ANNUAL REPORT 2013/14
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Global Potential empowers youth across borders to turn challenges into opportunities. We inspire action. We build change. Our mission is to engage youth and communities around the world to energize each other through education, international service learning, social entrepreneurship and cultural exchange.
2014 GP Summer Exchange program to Nicaragua, Haiti, Dominican Republic and Senegal
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VISION & METHOD
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NOTE FROM ALUMNI
MEASURING SUCCESS
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PHASE 2: IMMERSION
PHASE 3: INTEGRATION
FINANCIALS
LEADERSHIP
DONORS, PARTNERS & VOLUNTEERS
FINAL LETTER FROM OUR PRESIDENT
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VISION Global Potential’s vision is one where youth lead each other in a movement taking responsibility for the development of themselves and their own communities. With increased access to opportunities, resources, and mentoring, these youth become changemakers, leaders, and entrepreneurs.
M E T H O D of signature program How? Three steps. 18 months.
Phase 1
Preparation
6 months of weekly, interactive workshops developed initially by Teacher’s School of Columbia University with other youth about:
Phase 2
Immersion
1.5 months immersed in a rural village in the DR, Haiti, Nicaragua, or Senegal and work with local youth to:
· Global Awareness · Social Entrepreneurship · Leadership Development · Cultural exchange
· learn from local youth and cultures · carry out internships in local enterprises · support community projects in health, environment, education, and media
Youth build curiosity, confidence and communication skills.
Youth build lasting relationships and discover their own power as global leaders.
Phase 3
Integration
10.5 months of coaching to lead change in their own communities and through: · starting new social enterprises · mobilizing local community service · launching arts and media projects Youth are change-makers, inspiring others and planning for their future - in higher education, the workforce or as an entrepreneur.
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WHO?
High Potential Youth. Each year, GP trains 750 youth aged 15 to 23. These youth have high potetial and vision to become leaders, changemakers, and social entrepreneurs in their own communities. Most GP participants are first generation immigrant youth living in urban and rural low-income neighbourhoods around the world.
20 youth per Fellowship Class per city, with two fellowship classes a year per city.
1781 participants at 5 annual conferences.
750+ youth every year.
Countless community members impacted
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MEASURING SUCCESS Our evaluation process incorporates questions, both quantitative and qualitative, that measure the success of the program, as well as each individual’s performance, growth, and satisfaction with the experience.
100%
of youth agreed that..
98%
of youth seem themselves..
of youth have change their views on...
95%
96%
100%
of youth think..
of youth agreed that..
86%
go into higher education
100%
GRADUATION RATE Compared with an average 65% in New York, Boston, and Paris
P R O G R A M E X PA N S I O N Direct Participants & International Travelers 800
600
400
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International Travelers
2008/09
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2009/10
42
2010/11
54
2011/12
74
2012/13
46
2013/14
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200
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
Numbers of direct participants and international travelers has increased over the years from only 28 participants in 2008 to 745 this last year, dropping slightly in 2012/13 to allow for hiring staff for the first time!
2013-14
Total Direct Participants
Expansion :
Boston and Nicaragua First 10 youth GP pilot high school, travel to the Dominican Prospect Republic. Heights,
Brooklyn 2007
52 youth and staff travel to the Dominican Republic
and Haiti.
2008
2010
7 new partner schools in New York and Bos-
First trip to Senegal for 10 days with 12 GP France youth and
staff
65 youth and staff travel to the Dominican Republic, Haiti and
46 youth and staff travel to the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and
Nicaragua
Nicaragua
2011
2013
First private school trip to Nicaragua with EABJM in Paris with 9 youth 75 youth and staff travel to the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Nicaragua and Senegal 2014
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LEADERSHIP Management Team Frank Cohn
Sarah Gogel
Peter Maugeri
Adela George
Executive Director, Founder Executive Director and Founder of Global Potential, Frank holds his MSW from Columbia University, and has done leadership work with youth and community groups in over 100 rural villages and urban neighborhoods in 20 countries in Latin America and Asia. His previous work includes Field Director for an NGO in Central America and with the UN in Social Policy and Development. He is a graduate lecturer at Fordham, Rutgers and Columbia Universities, and an undergraduate lecturer at City College of NY. Frank has 14 years of experience in management and program development /evaluation, and serves as a consultant for several non-profit organizations. He conducts trainings in French, Spanish, English, Chinese, and Haitian Creole.
