— 1 set of new clothing for 1 survivor — Bed & Mattress for 1 survivor 0 — Jewelry Making Tools For 1 Survivor

Summary
Made By Survivors, in partnership with Women's Interlink Foundation, is providing shelter and employment in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, India to 100 female survivors of sex trafficking. 0 will provide a 6 month training stipend for a survivor setting her on a path to a new life in which she can economically provide for herself safe from abuse and bondage.

Project Needs and Beneficiaries
There is no shelter or safe housing for human trafficking victims in the region, while many girls are taken from this region and sold into the sex trade. The Women's Interlink Foundation and TEN Charities want to provide the resources to protect the survivors and help them return to independent living.

Activities
The Women's Interlink Foundation shelter provides a safe living environment, where the survivors basic needs are met. Additionally survivors receive mental health therapy and basic literacy education in a supportive environment. The Made By Survivors jewelry center will provide vocational training in a goldsmithing which pays a high wage in India.

Potential Long Term Impact
In 2012-13, Made By Survivors and WIF will train 100 women and youth in the income generation projects. The success of participants will increase their self esteem, confidence, mental and physical health. Their income will become stable, allowing them to care for themselves and families. Participants' economic stability and confidence will provide leadership and decision making opportunities within their families and the community at large.

Project Message
I am anxious to be in the jewelry program and to learn a new skill that will hopefully put me on a path to independence.
- Metu, Survivor of human trafficking at WIF shelter

Project Sponsor: The Emancipation Network, Inc.
Theme: Women and Girls | Location: India
Funding to Date: $0 | Need:$70,000
Project #9830 on GlobalGiving.org

— School Health Club — HIV/AIDS Testing for 10 — Emergency Medical Treatment

Summary
With just a micro-grant, Tabitha Festo started selling vegetables on the streets of Nairobi and started a medical clinic out of her home. With much dedication and partnership, that same clinic today has grown to serve tens thousands in the heart of Kibera. Your assistance will help continue the work that Tabitha started by providing healthcare, family planning, counseling, and testing/laboratory services through the Tabitha Clinic for 45,000+ people in the Kibera slum of Nairobi, Kenya.

Project Needs and Beneficiaries
Kibera, located in Nairobi, Kenya, is one of the most densely populated urban settlements worldwide. Because Kibera lacks basic government services, like sanitation and sewage, the slum's 1 million residents suffer from many infectious diseases. Meanwhile, there is a severe shortage of health services. The Tabitha Medical Clinic provides basic healthcare to 45,000 Kibera residents annually and serves as the referral clinic in the slum for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC).

Activities
CFK's clinic provides free HIV testing and treatment and organizes support groups for those living with the disease, in addition to providing treatment for those with diseases like cholera, malaria, TB, and influenza. Outside the clinic, health clubs in schools focus on prevention and teach youth basic sexual health education. To increase prevention, CFK is currently training 100 community health care workers to provide basic care and promote improved hygiene behaviors to 10,000 homes.

Potential Long Term Impact
An estimated 7-12% of Kibera's population suffers from HIV/AIDS and thousands die annually of preventable disease. Through your help and the work of Carolina for Kibera outcomes will be three fold: 1) Kibera will have healther families with improved access to healthcare, 2) Community action will decrease illness from preventable disease and 3) Mothers, children and those living with HIV/AIDS will have comprehensive care.

Project Message
"If it had not been for the Tabitha Clinic, I would not be alive. From the moment I started going there I have not paid for any tablets, which I would not have been able to do."
- Joseph Achieng, Tabitha Clinc patient & community health worker

Project Sponsor: Carolina for Kibera, Inc.
Theme: Health | Location: Kenya
Funding to Date: $0 | Need:$26,000
Project #9865 on GlobalGiving.org

— will provide one training workshop on securing employment — will pay for a vocational aptitude exam for each intern — will support one week's salary for an intern

Summary
The Kateri Tekakwitha Fund developed the Internship Program to support recent high school graduates as they begin their job search, a process that often takes up to one year. Through strategic partnerships with private and public institutions, the Internship Program enables young indigenous women living in the Guatemalan Highlands to gain critical career experience, while earning a stipend to help support them and their families.

Project Needs and Beneficiaries
In Guatemala the national average employment for women is 42%, this number drops to 40.8% in Chimaltenango. For recent graduates finding paid positions in their chosen fields is very difficult without work experience. According to a 2010 study of the Kateri Tekakwitha Fund graduates have very high employment rates at 84%, with 71% in the formal sector. However, it took an average of eleven months for the women to find employment.

