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About Jagriti Foundation

The Jagriti Foundation supports the empowerment of women by working with women's organizations around the globe to facilitate international cultural exchanges and cross-cultural learning. Jagriti aims to:

• Awaken and enhance understanding and respect for different ways of life
• Awaken and expand the potential of women to make a difference in their lives and the lives of others
• Improve the quality of life for women globally
• Share knowledge and resources with women throughout the world

International Voluntary Service Activities

Jagriti programs center on collaboration with grassroots women’s organizations in developing countries of Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe. These organizations are dedicated to strengthening the position of women in their societies through income generation, women's rights and legal change, access to health, education, agricultural improvement and other activities. The Jagriti Foundation works directly with these women’s organizations in ways that support their own goals and objectives. Jagriti believes that women's organizations, within their own cultures, know best how to proceed.

The Foundation's programs aim to support their efforts by creating bridges between women in different parts of the world. Bridging Worlds provides the opportunity for women to step outside their own countries and cultures by volunteering to work with a Women's Organization for a period of one to six months. Bridging Worlds is open to all women 20 years of age and older. As part of the Jagriti Foundation mission to further and support the empowerment of women Bridging Worlds aims to:

1. Create bridges between individual women and women's organizations
2. Provide opportunities to share knowledge and skills with other women
3. Awaken and enhance understanding and respect for different ways of life
4. Awaken and expand the potential of women to make a difference in their own lives and the lives of others.

An important component of the Bridging Worlds Program is to match the skills and interest of the volunteer with the needs and work of the host Women's Organization. In order to make the matches, a comprehensive application and selection process will be completed. It is therefore important to note that not all applicants may qualify for placement.

Volunteer for Prosperity Opportunities
Number of Opportunities	100+
Geographic Regions	Africa, Asia, Latin America
Health & Prosperity Sectors	Health, Capacity Building, Education, HIV/AIDS, Women Youth Empowerment
Types of Opportunities	Management, Technical
Average Duration of Projects	12 weeks
Volunteer Profile Summary
All Jagriti volunteers must sign the following personal commitment: A desire to support the empowerment of women Respect for the cultural norms of the community where I will be residing, - - including modesty and culturally appropriate dress Tolerance and respect for diverse traditions, religions and opinions Interest and curiosity to learn about other cultures and people Respect for each individual’s life, situation and story Willingness to share skills and knowledge with my host women’s organization Willingness to read materials provided by the Jagriti Foundation and to complete all the requested forms and evaluations Willingness to serve as a Jagriti Ambassador, sharing with my friends, family and others what I learn as a Bridging Worlds volunteer A commitment to raise $2,000 within 6 months of my return toward the Jagriti Gratitude Grant Fund for host women’s organizations A desire to “awaken” to my own potential Volunteers come from around the world and are committed to the empowerment of women. The majority have completed University studies and they range in age from 22-65. Each brings with them a particular skill or knowledge in an area where their host organization has requested assistance. All volunteers have had some experience or exposure to the issues and conditions facing women in the developing world.