Director of Operations Peter holds his Master of Science in Social Work from Fordham University, and is an Adjunct Lecturer of Social Work at Rutgers and Fordham University. He joined GP in 2008 as a program coordinator for the Academy of Urban Planning in Bushwick.
Managing Director, Founder, GP France Executive Director Sarah, international human rights lawyer and social worker, is founding Managing Director of Global Potential. Originally from Paris, France, Sarah has spent 14 years working in the fields of international development, human rights advocacy and cultural exchange, mainly in France, the U.S.A., Nicaragua, Israel, and India. Sarah earned her J.D. from Northeastern University of Boston, and a Masters of Social Work from Wurzweiler School of Social Work. Sarah has worked for human rights organizations such as the UNHCR and the International Federation for Human Rights.
International Program Director Adela George holds a BA in Italian language and Civilization from Hunter College. She is currently working as a Computer Language Technician at Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC).
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Board of Directors Frank Cohn Executive Director, Founder
Sarah Gogel Managing Director, Founder
Adam Michaels Board President
Anastasia Thatcher Incoming Chair
Amy Lee Treasurer
David Mars Vice President
Arash Yomtobian
John Moloney
Marquis Brown
Siddhartha Jha
Ken Russell Boston Advisory Board
Vadim Kogan Boston Advisory Board
Stephen Burns
Dharman Niles
Shirley Barkai
Loren Miller
Hakima Mouflih GP France Representative
Sr. Director, Mondelez International 15 years in international business, living in Europe and the Americas. 7 years with Global Potential
Deeply connected in his Iranian roots with degrees in Middle East Studies and Comparative Literature in Persian, Hebrew, and Arabic, Arash is currently working in Global Trading at Barclays Capital.
Boston entrepreneur and technologist, Ken has broad experience in program management, marketing and process design.
4 years of arts administration experience in Boston and pursuing MA in Arts Adiminstration from Goucher College. Involved with Global Potential since 2011.
Accenture Development Partnerships Senior Management, 12 years in nonprofit and for-profit growth strategy in Latin America, SubSaraharan Africa, and South Asia. 2 years with Global Potential. Senior Vice President at Moodys Investors Service, development of analytic tools and surveillance platforms to assess risk within the capital markets.
Vadim is the founder and CEO of a company he started in 2002, that provides a multitude of digital photographic services. With GP since 2010.
Goldman Sachs, Vice President 9 years in finance with experience in New York, Houston and Hong Kong. 2 years with Global Potential.
Chief of Staff to the Chief Administrative Officer at Teach For America, Consultant with Booz Allen Hamilton and later, Assistant Chief of Staff to the Mayor of Baltimore.
Worldwide Director, Global Fragrance Development. Colgate-Palmolive Ltd. 30+ year career with ColgatePalmolive, in Marketing and Strategy roles with significant, hands-on global, regional and local reach. 10 months with Global Potential.
White Owl Capital, Partner 15 years entrepreneurial and investing experience. 3 years with Global Potential.
Director, Trading at Castleton Commodities International 4 years trading commodities and 5 years in interest rates/macro trading. 2 years with Global Potential.
Of Counsel at White, Fleischner & Fino, LLP. 18+years in legal practice in mutliple jurisdictions. 1 year with Global Potential and loving it.
A trained legal professional, Hakima has been involved in the world of non-profits since a young age. Hakima assists with all things judicial as well as special projects.
France: USA Sarah Gogel Managing Director, Founder
Fatima Tabibou President
Niki Borofsky Vice President
Coming to us from the Mayor’s office of La Courneuve, Fatima is a driven woman committed to fighting injustice in her professional life, in her volunteer commitments and her role as a mother.
A licensed lawyer, Niki is a defender of universal human rights within France. She works at the firm Proskauer Rose in Paris where she is part of the social rights and mediation team.
Laïla Nassim Vice President 2
Patricia Cespedes Vice President 3
Joseph Machiah Treasurer
Samuel Reslinger Associate Treasurer
Naina Bajekal Secretary
Hakima Mouflih Administrator
Cécile Dambricourt Administrator
Margot Clavier Administrator
After several years working in national education, Laila is currently creating her own youth organization to prevent disengagement from school and to build professional channels.
Currently a student in English and French Literature at Oxford University, Naina spent one year in Paris as Program Coordinator of GP.