Activities
The Fund has supported 1-2 individuals in local internships for 6-12 month periods during the past 5 years. During 2012 the Fund seeks to expand the program by hiring a local coordinator to establish professional relationships with a variety of businesses and non-profit organizations and select young women for internship opportunities. These relationships would allow for the placement, supervision, and further professional development of up to 5 selected indigenous women.

Potential Long Term Impact
When surveyed in 2010, 84% of former Kateri Tekakwitha Fund recipients were currently employed. The women expressed that their increased economic security is critically important to them. One woman stated, "I know how to better face life. I have more opportunities in different places, and I have a sense of security". Others said "because I have a salary I can help my family" and "we don't have to suffer a single day anymore without food", expressing their gratitude for the Fund.

Project Message
"I am profoundly thankful for the space the Fund has given me as an intern. I am satisfied because I have gained a lot of work experience".
- Silvia Chex, Former Intern

Project Sponsor: Kateri Tekakwitha Fund
Theme: Women and Girls | Location: Guatemala
Funding to Date: $0 | Need:$3,000
Project #9862 on GlobalGiving.org

— will enable our volunteers to continue working on the Peru project — will enable our volunteers to contribute a half working day on the Peru project — will help us develop design for 1 product

Summary
We work to create economic opportunities for artisans in developing regions by providing them with design inputs, small business skills and access to new markets.

We travel the world to find hard-working artisans and help them merge traditional craft techniques with contemporary design, and then sell their products in boutiques in the U.S. and the Caribbean. Through our "Give Back" program, proceeds are then re-invested in the very communities we serve towards community development.

Project Needs and Beneficiaries
AGF has a dedicated team of 20 volunteers who work with the Executive Director to support AGF's work with artisans. It also has a sales staff of 5 persons who work to provide access to new outlets in the US for the products made by the artisans.

Out of our 20 volunteers, 7 work from our office and the rest work remotely. For our 7 volunteers, we need a minimum of 3 computers. At present we have only 2, one laptop and one desktop computer. This is not sufficient for our growing needs.

Activities
We are raising funds to buy a computer and a backup storage device for our US office. Currently, only 1 or 2 volunteers are able to come in to work at the same time because of the lack of computers. Our volunteers are willing to come in for longer hours but are unable to do so due to the lack of computers. AGF has two new projects coming up and we need an extra computer and a backup storage device to ensure that we are able to provide the time and commitment that these projects need.

Potential Long Term Impact
As part of our Project Home, we are planning to expand our work with women artisans in Peru and start a new project in the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota that is the poorest reservation in the US. The additional computer will be critical to help our volunteer staff work more effectively on these new commitments. The computer and the backup storage disk will also play an important role in building our office infrastructure and capacity to provide support on these projects.

Project Message
I've always subscribed to the idea that "conditions create great things". AGF is creating change but without adequate tools stateside we cannot continue to serve the communities at the level we do.
- Elizabeth Firgeleski, President and Founder

Project Sponsor: A Global Friendship
Theme: Economic Development | Location: United States
Funding to Date: $0 | Need:$1,700
Project #9861 on GlobalGiving.org

— provides scholarship for an elementary-middle school student in Turkey for 1 month — provides scholarship for a high school student in Turkey for 1 month — provides scholarship for one college student in Turkey for 1 month

Summary
She has the Power to change her community! You have the Power to EmPower Her!
BTF has established a scholarship fund to honor Medine Memi (a young victim of honor killing from SE Turkey) to raise awareness of this horrible crime and to provide scholarships for underprivileged young women from her region. BTF continues to champion educational initiatives throughout Turkey as an effective means to reduce gender inequality and discrimination.

Project Needs and Beneficiaries
Turkey is one of the countries where honor crimes occur with alarming frequency. The honor killings and violence against women cannot be solved by legal measures alone although legal measures are crucial. Raising awareness through education and economic development are also important in combating this problem. Literacy in children in Turkey is improving, however, girls are still significantly disadvantaged: unschooled girls to boys ratio in Turkey is 2 to 1.

Activities
There is a strong correlation between violence against women and women's social power and equality and a baseline of development, associated with access to basic resources, health care, and human capital, such as literacy. Based on this principle, BTF will provide scholarships to champion new beginnings for young girls and women in Turkey through educational opportunities.

