100-Strong: Invest in the Power of Women

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Train a grassroots team of Nicaraguan women to manage anti-poverty projects in their own communities
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If we reach at least $9,500, then We will give money to: Fundacion Comunicada

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In Nicaragua, like everywhere else, powerful women are getting things done. The women of Comunicada Foundation juggle family duties, make ends meet, and still find the passion to better their communities. With little or no formal training, they host women’s health workshops, run cooperative businesses, and manage micro-banks. How much more could they do if they DID have formal training? Nicaragua’s future rests not with the UN or World Bank, but in the hands of these talented leaders. We must invest in their skills. You can help Comunicada Foundation do that. Join 100-Strong, our North American sister group. With your support, we’ll transform a grassroots team of Nicaraguan women into effective, powerful professionals in sustainable development. We ask you to pledge the same amount for three consecutive years, and incubate our crucial early development. As one of only 100, you’re more than a donor. You create a relationship, and a lifetime of change for a woman in Nicaragua.

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Lizzy Gore
Lizzy Gore
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Lizzy Gore
Lizzy Gore started this discussion on Nov 16, 2008

Where can I get more info on Comunicada?
www.comunicada.org

Where will the Money Go?
Your contribution will pay for consulting and technical training to build the capacity of our executive council, and help us recruit and train more grassroots leaders through our community projects. You will also help cover the costs of transportation, utilities in our office space, and educational materials for workshops (flyers, markers, easels, etc.) You can choose to receive updates on our impact so you know how your contribution is being spent.

Is my contribution tax deductible?
Not this year. While Comunicada is legally constituted as a tax-exempt organization in Nicaragua, as of yet we have no legal U.S. entity, which means that contributions are not tax-deductible. However, it is likely that your pledges in 2010 and 2011 will be.

Why are you asking for a 3-year pledge?
Comunicada is entering a crucial period of growth. In the next three years, we want to solidify our best programs, train women leaders as effective managers, and collect proof that we’re improving women’s lives. With your support, we can focus on getting better at what we do, instead of scrambling for scarce international funds. Comunicada’s focus on capacity-building at the grassroots level sets us apart from many other organizations. It also means that our efforts take time to grow. Support like yours is crucial in an era when many grant-makers demand fast results.

Why train grassroots leaders when you could hire development professionals?
There is increasing consensus in the field of development that efforts to eradicate poverty depend on local capacity and participation. We believe passionately in the power of grassroots leaders for exactly this reason. Rather than letting our communities depend on outsiders with technical training, we want to train women like Carmen (left), a member of our executive council, who have proven themselves as leaders in their own communities. These leaders’ deep relationships and years of experience in their communities count as valuable expertise often missing in NGOs.

How else can I get involved?
You can choose to receive updates about the progress of our projects, correspond personally with a leader who is benefitting from your support, and network with other members. You can also contribute your expertise to our projects, travel to Nicaragua to visit, or join our North American advisory board.

Please contact lizzy_gore{no_spam}@yahoo.com for information on these opportunities. (delete the {no_spam} from the address above.)

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