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Based in New York and Liberia, West Africa, Imani House International (IHI) works to improve the quality of life of low-income families, youth and immigrants.
Imani House, Inc. (IHI) works to empower low income youth, women, families, and immigrants through educational programs designed to help them help themselves, gain self esteem, improve skills, find employment, and progress.
IHI’s programs support the creation of viable communities where residents are decision- makers who interact with each other and take responsibility for the improvement of their lives and surroundings.
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The non-governmental organization IMANI HOUSE INTERNATIONAL (IHI) has responded to the needs of the population of the West African nation of Liberia for more nearly two decades .
IHI runs a medical and dental clinic near the capital city of Monrovia, offers agricultural training in rural areas, a literacy program for market women, and other social services.
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IHI is well known and has built very positive relationships throughout Liberia. They have been well suited for establishing programs that build on popular participation and democratization.
Working largely with women, IHI has developed literacy and micro-enterprise development programs focused on theme based instruction around topics such as governance, decision making, economic management and other important issues.
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Plenty partners with Imani House by helping the staff write grants to fund their clinic, health education, adult literacy, and sustainable agricultural programs in Liberia.
Plenty is also working with IHI's English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and literacy programs in New York. These classes are made up of either newly arrived immigrants or long time residents of the city who do not have the skills yet to speak, read, or write English well enough to realize their goals in this country.
To learn more, please visit www.imanihouse.org
IMANI HOUSE
76A Fifth Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217 USA
Phone: 718-638-2059 Fax: 718-798-1094
E-mail: [email protected]
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Funding is needed in 2012 to purchase and set up a solar water pump and solar lighting for the clinic ($15,000). This will greatly reduce electrical and diesel fuel costs, while reducing carbon emissions and educating people about renewable energy.
Imani House International - (IHI), is looking for a highly motivated volunteer to work with our staff and members on the ground. IHI Liberia runs a community clinic, adult literacy classes for market women and demonstration agricultural programs. Our clinic offers maternal and child health care, immunization, pre-natal and emergency deliveries, dental care, laboratory testing, and health education.
We are looking for a volunteer who has lived/gone to school or worked in a developing country, is friendly, capable, patient and a good communicator, is hard working, with good organizational and management skills and a willingness to work closely with Liberians and the IHI head office in New York.
Volunteers must have an understanding of social justice issues and the root causes of poverty. The volunteer must be able to pay their travel expenses. A monthly stipend of $350 is provided. Must be able to commit to at least six consecutive months on the ground in Liberia. The position is available effective August, 2012.
Please send inquiries, resumes and cover letters IN THE BODY OF AN EMAIL (no attachments please) to [email protected] or fax to 718 789 1094. Please also visit our website at http://www.imanihouse.org. |
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