A licensed lawyer in Bolivia with a specialty in Human Rights, Patricia is currently working on a Doctoral thesis in the domain of international and European law with an an analysis between Europe and Latin America at the Sorbonne.
A trained legal professional, Hakima has been involved in the world of non-profits since a young age. Hakima assists with all things judicial as well as special projects.
General Entrepreneur, management trainer, and consultant in human capital development, organization, and finance, Joseph holds 25 years of operational experience in addition to an MBA from INSEAD obtained in 1990.
Economist by training, head of business for the investment fund FinanCité, Cécile supports companies in their development through financial and technical assistance.
General engineer and MBA graduate, Samuel has assisted major companies in the restructuring their procedures and their information systems, as well as in the resolution of internal conflicts.
Based in Nepal working at Solidarity International since December 2012, with a diploma from Sciences-Po, Margot has traveled with various organizations across Africa, Oceania, and South America.
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P H A S E 1 : P R E PA R AT I O N Weekly Training Workshops The 6 months consist of weekly 2.5-hour workshops to build self and social awareness, on a wide range of critical social issues, including human rights; national and global issues of race, religion, gender, culture, international development, and poverty; team building; effective communication; conflict resolution; sustainable change making. The workshops are guided by trained volunteers with backgrounds and expertise in social work, education, public health. GP youth are encouraged to think deeply about the issues being presented. Small group discussions and team building activities cement their knowledge and forge bonds. Workshops continue throughout the three phases of GP. Third phasers met in September 2014 to discuss the importance of goal setting and implementing these goals to accomplish Phase 3 projects. Recurring themes were to stop procrastinating, be proactive with college applications, and to practice self-care.
Workshop with GP Youth in New York Alcohol Prevention Awareness
Workshop with GP France in La Courneuve “One, Two, Three, Rap!”
GP youth took part in a City Council funded Alcohol Awareness workshop facilitated by Agata Roman of ‘The Partnership for a Healthier New York City’. Students presented their thoughts about how alcohol impacted their families and communities in which they live. The group then went into depth about the health and social impact of excessive drinking.
GP youth participated in a very original workshop where they met “One Two Three... Rap!”, a cultural organization which motivates young people to learn English through American Hip Hop music and culture. The youth learnt to compose rap in English and had the opportunity to demonstrate their talents as composers in a fun and engaging way.
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GP youth participate in a variety of enriching programs throughout the year as well as monthly outings which include museum visits, film showings, cultural or sports events, or meetings with professionals from different walks of life.
GP ran the first edition of the Yes Oui Can program sponsored by the US Embassy in France ($70,000). Sixteen youths aged 18-30 took part in this initiative where they spent 1 week on a farm and 1 week meeting entrepreneurs to start up their own ventures.
GP received a $15,000 grant from The Partnership for a Healthier New York City to run a Youth Advisory Council. The youth served as ambassadors to help identify key health issues for youth, develop action strategies for positive change and partner with the community to promote a healthier NYC.
GP Boston sponsored civic engagement students from UMass Boston’s College of Public and Community Service in “Youth Opinion Matters.” The workshops empowered participants to tackle youth violence issues and to provide a pathway to higher education for young people. 15
PHASE 2: IMMERSION 6 Weeks in a rural village GP participants experience 1.5 months of immersion in a rural village in a developing country. Often this is the youth’s first international travel experience. Having built increasingly close relations with our international villages since 2008, GP has focused this cultural exchange on villages in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Nicaragua and Senegal. This experience in shared living is fully immersive – GP youth are there, with their host families, 24/7, sharing work, meals, laughter and ideas.
Photo in Senegal 2014 Niarniar village.
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From the field...
“I am thrilled to immerse myself in a place where this welcoming and warm atmosphere prevails. I have noticed that Christians and Muslims cohabit here without any worries. Understanding, respect and joy are all feelings which touch me every day here and I can’t wait to throw myself into life with my host family.”
Nianiar, Senegal Blog from week 1 Mounia, GP France
“During these 6 weeks, my life changed a lot. I started to understand that I should do what I believe is true and that I have to be happy with what I have. I thought it would be impossible to live without my family, but this experience finally opened my eyes and I recognize that nothing is impossible if you really work for it.”
“It’s hard to comprehend that my experience is coming to an end. I had no idea that I would accomplish so many of my goals in just 45 days. I have stepped outside of my comfort zone, developed life changing relationships and created everlasting memories. My reality was completely changed as soon as I stepped in the Batey.
