OUTREACH 2017 ISSUE 2
WHY OUTREACH?
CONTENTS 03 LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Why Outreach?
04 TEAM REFLECTIONS
Putting thought into action and action into thoughts, worldwide
05 SUPPORTERS SPEAK
Motivated motivators motivate
06 1,000* WORDS WITH WAYNE ROWE A peek through Outreachcolored lenses with our favorite photographer
08 PROJECT UPDATES
All the (good) news fit to print
10 GET CREATIVE, GIVE CREATIVELY
How to change the world from the comfort of home
12 TRIBUTES & MEMORIALS
Gifts from a lifetime make the gifts of a lifetime
15 WHY OUTREACH? HERE’S WHY Let us count the ways
PRESIDENT ART DIRECTION & DESIGN EDITOR & WRITER
Kevin W. Prine Heather Wiley Dave Coates
WHY OUTREACH? Outreach has plenty of company in the nonprofit world. According to the monitoring organization Guidestar, there are 1.8 million active charities in the U.S. alone. With all these choices for our supporters, it’s important for us to stand out, and to have a clear idea why our work is superior. The Least of These
FROM THE PRESIDENT
“Our ability to create heaven on Earth is matched by the hell created through our inaction.” The Outreach Model Works
There are many ways we can make the world a better place. For me, the most good is created when I help those who, by virtue of their position on the economic ladder, can only be described as “the least.” Our ability to create heaven on Earth is matched by the hell created through our inaction.
Outreach built our mission around sustainability long before that word was in fashion. Our belief in our approach and our work is supported by decades of experience, evidence, and expertise proving that deep beneficiary involvement is critical to the successful elimination of poverty. In our role as pioneers, we have forged a path for others to follow.
We Are All Connected
The Outreach Organization Is Strong
More than ever, our lives are intractably and necessarily entwined with others. The little girl who is unable to attend school will never create the vaccine for cancer that saves your grandson. The little boy who lacks access to clean water will never create the symphony that fills the world with new and lasting beauty. In ways we can never entirely know, our health, finances, and peace are dependent on the hope that resides in people we will never meet.
So, “Why Outreach?” In our experience, received knowledge is secondary to engaged discovery. Read on, and see for yourself.
Big ideas are great, but without a dedicated, talented staff and the ability to measure progress and evaluate results, ideas alone do not change the world. As evidenced on every page of this magazine, Outreach is one of the strongest-performing organizations you will find - anywhere.
Sincerely,
Dr. Kevin W. Prine President & CEO OUTREACH INTERNATIONAL 129 W. Lexington Independence, MO 64050 888.833.1235 Toll-Free USA 816.833.0103 Fax
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WHY OUTREACH? TEAM REFLECTIONS OUTREACH DEALS IN LOGISTICS. Team members and community partners spend their days putting thoughts into action — making hopes into plans, plans into goals, and goals into milestones. We’re masters of demonstrating the “How?” of sustainable community development and poverty resolution. We see ourselves as a collection of specialties and strengths, restless and determined to continually refine and enrich our work. With this in mind, we took a few steps back and asked, “Why Outreach?” Why are we the right charity for our supporters? Why is our work so effective? Why do our staff and team members dedicate themselves to Outreach instead of to another nonprofit? Why do we succeed? Michel Lunda
When we posed the question to our facilitators around the world, their replies gave us insight beyond what was expressed in their words. Why Outreach? Because our work isn’t what we do. It’s who we are. My motivation to work at Outreach is my desire to give meaning to life for those who feel marginalized and think that their life on this Earth is a disaster. I want to share with others the opportunity to survive in this world full of injustice. I want to help them love to live their lives. —Michel Lunda, Country Coordinator, DR Congo There’s a unique feeling of happiness that comes from working with communities to resolve their needs. I can’t explain the feeling of happiness when people in our communities smile at me, call me by my nickname and ask, “When is our next meeting?” —Rhed Gonzales, Human Development Facilitator, Philippines As a human being, I have the need to continue to grow in all aspects, personally and professionally. As a facilitator with Outreach, I have the opportunity to be a generator of change in myself and in the lives of people in our communities; seeing them work as a group to improve their lives, and listening to them talk about their achievements nurtures my motivation to continue. —Orlando Rodriguez, Human Development Facilitator, Bolivia Outreach’s donors are committed to supporting the proposals and projects in our communities, which makes people feel heard and encourages them to envision how they can transform their lives. All of us are here for the same reason, and we all work together to make sure we succeed. —McAdamson Nkhoma, Country Coordinator, Malawi
