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KISORO COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS ASSOCIATION

*KISORO COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS ASSOCIATION (KCVA) *Who we Are* *KCVA* is a local, volunteer-driven NGO/CBO based in *Kisoro District, South-Western Uganda*. Started in the early 2000s by Kisoro residents who wanted to tackle poverty, HIV/AIDS, and poor farming yields in their own communities. *What we Do* KCVA *utilizes* local volunteers, international volunteers and partnerships to run programs in 5 main areas: 1. *Farming & Food Security* Trains small holder farmers on improved potato, beans, and vegetable farming. Teaches post-harvest handling, kitchen gardens, and links groups to markets. 2. *Women & Youth Empowerment* Forms Village Savings groups + SACCOs. Teaches record keeping, bargaining, and business skills. Helps women speak up in community meetings. 3. *Health Support* Community education on malaria, nutrition, maternal health, and HIV/AIDS. Home visits for vulnerable families. Supports school fees for orphans. 4. *Environment* Tree planting and soil conservation on Kisoro’s steep hills. Works to reduce conflict between farmers and wildlife near Mgahinga Gorilla Park. 5. *Education* Back-to-school drives for girls, adult literacy circles, and scholastic materials for vulnerable kids. *How we Work* -Volunteer model : Trained local volunteers mobilize communities and follow up weekly. Keeps costs low, trust high. - *Partnership model*: KCVA doesn’t work alone. It partners with INGOs in Kisoro District and abroad for extension staff and volunteers Founded Early 2000s Status Registered CBO/NGO with Kisoro District & NGO Bureau Based, Kisoro District Uganda **Beneficiaries** Small holder farmers, women, youth, vulnerable children

Greenhouse Ministries

Greenhouse Ministries exists through local volunteers and provides relational ministries that are designed to inspire, give hope, and change lives of the individuals who enter our doors.

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

African Leadership and Reconciliation Ministries, Inc.

ALARM develops servant leaders in the African Church and community who reconcile and transform lives affected by conflict and injustice.

Dallas, Texas

Amputee Coalition of America, Inc.

To reach out to and empower people affected by limb loss to achieve their full potential through education, support and advocacy, and to promote limb loss prevention.

Knoxville, Tennessee

BACKPACK BEGINNINGS

To provide child-centric services to feed, comfort and clothe children in need.

Greensboro, North Carolina

Court Appointed Special Advocates of New Hampshire, Inc.

CASA of NH is dedicated to ensuring a qualified, compassionate adult will fight for a child’s right to be safe, to be treated with respect, and to grow up with a loving family. Visit www.casanh.org and follow us at www.twitter.com/casanh

Manchester, New Hampshire

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Town & Country Humane Society

Making a difference in communities through dedicated service and impact.

Papillion, Nebraska

FUTURE GENERATION INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS INC

FGIM exists to provide hope and inspiration for the future generation of orphaned children living in Haiti by providing food, clothes, shelter, education and healthcare to the disadvantaged little girls living in the streets of Port-au-Prince.

Ft Worth, Texas

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DETROIT IMPACT INC

Making a difference in communities through dedicated service and impact.

DETROIT, Michigan

VILLAGE FAMILY SERVICES

The Village Family Services is distinguished by our overriding philosophy that children and families come first, all the time, in all ways.

North Hollywood, California

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American Horticultural Society

Making a difference in communities through dedicated service and impact.

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia

California Multi-Agency Support Services DBA: Los Angeles County Regional Training Center

Making a difference in communities through dedicated service and impact.

Fallbrook, California