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| A TIME FOR RESTRUCTURING
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August 2004
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Dear Friends
Astrologers (like my mother) often speak of the power
of the full moon to move large bodies of water thereby
creating low and high tides. Due to security and funding
concerns, Jagriti International has called upon the power of the full moon and decided to temporarily suspend
our programs to focus on restructuring the organization. |
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Like the moon, since 2001 Jagriti International has also been
exerting a powerful pull on women and women's organizations
around the world. With more than 120 women's organizations from
16 countries registered and seeking support and technical assistance,
we have witnessed the need for small grants, networking and
leadership training. The 150+ inquiries we received this year
alone from potential volunteers also demonstrates the willingness
of women from around the world to support one another.
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Yet, in trying to build bridges between
women we cannot ignore the realities of today's world, ranging
from security issues to economic constraints. Each bridge that
we build requires a strong foundation. Jagriti's extensive website
and on-line administrative database have positioned us to operate
effectively from anyplace in the world with Internet connection.
Bridging Worlds handbooks and country guides have been developed
and tested by our program participants. This issue of Awakenings
will bring you up-to-date on the bridges that we've built between
our volunteers, emerging leaders and women's organizations.
The article about our Bridging Worlds garden photographic exhibit
will also show you some of our efforts to tell the stories of
our emerging leaders and their work.
The groundwork has been done, but now Jagriti has reached a
turning point, and with the rising demand for our services,
it's imperative that we transition from a voluntary grassroots
organization into a sustainable and efficient global benefit
organization. This will require not only vision and volunteer
commitment, but also a sound structure and financial backing
to create and implement programs that will empower women around
the world. As a group of women who are not easily deterred or
intimidated by security threats or the lack of funding, we remain
committed to serving and supporting women's groups around the
world.
In January 2005 you will hear more about the future of Jagriti.
We welcome your suggestions and donations during this transitional
period. Contributions can be made on-line ( http://www.jagriti-international.org/PayJagriti.asp
) and e-mails to info@jagriti-international.org
will be checked on a monthly basis.
Remember the power of the moon, like the power of women goes
in cycles - - sometimes we see it shining bright in the sky
and sometimes we see nothing, but it's always there waiting
to emerge and awaken all of us. |
Mikki Andina
President, Jagriti International |
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