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WHY OUTREACH? SUPPORTER REFLECTIONS OUTREACH DEALS IN TRUST. Trust shared between neighbors We choose to support Outreach because you give impoverished as they work together for the good of their community. Trust between communities and our teams in the field, as partners and friends. Trust between staff around the world and at HQ, that every decision serves to strengthen and further our mission. Trust between HQ staff and our board members, that we will continue to innovate and succeed in our approach to fighting poverty and bringing about a more just world. This trust — and this success — starts with you, our supporters. You trust Outreach to honor your patronage, our partners, and our promise by putting your gifts to work where and when they’ll have the greatest impact. You trust us to help. You trust us to care. While our approach is singular, our mission is shared by plenty of other charitable organizations. So we asked some of our supporters for their rationale in choosing Outreach to be the steward of their goodwill. Nothing helps build trust like clarity!
communities a voice. The people determine what needs are most important to them, whether it is clean water, education, nutrition, access to health care, or some other need, and are active participants in projects, taking ownership of their continued success. —Joel & Lori Edwards It’s hard to agree on much of anything in life, but it’s harder to argue that we’re here on Earth for any reason besides caring for and helping one another. For nearly 40 years, Outreach has embodied this principle, lifting people out of poverty. It’s not charity. It’s visionbuilding. Both of us are proud to be partners and supporters. —Stan & Gina Zeamer We have always been interested in helping people who are doing their best to make the world a better place. We appreciate the fact that Outreach harnesses the ideas and resources of the people with whom they work to identify and overcome the issues most important to communities. When we recently revised our estate plan, we decided to include donations to the top 10 charities we regularly support. Outreach is currently in our top three, based on their importance in the lives of the people they serve. We appreciate all that Outreach’s staff does to further bless those who need so much. —Ron & Judy Carter I value the time, energy and expertise of the Outreach International field teams as they continue to change lives among “the least of these,” through empowering one village at a time.
Jay & Elise Flatland The approach at Outreach intrigued us. The idea that they made such an effort to find leaders in the communities in other countries and the communities themselves identified their needs, seemed so logical but also made Outreach stand out from other organizations. Outreach truly integrates into its communities in ways that foster true and lasting change. —Jay & Elise Flatland
Giving goats every year at Christmastime in the name of my grandsons satisfies two needs: I really would like to have my own goat(s), but find it very impractical in the mountains; second, I hope this is an example that continues to teach the next generations the importance of sharing our wealth — whether by actively making the world a more equal place through their professional or vocational choices or through charitable giving, so others can represent these values. —Larry & Dorcas Wilkinson
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“There is a monotony about the injustices suffered by the poor that perhaps accounts for the lack of interest the rest of society shows them,” Dwight Macdonald wrote of the public’s perception of those living in poverty in his seminal 1963 essay, “Our Invisible Poor.” “Everything seems to go wrong with them. They never win. It’s just boring.” Photographer Wayne Rowe’s work with Outreach since 2009 has been an ongoing rebuttal to this oversight. His images joyfully refuse to allow anyone to be diminished or forgotten, slipping into moments between extremes and affirming our connections to one another by seeing the bigger picture. From triumphant celebrations to dignified silence, the emotions and expressions captured are at once unique and universal, lifting everyone into the light. Q: Can you share your approach to photographing Outreach’s work? As a humanitarian photographer, I strive to be a vehicle of illumination for those I photograph. Their stories, and the stories of those who work to change lives for the better, need to be heard. I see my role as helping Outreach communicate, to a wider audience, the impact of your work. It would be easy to focus purely on suffering - many other organizations find that method an effective fundraising strategy. Thankfully, Outreach does not ascribe to this approach; rather, you want to convey the hope made possible through your unique solution to resolving chronic poverty. Q: We’re constantly amazed at how your subjects are so at ease in your photos. What’s your secret? Wherever possible, I will try to spend time talking with and getting to know the people I’m photographing. I ask myself, “How would I feel if a stranger came into my house and started taking photographs of me and my surroundings?” So I spend as long as possible with people, listening and asking questions about their circumstances. Another reason I feel I’m able to capture natural expressions is due to the relationship the Outreach teams have with their communities. I’m always amazed at how integrated and loved the teams are by the people with 6
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whom they work. Since those relationships are so trusting, community members feel comfortable with me, and even though I’m a stranger, they’re at ease, which creates a relaxed environment for me to take photos.
