“During life you do some things that make you proud. My opportunity to work with the needy in Central America through The Resource Foundation is certainly in the Top Five, for a lot of reasons. It has helped me build understanding and compassion for the less fortunate in myself and in others. – Steve Y.

“Having worked for several years for the World Bank, I have grown skeptical of the effectiveness of large scale official sector programs. The Foundation’s focus on community-led and -owned development programs along with its motto ‘a hand-up, not a hand-out’ therefore immediately resonated for me.” – Christina L.

“Unfortunately, we can’t always trust the effectiveness of charitable organizations in Venezuela, since we don’t have a strong philanthropic culture. One can have the heart, the money and the willingness to help, but one needs an organization like The Resource Foundation to identify the local groups that really make a difference. I know that with The Resource Foundation’s help, our investment in children’s future will bring excellent results." – Thaís C.

"I am glad to have the opportunity to explain why I decided to invest in a project of The Resource Foundation. First, I believe that the money will be wisely used. Next, I believe in helping the working poor to secure basic housing as a symbol that decent housing is a primary human right. Finally, I believe in loans to show accountability and to encourage funding by corporations, agencies and communities as well as individuals. Thank you for your vision and work." – Joan A.

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