Get Involved

Over the next several years, The Forgotten International plans to
establish over 20 donor groups that will help fund a variety of projects in
the U.S. and in countries across the world. These donor groups provide
resources that go towards programs that improve the health, education
and daily lives of impoverished women and children.

In addition, we assist individuals interested in giving their time to needy
organizations worldwide. These committed individuals offer a priceless
resource, their time and professional expertise. We will soon post
guidelines for volunteering in programs abroad.

By simply bringing together those who can help with those who need
help, and offering a mutual exchange of experiences, we have the
potential for transforming thousands, if not millions of lives. This is work
The Forgotten International helps to facilitate.
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               Getting involved with the work of
             The Forgotten International is easy:

  • First, prospective donor groups are formed of like-
    minded, socially conscious individuals who want to make a
    difference in the world and recognize that combating
    poverty requires a global solution.
  • These groups are then given an introductory presentation
    about the work of TFI and the challenges we face as a
    global community.
  • When the donor group decides to get involved they elect a
    steering committee to organize its members and select a
    country in which they would like to work.
  • TFI will then facilitate a visit to the donor group’s country
    of choice where they will be introduced to a variety of
    projects and organizations in need of resources.
  • Upon return, the donor group must then decide which
    project or projects they wish to sponsor and how to go
    about raising funds.
  • TFI will continue to act as liaison between the donor
    group and its chosen organizations, staying connected to
    both the donors and the donees.  We will make all
    necessary financial arrangements, monitor the progress of
    projects throughout the year and in years to come, and
    seek out new projects should the interest arise.  Above all,
    we will insure all donor funds are used in the manner in
    which they were intended.

Visit our Programs page to learn more
about this and other projects. Also check
our Future Projects page to see how
you can help with TFI's up-coming  
programs.

Why Use Donor Groups?

Donor groups are formed with the idea that combating poverty
is a collective effort and that by combining resources we can
make a greater difference.  Also, by creating an infrastructure
within the group we can better institutionalize their giving plan,
making it more effective in the long term.

Designation of Funds

Donor groups or individuals can specify a
project or a piece of a project that they
would like to see fulfilled with the use of
their funds.  For example, in 2008 the
San Jose Rotary made a donation to TFI
with the specification that a certain
amount fund a fellowship for a graduate
student to teach in a village school in
Uganda that summer.
Kusumpur Village School in India was given
much-needed resources during a TFI group
visit in 2006.

We want to hear from you!
Please contact TFI and provide us with
information about yourself, your group,
or any program or country you might be
interested in working with.

info@theforgottenintl.org
or



We would love to talk with you about
creating partnerships that will bring help
and hope to needy women and children
around the world.