Until this year, in the dry season village women in 14 villages in the Magrati area of the Rift Valley of Kenya had to walk for two hours twice a day to reach the wells they had dug in a dry river bed to provide water for their families, often having to fight off baboons and snakes who were also seeking water.
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VGIF Update June 2013The June 2013 issue of the VGIF Update is now available.
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Voices of Grantees Heard at CSW 57
2013 Grant Awards
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VGIF Secures New Executive Director to Guide Organizational Growth
After an intense and thoughtful search, VGIF welcomed Elisabet Eklind as its new Executive Director on May 13, 2013. Ms. Eklind is charged with developing the office, improving processes and procedures, and assisting the Board in its transition toward a focus on governance.
VGIF gains position on Great NonProfits 2012 Top-Rated List
VGIF recently qualified for the GreatNonprofits 2012 Top-Rated List. Less than 1% of eligible nonprofs have received this distinction.
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