Organization Registration (South)

Women's Organizations

Register to Become a Bridging Worlds Host Organization

For Women's Organizations from Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe and Latin America

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 newsletters of Jagriti International
A Bridging Worlds volunteer from North America, Europe or Australia to work with your organization for a period of two (2) to six (6) months in an area where the necessary skills may not be readily available locally or on special tasks that you do not have time for but which could be carried out by a short-term volunteer
Opportunities to network with other women's organizations that are part of the Bridging Worlds program.
Opportunity for members of your organization to serve on the Jagriti International Board of Directors and Advisory Board
Opportunity to submit candidates to participate in Jagriti International’s Bridging Worlds Emerging Leaders program

Examples of Projects and Volunteer Activities

We trust that you know best the needs of your organization and community, and Jagriti International wants to find volunteers who can best meet your needs and help you to achieve your goals and objectives. When describing your project needs on the registration form, please be as specific as possible about the type of skills you would like a volunteer to bring to your organization. Below are examples of local needs that groups from developing countries have discussed with us.

Your staff wants to improve their English language skills. A volunteer could work with small groups or individuals on a daily basis to improve spoken or written English.
Your organization has a computer, but only one person knows how to use MS Word (word-processing), Excel, Powerpoint, Access or other software programs.
Getting on line, setting up an e-mail account and navigating the Internet are challenges for your organization.
You would like to design a web site.
You would like help documenting your organization's work by producing a brochure or video
Your group needs assistance in designing training curricula for special groups (e.g. adolescents, community outreach workers, nurses)
Book-keeping and organizational management skills need to be improved. Local consultants are very expensive.
Your organization needs assistance in developing a fund raising program.
Women in your organization want to learn self-defense

Eligibility Criteria

To register as a Bridging Worlds host, your group should be:

Preferably created and founded by women;
Governed and directed primarily by women;
Registered in its home country as a not-for-profit agency (This requirement may be waived in certain countries, e.g. Afghanistan, where agency registration is difficult); 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 volunteers must agree to:

Complete a Bridging Worlds Host registration form, including a clear description of your specific needs and time frame for hosting a Bridging Worlds volunteer.
Be willing to organize appropriate accommodations (single bedroom, shared or private bath facilities) for your volunteer. The costs of room and board will be paid for by the volunteer.
Conduct a brief orientation for your Bridging Worlds volunteer using Jagriti Tools™.
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
Complete an evaluation of your volunteer and a final report of 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
Collaborate with our local Jagriti representatives and advisors
Be willing to host a visit lasting between 2 hours and one day, of up to 20 travelers participating in a Jagriti International Awakening Journey.

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.