About

 

The Foundation

The GVN Foundation was founded in 2005 in an effort to provide financial assistance to local community organizations in countries around the world. The GVN Foundation is modeled after the Global Volunteer Network based in New Zealand.
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GVN Foundation Board of Directors

Meet GVN Foundation's six Board of Directors.
> Board of Directors

GVN Foundation Staff

Meet GVN Foundation's four members of staff.
> GVN Foundation Staff

Annual Reports

GVN Foundation was founded in 2005 and began working with just one partner in Nepal. To find out more about the achievements of GVN Foundation since 2005 and to learn about our different partners, please download our annual reports.
> Annual Reports

Millenium Children's Fund

GVN Foundation supports the charitable and educational work of community based organizations around the world by providing them with funding to meet the basic needs of children - education, nutrition, medical care and housing.
> Millennium Children's Fund

UN Consultative Status

In July 2009, GVN Foundation was granted Special Consultative Status by the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
> UN Consultative Status

Research

At the GVN Foundation we believe that we have a commitment to our donors to ensure that their funds are put to the best possible use. We have therefore begun to be involved in several research projects, with a particular focus on how to develop sustainability in orphanages.
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