- Belize
- San Ignacio
About Program
Volunteers and interns make a difference when they help women rise above gender based violence, economic abuse and poverty, and a lack of education and marketable skills. Women of Belize face a variety of educational and vocational challenges. Cornerstone Foundation provides resources and serves as a refuge for women seeking a safe environment to learn new skills, fellowship, and receive support.
Cornerstone Foundation is a small grassroots community development organization in the multi-cultural Central American country of Belize. We provide accommodations (dorm style), a hot home cooked Belizean midday meal on work days, orientation, staff direction, professional networking, and office space (including equipment and supplies) for $585 U.S. per month (three month term is recommended). Volunteers must have travel health insurance.
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Program Highlights
- Get to know our women, listen to their stories, help them believe in themselves, encourage them to become the best they can be
- What are you good at? Find empowerment through empowering our women, share your knowledge and skills that can be used to generate products or services that can provide an income
- Provide literacy training, English as a second language classes, or job skill training
- Teach women leadership skills, how to use a computer, basic business management principles, about investment and profit
- Work with women to plan women-centered events, educate the community about gender based violence, fund raise for projects, set goals, and reach for the stars
Program Impact
Cornerstone Foundation programs would not be successful without the work of committed and enthusiastic volunteers. The flexibility of our programs offers individuals and groups the opportunity to build onto existing projects or initiate new activities. Join us to experience the joy of helping women and children in our community, and truly discover what you can achieve. You make the difference!
