Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Meet Claire Boone and Emily Botts!

Good people attract other good people. Brendan Hieber (check out his profile by clicking the link) is a matchmaker extraordinare, connecting me to a few of the fabulous people he has meet along his volunteer travels. I had the privilege of profiling an amazing initiative yesterday, started by the two ladies below. Learn how they are fighting Hepatitis B among Ghanaian children and read about their personal philanthropy styles.

Emily Botts (left) and Claire Boone (right)

Name: Claire Boone
Age: 22
Live: currently nomadic


Career: 
I am a recent graduate, so right now I am taking a gap year to travel, volunteer, and figure out the answer to that question! As of now I am very interested in public and global health, and hope to pursue a career in that field.

Are you philanthropic? Why?
The short answer is yes. After a first-hand look at real, gut-wrenching, die-from-totally-preventable-disease poverty, it’s hard not to be.

What does philanthropy mean to you?
Big question! My definition tends to fluctuate. It can mean as much as donating millions of dollars, or as little as reading about ‘good’ work someone somewhere is doing. Most of my friends are still in university or have just entered the workforce, and have minimal disposable income - so when they do so much as click on our GlobalGiving project link, or shoot me a quick message about it, I consider it being philanthropic.

Why do you support this (these) cause(s)?
My motivation for coming to Ghana to volunteer was mostly educational. After a couple short stints volunteer/interning I realized there is no better way to learn than totally
immersing yourself in a project you’re interested in a completely foreign place. So in
reality the organization I’m working with is supporting me as much as I am supporting
their cause.

How did you find these opportunities?
I had my heart set on volunteering in Africa, and after a couple weeks of scouring
idealist.org came across the CHF listing.

Do you enjoy it?
I definitely do. I love travelling and working in new places, and while working here in Ghana has definitely been one of the largest challenges I’ve faced, I’ve enjoyed every second of it.

How would you improve your experience, if possible?
Next time I volunteer/intern/work somewhere it will be for longer. Emily and I were able to accomplish some great things in the past three months, but to have a real impact three months is practically nothing.

Is there a philanthropist you admire?

I greatly admire my aunt and uncle, Amy and Peter Boone.  They are the founders of Effective Intervention, a group that implements health and development projects in a scientific way so that they can measure the actual impact of the interventions. They are promoting evidence-based philanthropy, which is something the world definitely needs more of.


Name: Emily Botts           
Age: 24
Live: Seattle, WA

Career: Most recently worked in Development/Fundraising at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Currently a volunteer public health intern for Cheerful Hearts Foundation in Ghana.

Are you philanthropic?  Why?
I try to be. Growing up, my parents taught my siblings and I to spend money wisely, place minimal value on material possessions, and be aware of those less fortunate than ourselves. