International Friends of Belize (IFOB)

Mission

International Friends of Belize is a volunteer-run, nonprofit organization whose members and supporters share a common interest in strengthening community-based development in Belize.

Programs

IFOB has an established Secondary School Scholorship program and Small Project Grant program. IFOB has annual membership events and quarterly e-newsletters to communicate our progress and needs.

Current Projects on GlobalGiving

Funding 15 'service' scholarships in Belize

Personnel Overview

Kristi Drexler - President
Kristi Drexler served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Belize from 1997-1999. In Belize, Kristi worked at a field research station and with the Forestry Department's Protected Areas program. She now instructs environmental health, human ecology, and geology courses and works with New Mexico State University to develop and coordinate the Belize Field School, a field program for wildlife students.

Robin Mardeusz - Director
Robin Mardeusz served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Punta Gorda, Belize, from 1999-2001. Robin worked for the Ministry of Education in the 47 primary schools of southern Belize as a Curriculum Development and Training Officer. Robin currently resides in Washington, DC, and has pursued a career in international development.

Laura Martinez - Director
Laura Martinez served as a Peace Corps Volunteer near San Ignacio Belize from 1998-2000. Laura worked as a Rural Community Development officer with the Department of Human Development. Laura now works for a non-profit organization that pools dollars from foundation, corporate, government, and individual donors to support capacity building among Latino-led nonprofits in the U.S. and Latin America.

Personnel Statistics

Robin Mardeusz,
Communications Director
Founded in 2004
Employees: 0
Volunteers: 11

Financial Statistics

Budget (2006): $5,870
Budget (2005): $4,800
Maximum Budget: $5,870
Overhead: 13 %
Other funding sources: membership dues, donations
Religious Affiliation: None