Potential Long Term Impact
The scholarships will provide economic assistance to underprivileged young girls and women in creating a better future for themselves, their communities, and us all. Ultimately, these scholarships will help build communities where every young girl has the same opportunity to succeed, the chance to live out her dreams, and honor killings are a thing of the past.

Project Message
"When You Educate A Girl, You Educate A Community"
- an African proverb, an Educator

Project Sponsor: Bridge to Turkiye Fund
Theme: Education | Location: Turkey
Funding to Date: $0 | Need:$20,000
Project #9853 on GlobalGiving.org

— Contributes toward a Microloan for a Ugandan woman to start a business — Contributes toward a Microloan for a Ugandan woman to start a business — Provides a Microloan for a Ugandan woman to start a business

Summary
The Women in Support of Education-Microfinance and Empowerment (WISE-ME) initiative aims to provide both financial literacy and fiscal independence to women in the Elsie Lushaya Women's Group in Uganda. These women use -0 microloans to start businesses that allow them to better provide for their families, achieve a higher standard of living, and provide their children with an education. Our program is unique because we partner US women who provide seed money for loans with the recipient.

Project Needs and Beneficiaries
WISE was launched in October 2010 after we conducted a study which indicated illiterate parents were one of the major impediments to children completing primary school. Women who have never had an education simply do not see the benefits of their children becoming literate. Additionally, chronically poor women do not have the means to provide basic food & healthcare for their children, let alone the costs of schooling. The program helps to address the issues of delinquency and school drop outs.

Activities
WISE-ME uses targeted, conditional microloans to both alleviate financial need & provide women a foundation for long term income stability. Strategically, women are drawn from the school parent body. Once they are trained in basic financial literacy, they receive an initial -0 microloan, payable with interest, to start their own business. WISE works hand in hand with the women, providing continuing business education & assisting on-site to help them establish a solid financial foundation.

Potential Long Term Impact
As the women successfully operate businesses, they receive access to increasingly larger loan amounts, eventually transitioning to independent loans. 99% of borrowers were able to double their income within six months of joining the program. Additionally, 20% have hired employees, initiating a trickle-down effect in the local economy. Equally importantly, the loan mandates each borrower to keep her children in school, thus providing the foundation for long-term literacy & economic stability.

Project Message
It is rewarding to know that my donation made a difference. I was so happy to see the joy & pride in Ketty's eyes. I realize that although she is the recipient, I am the one who was enriched!
- Rebecca Mulholland, Expanding Horizons Volunteer to Uganda

Project Sponsor: Mpambara Cox Foundation
Theme: Women and Girls | Location: Uganda
Funding to Date: $0 | Need:$6,000
Project #9847 on GlobalGiving.org

— Will pay school fees for one child — Will equip one child with stationary — Will equip one child with school clothes

Summary
Without school stationary, school clothes and money to pay school fees these 600 children will not be able to continue schooling and will become street children without a future. If they are assisted they will be able to built a future for themselves and be able to break the circle of poverty that they are in.

Project Needs and Beneficiaries
Extreme poverty due to unemployment and lack of education, which affects families and especially children. Children are taken out of school as parents do not have money to pay for schooling. The 600 children will benefit from funding as they will be able to continue schooling and be able to break the poverty cycle that they are in.

Activities
If the children are able to get an education, they will be able to secure employment after they finish their education. This will enable them to obtain work and they will be able to care for their families.

Potential Long Term Impact
Eradication of poverty and illiteracy. The 600 children and their families.

Project Message
I always had someone who could look after me and provide me with what I needed and therefore I want these children to have the same opportunities that I had.
- Kathy Fourie, Social Worker

Project Sponsor: ACVV PE SOUTH
Theme: Children | Location: South Africa
Funding to Date: $0 | Need:$79,317
Project #9313 on GlobalGiving.org

— Set of jewelry files for 1 survivor — 6 months of training metals 0 — One set of tools for making jewelry

Summary
Made By Survivors trains survivors of human trafficking to make jewelry. This skill provides income, independence, increased social status, & confidence to dream & hope. Survivors of sexual slavery go from having the most shameful job in society to having one that is valued & admired. Made By Survivors has jewelry centers in Kolkata & Mumbai, plus 1 new one being established in Jalpaiguri, India.

0 provides 6 months of paid training, setting the survivor on a path of freedom.