Q: What have you learned about people in your travels? When I first spent time talking to those living in poverty, I realized that while our environment and circumstances were very different, we are ultimately similar in so many ways: We all possess hopes, dreams, dignity, and pride. People want to work, to care for their family, to make life a little better. Even as someone living in a far more affluent country, I can relate to each of those attributes. For those living in extreme poverty, the strength needed to carry on is simply incredible. Q: Have there ever been any instances where you’ve purposely not taken a photo of something? This happens all the time! However, one specific circumstance comes to mind. I was visiting a new Outreach-affiliated community in Zambia, and the level of poverty was probably the most extreme I had ever witnessed. I sat down inside the most basic of habitats you can imagine, to talk to a family about their hardship. At one point during our time together, a stream of light pierced through the rushes of the makeshift roof and shone upon the mother who was cradling her baby, who was crying from hunger. The mother was in tears as she spoke of their difficulties to survive. She explained how each day, they had to decide which family member would get to eat. As the light shone on her, I was struck how powerful an image it would make. I refused to take the shot, as I knew it would have trivialized the immensity of her story. The shot would have been perfect, but the dignity of that individual was far more important. Q: Do you have a favorite photo? It’s very difficult to answer this - it’s like asking a parent to choose a favorite child! I like some photos
for their aesthetics and composition; others are not technically great, yet have huge importance because of the memories they conjure. I do have one photo on my office wall that I particularly like. It’s a lovely portrait with perfect lighting, but it’s also a life lesson for me. I visited Haiti immediately following the earthquake in 2010. Amidst the pain and suffering, there was still a determination to continue life with as much normalcy as possible. Makeshift schools were being erected, and some of the children continued with their studies. The little boy in the photo told me that he had lost his parents in the earthquake and was living on the streets with his sister. He told me, “I must get an education, though — that is the only way for me to improve my life.” I was struck by his resolution and insight. As I look up at the photo in my office, [shown on the right] he is a constant reminder to me that no matter how tough life is, a resolve such as his can get us through it. Q: From what you’ve seen and experienced, why is Outreach effective in our work? Not long ago, I visited a new Outreach-affiliated community, and noticed a disused water pump. Previously, I had spoken to the community leaders about their needs, and they explained how access to clean water was a major ongoing problem. When I mentioned the disused water pump, they said, “We were given that from another nonprofit, but they no longer support us, and the pump broke. We have no way of repairing it, and it doesn’t actually belong to us.” Later that day, I visited a village where Outreach had worked for years, and noticed that their water pumps were all in working order. When I asked if the pumps were a gift from a nonprofit, a resident told me, “No, we had to negotiate with the local government to get these pumps. We are also trained on how to service the pumps, should they need repair.” I have experienced this scenario many times during my visits to Outreach communities; it acutely demonstrates that Outreach’s sustainable approach really works. Communities learn the skills necessary to tackle every problem they face, and are capable of tackling future issues without external assistance. Q: What inspires you? I’m constantly inspired by my surroundings, both people and the environment. As a photographer, I’ve learned to look deeper into things people often take at face value. There’s a Jonathan Swift quote that has always resonated with me and serves as a goal for my work: “Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others.” *Technically, 1,113 words. outreachshop.org
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PROJECT UPDATES
A sampling of some of
BOLIVIA Combining their own financial contributions with support from Outreach, community partners in Villia Evita completed construction of 14 livestock stables this spring, benefitting 96 people. The new stables protect families’ livestock, as well as their livelihoods.
