With thoughtful consideration of the organization's history and a collective eye to the future, the Education For All Children board and advisory board gathered Friday, December 4th for an all-day retreat to combine their creative and philanthropic energy. Under the guidance of facilitator Joan Marchessault of Strategic Leadership Consulting Group, the members participated in a brainstorming session. The collaborative effort further defined the mission of the organization and created a clear vision of the future of EFAC and its role in the lives of the underprivileged children it seeks to serve.
The morning session focused on a review of where the organization has been, including successes and challenges. The cooperative ideas and suggestions of each member produced this mission statement:
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Education For All Children provides scholarships, mentoring and global connections to exceptional students in developing countries in order to encourage leadership, economic progress, cultural understanding and a more peaceful world."
During the afternoon session, the participants turned their attention toward the future and the direction in which EFAC is ideally heading, and turned out this promising vision statement:
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Built upon a scalable model and fueled by a network of local stakeholders, EFAC will change the world by providing educational opportunities for children in developing countries."
It is the passion and dedication of the board and the generosity of donors and volunteers that underscores the shared belief that education is a vital contribution to the common goal of bringing a positive change to our world. Education For All Children is committed to continuing this mission.
By Michelle Samdperil
Labels: EFAC Board, EFAC Progress
