The Global Visions Fund, Inc.
The Global Visions Fund
A non-profit agency, The Global Visions Fund, Inc. provides direct assistance to non-governmental international charities in the form of supplies or financial contributions for specific projects. As you can see by our "Contributions at Work", we focus on the support of children in the international community including but not limited to their health, welfare, education and employment training.
The Global Visions Fund contributes to international grassroots charitable organizations in the form of small project-based donations and/or supplies. We find that charitable groups in developing countries often need only a small amount of money to undertake a meaningful program or project which can make a dramatic difference in the lives of those they serve. Global Visions thoroughly researches and carefully selects organizations from among the charitable groups presented to us by our well-respected and long-term global partners.
How can you help?
In conjunction with a Global Visions trip, contributions may be made to a pre-selected local charity in your travel destination. Donations of clothing, school and medical supplies are also often accepted and either shipped ahead or hand-carried based on the customs regulations of the destination. Frequently an (optional) visit to the local charitable organization can be arranged so you can see your donations at work!
Independent contributions (those not in conjunction with a trip) are needed and appreciated! Your donation will help fund programs and projects as well as purchase supplies for international charitable organizations included (but not limited to) those described below in "Your Contributions at Work".
You will receive a thank you note and will be listed on the "Contributors" page of the Global Visions Travel website (unless otherwise requested). You will also receive notification of your tax deductible contribution to be used for tax purposes.
Your Contributions At Work
The Hogar Transitorio Orphanage houses, feeds and educates the street children of Cusco, Peru. The mission of the orphanage is to find permanent placement for the children, whether that be through adoption or providing a support system which allows the return of a child to his or her family. Previous Global Visions donations completely funded the renovation of the boys' dormitory, sponsored the building of a rural food center for children and have helped to feed and clothe some of the more than 600 homeless children of Cusco.
The Beijing Deaf Children's Recuperation Center in Beijing, China in conjunction with the Huaxia Charity Foundation combine to offer disadvantaged and orphaned deaf children the chance to recuperate their hearing and reenter society both through schooling and assistance with hearing devices. Global Visions travelers contributed funds to purchase hearing aids for the children as well donated school supplies and clothing.
The Chu Shul Country Nam Children's Home is located in a rural area outside Lhasa, Tibet. The orphanage houses more than 20 orphaned children at a time and is financed solely with private donations. On a recent visit there, Global Visions travelers donated school supplies, toys and grooming items, as well as money for the purchase of food and clothing. Ongoing and developing projects include the pledged support of several young girl's advanced education as well as donations for the maintenance of the orphanage and school.
The Kenyan Children Foundation is a US based international, non-profit, human service organization whose mission is "to impact people's lives through compassionate involvement with Kenya's street children". Since its inception, KCF has committed its resources (financial and volunteers) to providing basic human needs (food, shelter, clothing, medical services and educational opportunities) to homeless and destitute children in Kenya. Global Visions travelers have donated funds to support to this cause.
Rayuela Home in Buenos Aires, Argentina is dedicated to the recovery of abused girls by providing safe housing, education and individual and family counseling. In March 2007, 16 beds, mattresses and linens were purchased for the girls to replace their worn bedding. On a visit, Global Visions travelers also donated clothing, school supplies and toys.
St. Catherine's School in the Mukuru Slums of Nairobi, Kenya educates and feeds over 900 children with just 26 teachers. Most children are orphaned or have single parents who are unable to feed and clothe them. The school provides a hot lunch which for most children is their only meal of the day. This year, Global Visions donations funded the building of two new classrooms and a cook center as well as miscellaneous repairs and purchases. On a recent visit, Global Visions travelers also donated clothing and school supplies.
The Art of Conservation of Rwanda is an organization dedicated to creating a healthful connection between people and mountain gorillas in partnership with the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project. This outreach program encourages artistic expression; exploring the relationship between people, mountain gorillas, nature, domestic animals and wildlife. A small amount of art supplies were donated to the program.
The Aye Yeik Mon Orphanage for Girls in Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar) was founded in 1956 and today is home to over 200 girls, ranging in age from 18 months to 18 years. The orphanage is run by Buddhist Nuns (Convent for the Welfare of Underprivileged Girls) and is funded by donations. It is a safe environment, but daily life here is very basic; even regular meals are sometimes difficult to manage. In behalf of the orphanage, Global Visions purchased 65 (foot) lockers (the girls use these for storage of personal items, as a table for some meals and as a desk for study) as well as bought clothing for school, reference books for their library and school supplies.
Cyclone Relief in Burma: In May, the people of Burma faced their worst humanitarian crisis in over a century as deadly Cyclone Nargis tore through much of the country, killing tens of thousands of people and leaving up to one million of its citizens homeless. Most aid was blocked, or at best delayed, by the military government. Working with our local contacts in Burma, Global Visions was able to contribute directly to the rebuilding of homes and an orphanage in a village on the Irrawaddy Delta~ which had all been destroyed by the cyclone. We also assisted our local agent in purchasing supplies, food and water filtration systems which were distributed to the people who needed it most.
Water Wells in Cambodia: The Global Visions Fund sponsored the drilling of five water wells in Rael Village, Cambodia (in Pouk District a one hour drive from Siem Reap). Prior to this, 130 families in this very poor village depended on four shallow wells which did not provide clean water. Many of the residents (including children) were ill as a result of drinking, cooking and bathing in contaminated water. Global Visions and its donors sponsored five 20-30 meter deep wells which now provide clean water to nearly 500 people.
Our History/Mission
The Global Visions Fund, Inc. is a non-profit agency which provides direct assistance to non-governmental international charities in the form of supplies or financial contributions for specific programs and projects. As you can see by "Your Contributions at Work", we focus on the support of children in the international community including but not limited to their health, welfare, education and employment training.
Throughout our history, Global Visions Travel has provided guests with an (optional) opportunity to contribute to a local charity in the destination to which they are traveling. Thanks to the support of travelers as well as the generosity of others, The Global Visions Fund Inc. became a non-profit agency in September, 2006 thereby allowing us to pursue our missions while providing contributors with a tax deduction.
The Global Visions Fund, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. All donations are tax deductible. All contributions and contributors names remain completely confidential and are not shared or sold to any person or company (unless previous arrangements have been made to list you on the "Contributors" page).
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The Global Visions Fund, Inc.