Dominican Republic Blog from Week 6 Kristal, GP New York
El Almirante, Nicaragua Blog from Week 6 Silas, GP Boston
GPer Profile Ariana Collas Head of Human Resources and Mentorship Program (2013-2014) GP France Field Staff in Nicaragua (EABJM Trip 2014) Graduate of McGill University “As the Head of Human Resources and Mentorship Program of GP France from 2013 through 2014, I had the opportunity to participate in a number of different aspects of the GP program, as well as build a number of enriching relationships with the GP family in France and around the world. Working from our office space generously provided by PlaNet Finance between 15-35 hours per week, I was able to grow our mentorship program, doing what I could to find motivated mentors that would click with the
fantastic youth of our new 2014 cohort. In charge of HR, I had the chance to meet, interview, and work with our highly dedicated group of volunteers and Board members—a mix of people coming from all different parts of the world (France, the UK, Senegal, Guyana, the Comoros Islands, Algeria), brought together by a common cause: the dream of empowering a group of youth that have an undeniable potential to create change in their local environments and in communities worldwide.”
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P H A S E 3 : I N T E G R AT I O N Youth-led projects back home 10.5 months of individualized and group support and coaching based on the passions and abilities of each youth. GP youth carry out their projects in their high schools and surrounding community. Each participant selects a Major and a Minor on which to focus her or his energy.
The Six Major and Minor Tracks 1. Social Entrepreneurship - social business ventures 2. Media Advocacy - photography, mural-painting, theatre, documentary 3. Community Service & Activism- (service-learning, social justice campaigns 4. School Leadership - school clubs, GP recruitment 5. Internship - in GP partner sites, or directly with GP for professional development 6. Health and Fitness - sports for healthier living
GPer Profile Buhadri Suso & Olayinka Health and Fitness / Community Service & Activism Olayinka and Buhadri propose the project “Join Hands” in the framework of the Jevolution Movement (Young Evolution). This project uses the means of sporting activities to facilitate the integration of migrant youth first arriving in France “We came up with this idea one day whilst reflecting on the youth in the streets of Paris. We saw the problem of the poor living conditions of isolated young migrants, especially when they first arrive in France. Many can’t speak French, have no money to buy food and nowhere to sleep. We saw a need for an outlet for these young migrants to clear their heads, have fun and integrate with one another. We considered the lack of associations providing
sporting and cultural activities for isolated young migrants, and so we thought up our project. The idea is that playing in a team will aid the ability to work together, sport will encourage integration with other youths and provide a common ground with French youths, and most importantly, they will be having fun! JOIN HANDS works for and with youth migrants under the values of respect, tolerance and collaboration.”
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School Leadership
Black History Month, Essay Contest
Nectika Lestin · GP New York
Nectika created an essay contest at her school which focused on Black History Month. Students will write an essay about someone who has inspired them in the history of the African diaspora. A winner will be picked by 5 judges.
Community Service and Activism Documentary film Summer in Terre Froide, Haiti Laetitia Dornsville · GP Boston
After her trip to Haiti this summer, Laetitia made the documentary film “Keeping Us Together”. The film discusses the problems faced by the community of Terre Froide and the use of leisure activites in Haiti to keep the community together and remain interactive. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvAEoikwsEw
Community Service and Activism Building a library in Nianiar, Senegal Louise Huang · GP France
After her trip to Senegal this summer, Louise’s project is to build a library in the village of Niarniar. She aims to collect over 500 books of different categories and raise awareness about the project by creating a leaflet and using social media. The budget is estimated at €1,000 and will go towards tables and chairs, making shelves and buying new books for the library. 21
NOTES FROM Dear Potential Global family, My name is Daniel Alfaro and I am 22 years old. I am currently the Program Director of Global Potential in Boston, while under a full masters scholarship at Boston University. In 2012, I was promoted to become the first paid program manager of GP, alongside his counterpart, Christelle Abraham in New York. In 2010, I was a young 17 year old who had never been outside of the City of Boston despite my parents being from El Salvador. I had limited knowledge about my local and global community and not much confidence in my future. Global Potential has completely transformed my views on my life, society, and the world in which we live. The youth that Global Potential serves all over the world have a similar experience of being transformed and impacted by the cultural dialogues and exchanges that are fostered throughout our program. Global Potential for me has meant the world. Everything about the program from the first phase workshops on youth leadership, the second phase intercultural exchange and the third phase social entrepreneurship program, has been critical for my identity as a catalyst for change. This is why I
am currently pursuing my masters and plan one day to be a Peace Corps member. Last year I was nominated as one of the hundred most influential Latinos in Massachusetts. The day that I received the prize at the Museum of Fine Arts is one of the most memorable moments in my life. I am the first person in my family to pursue a higher degree and to have such recognition. On behalf of the 3000+ people who have been impacted by this program since 2007, I want to thank you for your support Global Potential is one of the only youth serving programs, which takes a holistic global approach and promotes human dialogue among youth, across borders, languages andcultures. Now that I am a Program Director, I can give back to my community and continue the spiral of positive economy. Thank you so much, Daniel Alfaro Program Director, GP Boston
OUR ALUMNI Dear all, My name is CĂŠlia Bouarif, I am 20 years of age and after having finished a preparatory class, I have just joined Grenoble School of Management where I hope to obtain a Masters in Humanitarian Management.
