Merkato district in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa, this summer. Please take time to get to know this organization and please support it with your grants. It's a perfect fit for One Day's Wages.
http://www.liaint.org
Ten Talents International. www.TenTalentsInt.org Working to help some of the estimated 7,000 street children in Rwanda. Supporting children so they don't end up on the streets and helping children who are on the streets transition into permanent families.
Rowan which stands for rural orphans widows aids network is a wonderful organisation. Since 2007 thy have been equipping the villagers with skills and oppurtunities. They don't just give the people in Uganda fish, but they teach them how to. Www.loverowan.com
Zimele is a small organization that is doing tremendous work in South Africa. Eugene Cho, founder of One Day's Wage joined me for two weeks in South Africa to experience the great work they are doing. I hope One Day's Wage can support Zimele.
My vote is for Shoe Revolt, an organization created by Ateba Crocker in Newport News, VA, with the intention of gathering donated shoes, selling them online (official site is slated to launch August 1) and donating proceeds to more established organizations such as GEMS to help young girls and women out of prostitution, sexual exploitation and slavery. I have met Ateba first-hand and she has the heart for what she is embarking upon. She just needs the support. Recently, she had three pair of signed shoes donated to her from Sarah Jessica Parker and has had mentions by Paris Hilton, among others. Please prayerfully consider my friend Ateba and Shoe Revolt! Thank you!
Remember the Poor is a NGO that is doing some amazing work in Africa, and is close to my heart, as I know the very people behind it all. Frank and Cindy were successful realtors living in a beautiful home in an upscale AZ neighborhood and sold it to fund this ministry, moving to a less-desirable location in town in an 800ish sq. ft. house. They believe in what they're doing with everything they have. They work with other pastors (mainly in Uganda) who have ministries in prisons, as well as taking in orphans. They are literally providing all the food and water (and education where the orphanages are) to many villages.
You can check them out (and get much more information) at http://www.rememberthepoor.wordpress.com
http://www.clatarraya.org
My family works to promote educational access and opportunities for extremely poor families and children in remote villages of El Salvador trhough a school grades Pre-K to 6th. Along with feeding programs, family counseling, and youth outreach. We are a small 501c3, dedicated to changing the educational landscape and advocate for children who have been left behind.
You guys are an awesome outreach thanks ODW!
http://www.facelessinternational.com
Faceless International aims to defend the plight of exploited people worldwide who have gone faceless and unknown for far too long. We exist to raise awareness about social issues happening throughout the global community. We provide first hand experience and education through trips around the world and solution-based opportunities through regional resources.
Faceless International exists for one reason: we want you to get involved. Whether that be to get involved in your community, your state, your country, or the world, we want to empower you to make a difference.
I recently went on their trip to India this January. It's amazing what they are doing there.
As a native Nicaraguan, I would support the organization that am currently working which is AMOS, HEALTH AND HOPE. Our organization works with the rural communities in primary health care, training local health promoters in reaching out to the most vulnerable-women and children- in areas where a clinic or hospital is thousand of miles away. Our emphasis is also empowering community members especially in preventing illnesses that can be prevented through education. We are an ecumenical organization and we work with every individual regarding of their religious or political affiliation. Our values are peace, justice, good stewardship of resources and most importantly loving our neighbor.
Our webpage is: www.amoshealthandhope.org.
If you´re interested in small organizations that can have a big impact in the developing world, I suggest you check out Arriba las Manos. They´re a small group of people passionate about their work, and although the organization is young and funding is uber-limited, they´re already making headway in the communities they work in. Check out: arribalasmanos.org or their blog arriba.posterous.com. Cheers!
Hi, please ck out arribalasmanos.org We are working hard to help the children on an island off the coast of Colombia... the need is immense and we need help! Thanks and have a great day.
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