Global Vision International Charitable Trust

Mission

Working with local grassroots charities and NGOs in over 30 countries across the globe, the Global Vision International (GVI) Charitable Trust manages and fundraises for numerous long-term programs. These further the works of GVI and their partners and aim to alleviate poverty, illiteracy, environmental degradation and climate change through: education; nutrition; conservation and capacity building.

Programs

Global Eden Project Teaching Programs across Latin America Plan Ancianos across Latin America Seed Scheme across Latin America Sustainable Stoves across Latin America The Mkwiro fund, working with orphans and the poor in Kenya Other projects in around 30 countries worldwide

Current Projects on GlobalGiving

Help Feed 200 Neglected Elderly in Guatemala	School for Mayan Children, Lake Atitlán, Guatemala	Fuel Efficient, Life Saving Stoves for 40 Families	School Meals at Lake Atitlán, Guatemala
Free & Sustainable Secondary Education, Guatemala	Energy Efficient Cooking Stoves in Lake Atitlán	Free Education in the Desert around Arequipa, Peru	More than Just Scholarships in Rural Ecuador
Sustainable Education and Training, Rural Honduras	Clean water for 2,700 on Wasini Island, Kenya	Help feed 1000 Indigenous People in Honduras

Personnel Overview

Andy Woods-Ballard - Director of Operations
Andy is an international environmental and development project director with experience in the leadership and training of staff across Africa and Latin America, working with governmental, non-governmental and voluntary organizations, Universities and international conservation organizations. Andy now runs the GVI-CT in the UK and aids with fundraising and management for projects internationally.

Ropa Mohamed - Mkwiro Village Vice Chairman
Ropa was born in Mkwiro village and lives there with his family. He is a tradesman and the principal builder with in the community and has been elected Vice Chairman of the village committee, representing one of the principal local leaders within the community. An active member of the community he has attended training workshops on sustainable income generating projects.

Rachel Crouthers - GVI Expedition Manager, Kenya
Rachel is a marine biologist who has worked with GVI for four years both in Mexico and Kenya. As expedition manager in Kenya she works closely with the Mkwiro community to support education, awareness and development projects, promoting community conservation through sustainable resource use. Her knowledge of swahili and close interaction with community members makes her a vital link for GVI.

Personnel Statistics

Andy Woods-Ballard,
Director of Operations
Founded in 2005
Employees: 1
Volunteers: 0

Financial Statistics

Budget (2006): $ 100,000
Budget (2005): $ 30,000
Overhead: 0 %
Other funding sources: GVI (www.gvi.co.uk) covered running costs for the last two years. Ex-volunteers from GVI (www.gvi.co.uk) grant and trust funds and US, Australian and UK companies, provided funds for our projects.
Religious Affiliation: none