Benefits of Participation

• Opportunity to share the work of your organization and the issues faced by women in your country with men and women from around the world through the programs, website and "Awakenings Newsletters" of Jagriti International
• Opportunity for cross-cultural exchange and enhanced understanding of women's issues and the work of women's organizations in developing countries
• A Bridging Worlds Emerging Leader from a woman's organization in a developing country to work with and learn about your organization for a period of one to six months
• Opportunities to network with other Women’s Organizations that are part of the Bridging Worlds Program
• Opportunity to participate in our "Awakening Orientation" for Emerging Leaders
• Opportunity for members of your organization to serve on Jagriti International's Board of Directors and Advisory Board

Examples of Volunteer Activities

Bridging Worlds Emerging Leaders from developing countries must be members of a women’s organization registered as a Bridging Worlds Host. The volunteers will be fluent in your local language and committed to returning to work with their own organization after the residency. We will match the interest and work of the Emerging Leader and her group with the work and issues that your organization is addressing. For example, a woman from Pakistan working on domestic violence issues might be matched with a North American- or European-based woman’s shelter or another agency working on similar issues.

Eligibility Criteria

To register as a Bridging World host your organization should be:

• Preferably created and founded by women;
• Governed and directed primarily by women;
• Registered in your home country as a not-for-profit agency and
• Working to serve women and demonstrating a clear commitment to women’s empowerment, equality and female human rights (health, education and economic access).

We welcome any qualified women's organization to register as a Jagriti International Bridging Worlds host. If your organization meets the above criteria, please complete the Bridging Worlds Host Organization registration. If you have questions about your organization’s eligibility, please contact us for further information.

Participation Agreement

Organizations hosting Bridging Worlds Emerging Leaders must agree to:

1. Complete a Bridging Worlds Host registration form, including a clear description of your organization’s work
2. Be willing to assist with organizing appropriate room and board accommodations for your volunteer (single bedroom, shared or private bath facilities). Jagriti International will work with you to find local families willing to host your volunteer; all volunteers participating as Bridging Worlds Emerging Leaders will receive cost-of-living stipends.
3. Conduct a brief orientation for your Bridging Worlds Emerging Leader using Jagriti Tools™
4. Identify one member of your organization who will work closely with the volunteer and facilitate a satisfactory outcome for both your organization and the volunteer
5. Complete an evaluation of your Emerging Leader and your participation in the Bridging Worlds program at the end of the residency period

In addition, as a partner organization of Jagriti International, your organization agrees to:

• Have your name included in our publications and on our web site;
• Provide Jagriti International with information about your organization;
• Be part of our women’s organization network; and
• Be willing to host a site visit to your organization

  Registrations are not being accepted at this time as Jagriti International has indefinitely suspended active programs due to heightened security concerns and stringent U.S. visa requirements.

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