Vivian Onano, Global Give Back Circle (CGI 2010)
MISSION
To harness the talents of women globally to transition disadvantaged girls out of the circle of poverty and into a circle of social participation, contribution, fulfillment and independence.
METHODOLOGY
Through the institutionalization of a sustainable Give Back Ethos that links the giving of ‘one-to-one mentorship’ and ‘financial help’ from one generation to the next, through each receiver’s personal commitment to Giving Back.
FOCUS
Girls committed to making the journey to high school graduation; girls who will return to the circle of poverty after graduation, unless intervention provides them with the tertiary education they need to claim independence and live fulfilled lives.
APPROACH
A Mentoring Model supports a Five-Phase Transitioning Process that integrates the support and talents of global and local institutions, communities and resources.
ENABLERS
Modern Communication technology is leveraged to enable strong one-to-one relationships, across towns and borders, whereby personal engagement erases ignorance, fosters understanding and allows anyone to participate as a global citizen.
STRUCTURE
Based on the principles and values of Giving Back and designed to connect the resources available through global reach with the implementation capabilities only realized through community alignment and involvement. Our global team of mentors work closely with our local team of mentors to ensure the GGBC is embedded at a local level and becomes part of the local culture. The Global Give Bank Circle is incorporated in the state of Texas, maintains a US Tax Identification Number and is in the final stages of receiving 501 (c) (3) IRS tax exempt status.
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