ASCEND: A Humanitarian Alliance
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History
Ascend was organized in 1982 as the Andean Children’s Foundation by Timothy S. Evans. The foundation was later reorganized as Chasqui Humanitarian, led by Joel Madsen. In 2005, the Engage Now Foundation, organized by Tim Evans and Carolyn Dailey,[4] with origins in 1984, merged [5] with Chasqui and became known as Ascend, A Humanitarian Alliance.
Programs
Ascend works on
Education
Ascend’s education programs include life-skills training,
Education initiatives include teacher training, library books, school supplies, and educational scholarships.
Enterprise
Ascend provides business training and on-site
Ascend offers training, including on-site mentoring for existing
Health
Ascend’s community health programs provide medical education, treatment and preventative measures.
Ascend health efforts focus in three areas: training of community workers and mother's groups in preventive measures and simple remedies, treatment of medical and surgical problems, and
Simple technology
Ascend assists in building
Operations
Ascend has full and part-time staff at their headquarters and abroad. They provide opportunities for individuals,
Expeditions
Ascend takes expedition groups to Africa and South America. Countries that have benefited from these service missions are: Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Ethiopia and Mozambique. Groups are in the country for one to two weeks participating in service opportunities and cultural tours.[9]
Internships
Interns volunteer at headquarters or abroad in their area of expertise.[3]
See also
- Academy for Creating Enterprise
- Appropriate Technology Africa
- Microenterprise Education Initiative
- Notable people involved with the project
References
- ^ "Ascend Alliance". 2010-03-06. Archived from the original on 2010-03-06. Retrieved 2019-12-20.
- ^ "Ascend Alliance". 2010-03-06. Archived from the original on 2010-03-06. Retrieved 2019-12-20.
- ^ a b "Ascend Alliance". 2010-03-06. Archived from the original on 2010-03-06. Retrieved 2019-12-20.
- ^ Forrest, Katie (Apr 24, 2008). Humanitarian Named 2008 Administrator of the Year. Retrieved August 20, 2009, from Executive MPA Program Web site: http://marriottschool.byu.edu/empa/news/?article=378
- ^ (Nov 18, 2005). Sixteen Celebrities Join Together Promoting a Life-Changing Cause; Utah's Global Humanitarian Impact Stronger Through Non-Profit Merger. Retrieved August 20, 2009, from BNET Web site: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2005_Nov_18/ai_n15860179/
- ^ "Ascend Alliance". 2010-03-06. Archived from the original on 2010-03-06. Retrieved 2019-12-20.
- The Daily Universe, Retrieved Aug 27, 2008, from "BYU NewsNet - Dance Proceeds to Benefit the Poor". Archived from the originalon 2011-08-23. Retrieved 2009-08-27.
- ^ (2008) Little Hilda, Beads of Hope, Service Shapes Lives, The Legacy of Hope Continues. Limitless Impact Magazine, Retrieved Aug 27, 2008, from http://www.limitlessimpact.com/Ascend/
- ^ "Ascend Alliance". 2010-03-06. Archived from the original on 2010-03-06. Retrieved 2019-12-20.
External links
- ASCEND official website Archived 2010-04-14 at the Wayback Machine
- ASCEND official blog
- ASCEND videos