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INDIA HAITI DR CONGO Since 2002, farmers in the communities of Chibambo and Mfuta have been plowing their fields with cattle accessed through their partnership with Outreach. This February saw four brand-new cattle arrive in shelters constructed by the communities, and with the addition of new plows, carts, and training, the cattle are nearly ready for their harvest debut.
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Construction on a new school in Petionville continues, with facilities including six classrooms, a community hall, a kitchen, restrooms, and a watercatchment and storage system to serve 300 students. Weekly site reports and meetings with the project architects are optimistic that the school will be completed this fall, in time for the start of the 2017-18 school year.
To address their ongoing struggle for a sanitary water source, partners in the village of Kunjabadi completed the drilling of three new community wells in March 2017, giving all 460 residents there access to clean, safe water for bathing, cooking, and drinking.
MALAWI The purchase of four cows as part of the Working Animal Project in the Peter Ndabandaba community will expedite the time farmers spend cultivating their land, giving crops more time and better conditions in which to flourish. The cows serve the community even when away from the field, hauling materials and used for hire in neighboring communities.
the sustainable good happening in our communities
NEPAL As the talented Outreach team in Nepal continues the initial phases of its work throughout the country, it has achieved 95.5 percent of its integration targets in the assigned communities of Sikharpa, Tallo Nallu, and Pahade Gaun, and has already identified and prioritized issues facing each location. Meetings with locals have been so well attended and energetic that residents have begun planning additional activities to resolve longstanding minor community issues on their own.
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NICARAGUA To address ongoing water shortages that have plagued them since 2015, partners in La Coyota mobilized as one, arranging short-term loans to purchase 20 330gallon water tanks to provide water to 85 families, and petitioned their local government to commit to replenishing every drop through weekly water deliveries.
As one of the most established Outreach field programs, partners in Villa Corazon have begun working with neighboring community Villa TJ to implement the Outreach Process in an entirely new “viral� setting, applying their experience as beneficiaries to their new roles as facilitators. Since their partnership began, residents in Villa TJ have petitioned the government for five water pumps to address their need for irrigation facilities, and developed a community garden with a wider variety of seeds to allow for a larger, more diverse harvest that will earn more at market and improve nutrition at home.
ZAMBIA In less than a year, the Outreach Zambia staff has more than doubled in size. Currently, five new, highly qualified, fully committed, superhumanly motivated team members are integrating into their designated communities and are in the beginning phases of implementing facilitation to lead new development and inspire growth. outreachshop.org
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TRIBUTES & MEMORIALS January 1 — June 30, 2017
