Mark will share how a small, volunteer-run NGO (non-government organization) has spent the last 30 years helping the residents of a remote mountain village raise themselves out of poverty. He will describe the many challenges involved — lack of education, poor health, polluted water sources, and an uncaring government — and he will follow the organization’s progress as it brings in teams of doctors, teachers, and engineers who volunteer their time to solve those problems. Unknown to most, today there are over 250,000 NGO’s quietly serving the needs of the world’s disadvantaged. This presentation will present a first-hand look at one of those organizations, documenting the generosity of American volunteers and how this support helps the NGOS.
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