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Funding
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$5,537 (%)
As of Feb 13 02:57 2012
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Theme:
Economic Development
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Sponsor: CHF International
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Project duration: 1 Year
Project's area of focus: Humanitarian Aid through Economic Development
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The realities on the ground for 4 million Palestinians today show a society that is in dire need of humanitarian assistance:
> More than 65% of the population is living in poverty.
> Nearly 50% does not have a stable supply of food.
> 265,000 people are unemployed, and 24% of employed people have not received salaries since March 2006.
> 70% of the population is not connected to a sewerage system, and up to 80% of the areas water supply is distributed without being treated.
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Since 2005, CHF International has been a leading provider of humanitarian assistance aid here, providing critical services for thousands of unemployed, vulnerable families. |
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By creating jobs and providing skills-training, CHF's work is providing aid that not only meets the immediate needs of vulnerable families, but lays the foundation for them to help themselves in the long-term. |
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CHF's Food-for-Training program, for instance, is giving participants--particularly women--the opportunity to learn a new skill, earn an independent income, and build a greater sense of dignity.
- Mona Lisa Salib, Program Officer for the Middle East
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Erin Mote,
Manager of Resource Development
8601 Georgia Ave
Suite 800
Silver Spring, MD 20910
United States
301-587-4700
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CHF International's mission is to be a catalyst for long-lasting positive change in low- and moderate-income communities around the world, helping them to improve their social, economic and environmental conditions.
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The Cooperative Housing Foundation—now known simply as CHF International—serves more than 20 million people each year, empowering them to improve their lives and livelihoods for a better future. CHF currently has programs in more than 25 countries around the world, across Asia, Africa, Latin America & the Caribbean, Europe & the Caucasus, and the Middle East. Programs address economic development, community revitalization, microfinance and job creation, conflict mitigation, and other issues.
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Michael E. Doyle,
CEO and President
Founded in 1952
Employees: 2500
Volunteers: 30
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Other funding sources: United States Government and other governments, Multi-laterals, Bi-laterals, Foundations and Corporations
Religious Affiliation: N/A
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With over 19 years experience working with international development agencies in the West Bank and Gaza, Ms. Abu Hijleh is responsible for leading the CHF field team in the management of several programs aimed at employment generation through infrastructure development, using community participation approaches, housing and business development credit, and women’s economic empowerment.
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