Village Voices International

Organization Overview

Village Voices International is located in Dublin, OH. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (S99) the organization is classified as: Community Improvement & Capacity Building N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Village Voices International is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Village Voices International generated $35.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (13.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $47.9k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

VILLAGE VOICES INTERNATIONAL EMPOWERS MARGINALIZED PEOPLE IN RURAL KENYAN VILLAGES BY PROVIDING THE TECHNICAL AND DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES NECESSARY FOR THEM TO IMPLEMENT AND SUSTAIN COMMUNITY-LED INITIATIVES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND BUILD COMMUNITY RESILIENCE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

A REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM IS THE ONLY OPTION FOR THIS VILLAGE TO OBTAIN SAFE DRINKING WATER. IN 2020, MECHANICAL UPGRADES WERE IMPLEMENTED AT THE BOREHOLE SITE TO IMPROVE THE PUMPING MECHANISM FROM THE AQUAFOR, 2 MILES OF PIPING WAS INSTALLED FROM THE BOREHOLE TO THE DISTRIBUTION SITE, A WATER TREATMENT HOUSE/STORAGE UNIT WAS CONSTRUCTED AND A RESERVE OSMOSIS (RO) UNIT WAS FABRICATED AND DELIVERED TO THE KAILER VILLAGE SITE IN EARLY 2021. THE RO SYSTEM WAS INSTALLED AND FINAL PAYMENTS WERE MADE TO THE VENDORS UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THIS PHASE OF THE WATER PROJECT IN 2021.


FOUR ADDITIONAL ACRE KITCHEN GARDENS WERE INSTALLED IN LATE 2020 IN KAILER VILLAGE. DELAY IN OBTAINING LABOR AND SUPPLIES INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION OF FARM PONDS, FENCING TO PROTECT CROPS, WATER STORAGE TANKS AND MICRO-IRRIGATION DRIP KITS OCCURED DUE TO COVID-19. COMPLETION WAS DELAYED UNTIL 2021 AT WHICH TIME FINAL PAYMENTS WERE MADE UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION. THE KITCHEN GARDEN SYSTEM PONDS ALLOWS FOR WATER HARVESTING VERSUS SOLE RELIANCE ON RAIN-FED AGRICULTURE. WOMEN ARE LEARNING TO IMPLEMENT VARIOUS DRY FARMING METHODS AND DROUGHT RESISTANT CROP SELECTION. NOT ONLY HAVE THE GARDENS PROVIDED A VARIETY OF NUTRITIOUS VEGETABLES AND FRUITS FOR THE TABLE AND FOR MEDICINAL USE, BUT YIELDS HAVE BEEN LARGE ENOUGH TO SHARE WITH NEIGHBORS, WIDOWS AND THE ELDERLY. EXCESS PRODUCE IS BEING SOLD AT MARKET TO PAY FOR CHILDRENS SCHOOL FEES.


OTHER VARIOUS


OTHER PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE PAYING TUITION AND BOARD FOR A STUDENT TO ATTEND HER 2ND YEAR IN THE COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSISTANT PROGRAM AT THE KENYA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE, AND PAYING TUITION, BOARD AND FEES FOR TWO STUDENTS ATTENDING THEIR 1ST YEAR OF SKILLS TRAINING (ELECTRICIAN AND PLUMBER) AT THE KENYAN INDUSTRIAL TRAINING INSTITUTE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Anne Hill
Treasurer
$0
Arthur Fitzgerald
Secretary
$0
Douglas Hauth
Vice President
$0
Jacklyn Shaffer
President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$35,678
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$35,678
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $35,678

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Village Voices International has recieved totaling $47.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$47
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