This week’s speaker was Jeff Power , U.S. Director of Partnerships Development for Global Hope Network International (GHNI). His job is to match partners, such as churches and community groups, with poor villages in Africa, the Mid-East and Asia. GHNI’s goal is for the village to achieve self-sustainability within 3 to 5 years in the following categories: income, water, food, wellness (including hygiene and waste management) and education.
Each village involved with the program is required to actively participate in the effort and must demonstrate a willingness to help themselves. GHNI’s process requires success in five areas: 1) local ownership, 2) trained guidance, 3) compassionate partners, 4) measurable results and 5) a healthy exit.
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Welcome to Indonesia
This morning, Sunrisers were treated to a special presentation on Indonesia by Rotary Youth Exchange Student, Ghina Raida Asilia from Jakarta. She is being hosted with Ken and Gail Markus, and attending Le Jardin on a full scholarship thanks to the efforts of Le Jardin 5th grade teacher Carolyn Hiatt and Director of Admissions Susie Taylor. Ghina is our club’s second Indonesian exchange student. Last year we sponsored Tya Noor.
Also, welcome to guests Gail Markus, Kelly McCanlies, Jeff DuPonte and Virgil Stinnit.
