Philippines Emergency Relief Grant

An emergency relief grant of $450USD was sent to CERV (the Center for Education, Research, and Volunteering,) our partner in the Philippines. The grant will be used to help them in their continued efforts to assist the victims of typhoon Ketsana.

Eat So They Can Grants

A grant for $687USD was given to the Pipeline IDP Camp located near Nakuru to assist in the construction of 10 new houses for residents living in temporary shelter.

A 2nd grant for $1,376.30 was sent to Shelter Children’s Home in Kenya to enable them to reconnect their electricity. This funding will not only allow them to facilitate nighttime activities, but will also reactivate the bore hole run by electricity. Without a functioning bore hole, the staff and children had to fetch their water from a local stream. We are so appreciative of our donors to allow us to aid these wonderful organizations!

Good Practice Orphanage Research

Eliza Raymond, grants coordinator for GVN Foundation has recently returned from Kenya where she completed a fundraising trek climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro and then went on to research good practice in orphanages. The outcome of the project was an orphanage development framework which will be used to structure grant distribution and evaluate the success of grants. Well done Eliza and thank you for your efforts!

GVN Foundation Grant - VICDA

GVN Foundation sent a grant for $1,406.23 to our partner in Kenya. $360.00 will go to sponsor children at Shelter Children’s Orphanage. $1,102.81 will be used for the IDP Pipeline International Fundraiser. Grant money will be spent on materials to build homes for those families currently residing in tents. This grant will not only enable the families living in an IDP camp to physically improve their lives, but help them regain their dignity.

GVN Relief/Assessment Team Headed to Haiti

Wellington, New Zealand, January 22, 2010 — The Global Volunteer Network (GVN) will send an advanced team of GVN relief professionals into Haiti on January 24th, 2010 thanks to a private organisation in Jamaica and public support. The Global Volunteer Network (GVN) is a private, Non Government Organization (NGO) based in Wellington, New Zealand. GVN currently has volunteer positions available throughout 21countries.
In response to the Haiti disaster Colin Salisbury, Global Volunteer Network (GVN) Founder and President has commissioned an advanced team of relief professionals – all private individuals who have readily volunteered to lend their expertise and support – headed by Nadine McNeil, GVN Foundation Board Member who has over 20 years experience working in the UN, including a three year assignment in Indonesia following the 2004 tsunami.
“The team will make an initial assessment of the immediate needs on the ground, specifically addressing water/sanitation, health/safety, psycho-social trauma support, and logistics/ distribution. The recommendations coming from the initial assessment team will drive the GVN Haitian re-building/support volunteer projects for the next 12-18 months,� says Salisbury.
Salisbury says that the international community, both the public and private sectors have been quick to respond but more needs to be done.

“I am urging everyone to act. Whether you dig deep and put your hands in your pockets, volunteer, or send prayers, please do something. We can all do something.�
If you are interested in joining a GVN volunteer team in Haiti over the coming 12 months, please visit the GVN website: http://www.globalvolunteernetwork.org/haiti/
GVN-Foundation, the non-profit arm of GVN which provides financial assistance to communities in need has also launched an emergency appeal to assist the victims. Donations to the Haiti Disaster Relief Fund can be made online through the GVN-Foundation:http://www.gvnfundraising.org/cause/Haitidisasterrelief

About Global Volunteer Network (GVN):
The Global Volunteer Network (GVN) offers volunteer service opportunities in community projects around the world. GVN currently provides volunteer programs through their partner organizations in 21 countries throughout South America, Africa, and Asia. The GVN vision is to support the work of local community organizations in developing countries through the placement of international volunteers.
For additional information on Global Volunteer Network, and their Haiti relief/volunteer efforts, or to organize an interview please contact Lauren McMahon:
Contact:
Lauren McMahon, Communications Manager, Global Volunteer Network
+64 4 920 1450 or +64 21328400
lauren@volunteer.org.nz www.globalvolunteernetwork.org

GVN Foundation Grants - CETU

GVN Foundation has just sent 2 grants to CETU, one of our partners in Uganda. A $5,000 ESTC grant was sent to assist in constructing a new kitchen at Springs of Hope. A sponsorship grant was also sent for $617.71 to assist in the running costs incurred at Springs of Hope. We are so grateful for everyone who supports CETU and their ongoing efforts to improve the lives of the children who attend Spring of Hope!

GVN Foundation Grants - December 2009

Samoa, Pacific Islands
$887.32 – Samoa Emergency Relief Grant

The Real Uganda, Uganda
$258.00 - Sponsorship Grant: To assist with running costs for the Hope for Africa Children’s Village
$967.00 – General Project Grant: Used to cement the classrooms at the children’s village.
$125.00 - International Fundraiser Grant - Support for The Real Uganda

VSN, Nepal

$6,336.33 - Everest Grant: To be used to cover the Brighter Future Children’s Home’s 1st Quarter Running Costs
$6,621.97 – General Project Grant: To be used to assist with the Shinging Stars Children’s Home build.

Tangare Foundation, Ecuador
$469.23 – General Project Grant: To assist La Hesperia with building a classroom for a new primary school.

Peruvian Hearts, Peru
$171.72 – Sponsorship Grant: To assist with ongoing running costs at the Hogar Mercedes de Jesus.
$5,142.92 – International Fundraiser Grant: Will be used to build a new dining room and kitchen at a primary school in Pampallacta.
$773.24 – International Fundraiser Grant – Associacion Wara Fundraiser for general funding.
$66.52 – International Fundraiser Grant - To be used for sponsorship funding for Wara.
$4,999.00 – Machu Picchu Grant: Will be used to build a new dining room and kitchen at a primary school in Pampallacta.

GVN Vietnam Grants

GVN Foundation has recently given 4 grants to our partners in Vietnam. A general project grant of $5000.00 was given for food, equipment and physio therapy treatments. A grant of $601.16 was given for ongoing sponsorships. An emergency relief grant was sent for $4,952.58 to assist in immediate needs and emergency relief from the effects of the Typhoon Ketsana which ravaged some of the poorest areas of Vietnam. An international fundraiser grant was sent to the Kha family for $289.05.

International Fundraiser Grant for Wara-Peruvian Hearts

GVN Foundation have just sent an international fundraiser grant of $888.09 to our partner Peruvian Hearts in Peru. The grant will be used to support a community center called Asociación Wara. Thank you to Valerie and Steve for your amazing fundraising efforts!

Emergency Appeal - Philippines Update

We have just wired an additional $1,024.21 to our partner in the Philippines, CERV. These funds will be used to continue CERV’s emergency relief work with the victims of Typhoon Ketsana. Thank you to everyone who has donated to this appeal.