Project Needs and Beneficiaries
Poverty is one of the main reasons a girl is trafficked or sold into slavery. Survivors of human trafficking want and need jobs that will enable them to make financial decisions that protect their freedom and give them respect from men & the community.

Activities
Made By Survivors works with girls rescued from sex trafficking, teaching them jewelry making/goldsmithing while living at the aftercare shelters. The jewelry is purchased and sold through the website Madebysurvivors.com. Goldsmithing pays a fair wage in India and is a career that brings increased social status to these girls who were once sex slaves. Made By Survivors commits to purchase the survivors jewelry whether she is at the shelter or returns to independent living.

Potential Long Term Impact
MBS Jewelry centers in Mumbai and Kolkata have been extremely successful in not only providing job skills and a sustainable income, but also in raising the status of women. Jewelry fabrication has traditionally been a male dominated career in India. The survivors in our programs are breaking through barriers of gender roles, income potential, and leadership. With these skills and a financial independence survivors are able to move forward in their lives to achieve their personal dreams.

Project Message
I believe that to be happy in life, the two things you need are love & faith. Because with love & faith, one can achieve anything. With this jewelry program, I am sure I will have a bright future.
- Asha, Survivor of sex trafficking employed by MBS

Project Sponsor: The Emancipation Network, Inc.
Theme: Women and Girls | Location: India
Funding to Date: $0 | Need:$96,000
Project #9848 on GlobalGiving.org

— Donation to the Wounded Warrior Project in memory of Rick McCue — Donation to the Wounded Warrior Project in memory of Rick McCue — Donation to the Wounded Warrior Project in memory of Rick McCue

Summary
Rick McCue, the rock of Hilton Worldwide's Luxury & Lifestyle team, passed away on February 11, 2012 due to cardiac arrest. In memory of Rick, his family has requested that donations be sent to the Wounded Warrior Project. If you'd like to send a special note to the family, please choose the option to make the donation a gift in memory of Rick and address the Tribute eCard to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Project Needs and Beneficiaries
The Hilton Worldwide community is saddened to report that Rick McCue passed away Saturday, February 11, 2012, due to cardiac arrest. Rick was the rock of the Luxury & Lifestyle team, a loving family man, a great friend and an outstanding person. Throughout his cancer battle, Rick was a source of inspiration with his toughness and determination, as well as his absolute insistence on putting everyone else's needs before his own.

Activities
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be sent to the Wounded Warrior Project. All donations to this fund will go directly to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Potential Long Term Impact
Rick will continue to serve as inspiration to the Hilton Worldwide community. His contributions will not be forgotten.

Project Message
Far more than just a colleague, Rick was a mentor and friend to many during his career.
- John Vanderslice, Global Head Luxury & Lifestyle Brands, Hilton

Project Sponsor: GlobalGiving
Theme: Democracy and Governance | Location: United States
Funding to Date: $10,000 | Need:$25,000
Project #9863 on GlobalGiving.org

4 — Allows an athlete to compete in any sport season of their choice 0 — Supports an athlete's participation (Regional and State) for six months 0 — Supports an athlete's participation (Regional and State) for an entire year

Summary
a month for 12 months allows an individual with intellectual disabilities to compete in Special Olympics Oregon for an entire season. Special Olympics Oregon provides Training for Life to more than 8,000 athletes each year, yet there are still more than 100,000 individuals that could benefit from our programs.

Project Needs and Beneficiaries
Although Special Olympics Oregon serves the largest disability population in the state, there are 100,000 more Oregonians that could benefit from our year-round programs.

Activities
Special Olympics Oregon never turns away an athlete who is interested in our programs. With the demand for participating in our programs growing every day, Special Olympics Oregon needs supporters to help these individuals. You can support an athlete by donating on a month for 12 months.

Potential Long Term Impact
Having a donor base that is committed to supporting these individuals on a consistent basis only at a month will allow young children to participate in our program for years. Many of our athletes have been in our programs for decades and this is the only social activity they have. It is proven that those involved in our programs are more employable, do better in school and have a better relationships with their families.

Project Message
"She wanted to play sports in the regular system but she was always on the bench. Special Olympics got her out there so she could compete. She then lettered in three sports in high school"
- Laurie Paynter, Mother of an Athlete

Project Sponsor: Special Olympics Oregon
Theme: Sport | Location: United States
Funding to Date: $0 | Need:$25,000
Project #9857 on GlobalGiving.org