English and a chance to live past 35 Dialysis drainage bags, filled with blood Patient and surrounded by his family CKDu patient showing his PD catheter

La Isla Network Inc.

Org #11642
Vetted since 2012
2008
year founded
$18,501
raised on GlobalGiving
11
years fundraising
2
projects funded
* Amounts in US Dollars

Mission

Our role is to eradicate the Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) epidemic that has widowed and orphaned entire communities, and in doing so disrupt unjust economic systems in Nicaragua that impose abusive conditions upon laborers. We will achieve this through investigative research, epidemiology studies, education, and consumer empowerment. We hope for a world eradicated of man-made epidemics where workers are not employed in hazardous circumstances without adequate safety precautions; and where we as consumers empowered by information, hold corporations responsible for exploitative practices, so that human rights and fair trade policies are universally implemented. La Isla Foundation seeks to em... read more

Projects (2)

Project Leaders
Linda Glaser
Linda Glaser
Jason Glaser
Jason Glaser
Team
Jason Glaser, Scott Montegna, Ilana Weiss
Organization Information
P.O. Box 816
Ada, Michigan 49301
United States
6165601044
Organization Information
P.O. Box 816
Ada, Michigan 49301
United States
6165601044

Project Reports

Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:

Felices Fiestas desde Nicaragua!

By Alaina Aristide | Project Assistant

Happy Holidays from Nicaragua! The La Isla Foundation staff and volunteers recently celebrated Thanksgiving here and we have our gratitude for your support more in mind now than ever. Sincere thanks... Read the full report ›

Improving Care for Those in Need

By Dorien Faber | Project Manager

Our work to improve life-extending treatment for those sick with Chronic Kidney Disease of nontraditional causes (CKDnT, formerly CKDu) is moving forward. To improve quality of care for those... Read the full report ›

New Advances with the Fight to End CKDu!

By Jennifer White | Development Specialist

BIG THANKS to all of you who have supported this project! You are part of improving vital healthcare in Nicaragua. And as we mentioned before, without your support we never would have received a huge... Read the full report ›
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