Some American, others British, French, Russian, German‌ However, whatever their nationalities and backgrounds, they are all motivated to help the youth and are the backbone of GP. So, I would like to thank all the volunteers of GP.
I had the opportunity in 2012 to meet the Managing Director and Founder of Global Potential (GP), Sarah Gogel, when she was looking to recruit the first GP France class. I can truly say that I am GP France from the very beginning. When she told me about the project, I was immediately excited by the idea and I brought along many of my friends to join the adventure!
I would like to also thank GP for giving me the opportunity to meet people who have become my friend, for having helped me to open myself up to the world, for having enriched my life, for giving me the motivation to pursue humanitarian work, and for giving me a taste of leadership.
I was able to participate in the first ever GP France trip to Nicaragua in the summer of 2012 and it’s one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I take away incredible memories, and I hope soon to be able to travel again with GP as a member of staff in order to mentor the youth and see them grow and mature throughout this experience, just like I did some years before.
I hope you all can join me in supporting this organization because it gives so much not only to youth Fellows, but also to the local and global community. GP Family forever
Now, GP France has already started to recruit for its fourth class. GP France is getting older, but the enthusiasm and the motivation I saw at the beginning remains. More and more volunteers are getting involved in the association.
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D O N O R S & PA R T N E R S Global Potential Top Individual Donors $500-$999
$1,000-$4999
French Donors M. et Mme. Sicurani M. et Mme. Altman Nocquet M. et Mme. Nadine Délia Spitzer M et Mme. Gros Frédéric de Villèle M et Mme. Boka Stéphanie Martinier Wadia Chaftar
French Donors Peggy Frankston M et Mme. Rignell M et Mme. Pineau Samuel Reslinger
Global Potential Partners US Partners
French Partners
VOLUNTEERS
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Our 200+ volunteers have contributed over x,000 hours (x0,000 hours in 2013-2014) to Global Potential, worth over $0,000,000 in labor ($x,000,000 in 2013-14). Adam Blair Lammers Aiya Port Alexander Clark Alice Riché Amy Lee Amy Schoeman Amy Weber Andres Marzan Anna di Mattia Anne Koskey-wagoner Anthony Ondomat Aqsa Hussein Ariana Collas Bonnie Delaune Breana Portelli Brigitte Baudinet Bruno Chiche Caitlin Moore Carole da Silva Caroline Gold Cathleen Huachi-Ramirez Celine Hein Célia Haspot Christelle Domercant Christelle Enoh Christian Clavier Christina Pagan Christine McReynolds Christine Mendy Christine Salaün Chloé Dunn Cindy Sakala Claire-Maire Benoit Jay Claudia Bowman Clemence Allard Clio Maridakis Colette Anglade Colin Heilbut Coline Dermersedian Cristina Velez Cyril Tchanon Dama Doucouré Danaé Boulila David Gajer David Zeboulon Diandra Cano Dianna Perez Dina Tarjan
Djemoui Bennaceur Elizabeth Craig Emilie Chapuron Ennelle Lawson Erica Racine Erika Montoya Erin Oguykene Evré Isikli Feliberto Beltre Flora Koralik Forest Woodward Frank De Leon Frank Olea Gad Azuelos Garrick Houston Gautier Houston Gilles Poux Hanane Harrathe Heloise Berthe Henley Johnson Hiawatha Rutland Hogla Betiza Enecia Horet Bouarif Hubert Johnson Hui Li Imane Ayach Ines Soto-Palmarin Issa Nyaphaga Jackson Tucker Jean Reno Jean Ulysse Jean-Luc Héraud Jérôme Bouillaut Jerry Quartley Jessica Salazar Jessica Tan Jiae Kim Joël Pain Jordan Capik Julia Wong Julie Bonamy Julien Daillère Junior Batista Justine Kamdem Kahina Ait Ouamara Katarina Erbacke Katie Beck Kedelyn Urbaniak