ANNIVERSARY GIFTS Rob & Karissa Alumbaugh Eric & Jamie Buer Dave & Jamie Cummings Suzie Devaughn Erin Ramsey Greg & Holly Henson Wayne & Lynda Broky Ron & Judy Price Mark & Debbie Price BIRTHDAY GIFTS Irene Cox Roger & Sarah Gustafson Zola Johnstone Natalie Johnstone Eileen Leibold Kevin & Felice Prine Joan Prine Bryan & Marilyn Schempf Esther Volz Dale Volz Volz Grandchildren & Family Durwood White Jeremy, Shawna, Gehrig, & Brenna White BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCES Kevin Anderson Wayne & Donna Church Steve Church Wayne & Donna Church Nora Mann Wayne & Donna Church Reta Mae Vandel Bryan & Marilyn Schempf CHRISTMAS GIFTS Ron & Onalee Baldwin Doug & Dorothy Skutt Bill & Pat Miner Doug & Dorothy Skutt Gailyn Nevill & Evelyn Webb Doug & Dorothy Skutt Kenneth Nevill Doug & Dorothy Skutt Ron & Judy Price Kent & Karen Monte FATHER’S DAY GIFTS Craig Belshe Charlotte Belshe Bill Bruch Tom & Mary Bruch Bob Dimmitt Steve Dimmitt Rod Gall Mary Maxwell Thomas Kowalski Carissa Dougherty James Prine Kevin Prine
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Beverly Vollman Althea Kendall Donald Wagler Ethel Steinkirchner Jean Marie Walker Matthew Koenig Robert Linseisen-Kerley Karen Willard Jeffrey & Deanna Herges Myron Willard The Douglas Family Bruce & Lila Gardner Norm & Cindie Miller Linda Moser Stephanie Reyes SOUTH/WIN, LTD Larry & Dorcas Wilkinson Wilford Winholtz Pat Winholtz Cap Winkler Pam Barton Vergean Wood Shirley Remmenga Bernice Wright Stockton, CA Community of Christ Rosemary Zalka Ray & Ruthie Campbell MOTHER’S DAY GIFTS All Mothers Paris, TN Community of Christ Francis Williamson Zola Angeroth Clarissa Angeroth Franks Peg Belshe Charlotte Belshe Jewell Bolton Matthew Bolton Norma Brown Roger & Sarah Gustafson Margaret Burkey Becky Reisig Doris Cadman Bob Cadman Kathleen Paco Cadman Bob & Doris Cadman DeLora Davis Doug & Ione Stowell Lucille Engebretson Ruth Anderson Ruth Farrand Felice Prine Patricia Fisher Gary & Patty Ballinger Dawn Gall Mary Maxwell Rosemary Garten Arthur Butler Carolyn Gordon Laurie Gordon Karen Hancock Scott & Amy Hough Carol Hough Scott & Amy Hough Zola Johnstone Wayne & Barb Johnstone Lillian Kirby Penny McCurdy Eileen Leibold Kevin Prine Carol Marcks Arthur Butler O’Ella Marolf Rollie & Beth Marolf Pam Mathena Rob & Marianne Mathena Genevieve McConnell Karen Williams Sandra Mogg Jerry Mogg Sandy Naylor Scott & Amy Hough
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HERE’S WHY WE DON’T GIVE HANDOUTS.
OUR FOCUS IS PEOPLE,
NOT PROBLEMS.
ON
SUCCESS, NOT RELIEF.
We EMPOWER PEOPLE to engage with their neighbors and take an active role in forging sustainable solutions to chronic poverty, so that the work CONTINUES TO SPREAD without us.
We worked in
143
WE FACILITATE
LOCATIONS
579 DIFFERENT
PROJECTS AND ISSUES LAST YEAR, BENEFITTING
57,179 OF OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS.
We create SELF-SUSTAINING COMMUNITIES that never again need charity.
WE ARE
INCREASING THE NUMBER
OF VILLAGES IN WHICH WE WORK BY
30-40% ANNUALLY
.
We were named one of the BEST PLACES TO WORK in the metropolitan area by the Kansas City Business Journal.
WE HAVE REDUCED OUR OVERHEAD BY
30%
OVER THE LAST FOUR YEARS.
We spend 85 cents of every dollar donated in the field.
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WE ARE THE
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result when people Google “how to help people in poverty.”
WE LISTEN. WE LEARN. WE GROW. TOGETHER.
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Your commitment to kindness and empathy makes our world richer with you in it, and pays dividends when others follow your example.
NAMING OUTREACH AS A BENEFICIARY IN YOUR WILL OR ESTATE PLAN ensures that the better world you’re working to build continues to grow ever more fair, more prosperous, and more caring. For more information, contact Kevin Prine at k.prine@outreachmail.org or outreach-international.org/leavealegacy.
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