Vessels International

When you support Vessels, you support a larger network of fledgling organizations around the world-all of them capable of growth, development, and sustainable self-sufficiency over the long-term. With your help, we can also 'mentor' an organization until it becomes a mentor for more NGOs, and the 'pay it forward' process continues. Where We Work: A... nnually, we will attempt to establish projects in specified target nations, via assessment visits. While on the ground, we will sow of ourselves into these nations, assess the needs in each locale, formulate strategies for supplying needs through local community networks and NGO affiliates, and forge valuable in-country relationships with national leaders-securing aid for years to come. Jordan: The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has long been on the hearts of two of our board members, and has captured the compassion of our entire organization. Long before the conflict arose in Syria, we had already established roots into service work in the nation, within Jordanian and Filipina communities. We are committed to supporting Jordan through the largest global crisis of our time, affecting the very dignity of humankind. Our current community work in Zarqa and Marqa involves finding ways to empower Jordanians, Iraqis, and Syrians to become self-sufficient and grow in well-being on a household and larger community level. We are also working alongside veteran organizations, following their lead, in finding strategic projects in which to contribute our limited resources and knowledge. For three years we have been sending donations of art supplies and sports equipment to Jordan, from Columbia, Missouri-through our Creativessels Program-which promotes psychosocial support through recreation and arts enrichment for youth. These supplies are being distributed, by affiliates, to Jordanian and Syrian youth in the Azraq area. We are glad to augment the larger effort of the international community in tackling the largest global crisis of our time. We are committed for the long-haul. ...Read More