Kevin Dwyer Kristine Dianne Kristine Lim Ang Kristofer Hart Laila Nassim Lajlim Yang Laetitia Maboang Lamine Cisse Lara Dimidjian Laura Merckx Lesley Montemayor Lesly Vinicio Manzanarez Lindsey Sherwin Lisa Laney Ludma Delva Lydia Hodgins Mabrouck Rachedi Mackendy Blanc Mamadou Magassouba Marcos Palmarin Mariatou Tirera Marie Abraham Marie-Anne Chazel Marie-Noëlle Tudiesche Marine Le Noan Marine Morival Marissa Gilmour Marlena Kiefl Marty Jonca Megan Parker-Johnson Mélanie de la Brosse Mia Nieves Mindy Bassin Mohamed Jebbour Mohamed Mouni Mondoha Riama Mounia Benadda Nabil Ezzarhouni Nayum Mohd Parvez Naziha Bennaceur Negar Arvanaghi Nguyen Tran Nick Hamilton Nouné Der Arsenian Olia/Suyang Wu Olivia Romain Olivier Cahané Pascale Lohier
Patiwat Bo Changpriroa Patricia Cespedes Patson (Patrice Mian Kouassi) Paula Coury Paulina Bricca Peng Zhou Pravin Kundal Rachel Gross Rachel Isnady Rachelle Gaspard Rafik Mansour Rajat Sil Rama Gassama Randianina Peccoud Rebecca Finney Rémi Tricart Rodolphe Cournarie Romano Collard Sam Reslinger Samia Hathroubi Samy Beneco Enecia Sara Sautin Sara Seber Sarah Saydun Sarah Vasquez Sarah Venditti Sarah-Jane Lavery Saul Miller Shirley Barkai Simona Stoeva Sonia Hardip Sophie Hatcher Stéphane Troussel Stéphanie Mestrallet Talin Khechoomian Talitha Dubow Tabit Laila Tamara Chant Tanya Moronge Titine Thioye Tom Cohen Vanessa Jerome Xintong Chen Xuan Vu Yangchen Gurung Yassine Mouflih
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Friends Congratulations on another banner year for Global Potential! By all measures, this has been a year to celebrate: record-setting volunteerism, X new volunteers donating over Y,000 hours of their time led to Z,000 new hours of programming. We organized our first trip to Senegal which is exciting to work now with our African counterparts. Because of all of your efforts, Z new donors joined our family. Our volunteer efforts have also helped to diversify our funding sources. In addition to our local and state grants, this year we successfully identified, submitted and won our first federal grant! And with your continued support, we’re just getting started! In the field, one of our unique programming attributes, we continue to empower youth and inspire change. Our impact in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Nicaragua and Senegal continues to grow. Our cross-cultural conferences this past summer saw X00 youth tackle topics as diverse as X, Y and Z. It is sometimes hard to quantify the total impact we have on our communities, but to see first-hand our returning youth participate as leaders at these events is priceless! Sustainability continues to be a primary focus of our board. We continue to
codify our programming, our relationships at home and abroad, as well as our Board. We are proud to have invited three new members to our Board this year, who each bring unique perspectives and capabilities. Most important, they bring an energy that drives us to evolve and prosper. Finally, after five years as your Chair, I have informed the Board of my belief that it is the right time to step down as Chair and pass on the Board leadership. I am proud and excited to report that at the last Board meeting, the Board unanimously elected Anastasia Thatcher to lead us forward. If I may, I would like to take a moment to thank you all for the great privilege of leading GP alongside this amazing team. When Frank invited me to meet the Board seven years ago, I did not fully appreciate the impact Global Potential has on youth here and abroad. My first year on the Board, we worked alongside X youth; today, that cumulative total is Y! I could not be more grateful for the opportunity. As successful as this year has been, I continue to believe the best is yet to come!
Adam Michaels Board President, Global Potential
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