GVN Foundation Raises 1 Million!

GVN Foundation is proud to announce that to date, over 1.2 million dollars has been raised to support our projects around the world. We are so excited to have hit such a milestone and want to thank all of our supporters, especially the caring individuals around the world who have donated and believed in the work we do. THANK YOU!

CERV Philippines Grant

Funding of $466.66 was sent to our partner in the Philippines in the form of a general project grant.

This grant will be used to repair a mechanical water pump and to implement a rice-growing project at a community in Pampanga Province in the Philippines.

New Grants!

GVN Foundation has just sent out a number of grants to our partners around the world. Here’s a little summary but please feel free to contact us if you’d like more details:

1. VICDA, Kenya
$11,807.60 ESTC/Kili Grant - This grant will be used to support a variety of orphanages and schools in Kenya both with immediate needs and long-term sustainability projects. The grant will also be used to build 7 houses for IDPs at Pipeline IDP camp.

$143.10 Sponsorship Grant - This grant will be used to support Shelter Children’s Home in Kenya.

2. VSN, Nepal
$1,616.49 General Project Grant – This is to help meet the final payments and set-up costs for the Shining Stars Childrens Home build.

$2,001.63 General Project Grant – This is to help cover the quarterly running costs for Brighter Future Childrens home.

$4,334.70 Everest Hike Grant – This is also to help cover the quarterly running costs for Brighter Future Childrens home.

3. ZOTE, South Africa
$10,000 General Project Grant - This grant was sent to ZOTE from Intel thanks to Mark Russell. The grant will be used to build a magnificent library and learning center in Manamani Village.

4. CETU, Uganda
$601.01 Sponsorship Grant - This was sent to CETU to assist with the running costs of Springs of Hope school.

5. Tangare Foundation, Ecuador
$482.10 General Project Grant - This was sent to assist with completing the construction of a Montessori school at La Hesperia Biological Station and Reserve.

6. Peruvian Hearts, Peru
$144.72 International Fundraiser Grant - This will be used to assist with the running costs of Huchuy Yachaq community center

$279.08 International Fundraiser Grant - This will be used to support children at Associacion Wara community center

$96.35 International Fundraiser Grant - This will be used to assist with the running costs of Associacion Wara community center

$85.86 Sponsorship Grant - This will be used to assist with the running costs of the Hogar Mercedes de Jesus in Anta

A huge thank you to all our donors! We are so grateful for your generosity.

Haiti Micro Grants

$5600 was recently sent to Haiti to be used as micro grants to support volunteer-led projects. Examples of the types of projects that are being carried out with these funds are:

- Voices of Croix de Bouquets Grant: A volunteer is collecting the written and oral stories generated by members of the community along with photos and illustrations. These stories will be published into a book and will be distributed back to the members of the community. GVN Foundation is covering the printing and postage costs.

- Community Benches Grant: Volunteers are building beautiful, colourful benches to distribute to local schools and orphanages in Jacmel. GVN Foundation is covering the costs of purchasing the timber and tools.

- Medical Grant: In memory of a little boy called Lele from a local orphanage in Jacmel, volunteers have been taking the children from this orphanage to receive medical check-ups. GVN Foundation is covering the costs of the medical attention and medicines.

- Construction Grant: A new structure is being built at a small orphanage in Jacmel to provide a temporary solution for their desperate need for more space. GVN Foundation covered the costs of purchasing timber, tarps and tools.

A huge thank you to all our Haiti donors!

Ethiopia Grant

An International Fundraiser grant of $1,147 was sent to Ethiopia on June 9th thanks to Knud Cyra-Korsgaard. This will be used to purchase computers for Mercy Ministry Home.

Haiti Update

GVN Foundation is excited to announce that we have raised over US$20,000 through our emergency appeal for Haiti. The first rotation of GVN volunteers are currently in Haiti and are conducting a needs assessment to determine the best use of these funds. We’ll keep you updated! Thank you to all our donors for their amazing generosity.

GVN Foundation Grant - The Real Uganda

The following grants have just been sent to the Real Uganda:

$7,000 ESTC grant – This will be used to assist with the construction of a small house for the founder, teachers and volunteers at PACE.

$323.31 General Project grant – This will be used for KACCAD’s malaria prevention program and to purchase food for Nalusse Primary School.

$191.08 Sponsorship grant – This will be used to assist with the ongoing running costs at Hope for Africa Children’s Village.

Thank you to all our donors who made these grants possible!

GVN Foundation Grant - VICDA

An Eat So They Can grant of $13,253.16 was sent to GVN Foundation partner VICDA (Volunteer International Community Development Africa) to be used to support several orphanages in and around Nairobi. Funds will be used to assist with immediate needs and sustainability projects. The grant will also be used to run a porridge program at several IDP camps.

GVN Foundation Grant-Peruvian Hearts

Several grants were sent to GVN Foundation’s partner in Peru, Peruvian Hearts.

$1,081.94 – Wara International Fundraiser Grant. Included in this grant is child sponsorship support and general funding.

$144.32 – Huchuy Yachaq International Fundraiser Grant. This amount is to be used for ongoing needs at Huchuy Yachaq.

$200.34 – Peruvian Hearts Sponsorship Grant. This sponsorship grant will assist Hogar Merecedes De Jesus’ with their running costs.

$365.51 – Emergency Relief Grant. This is to assist with Peruvian Hearts’ work to provide relief to the victims of the flooding.

VICDA Grant

A grant of $4,094.50 was sent as an International Fundraiser Grant for Kikopey IDP Camp

A $57.24 Sponsorship Grant was sent to support Kelly from Shelter Children’s Home for costs associated with studying.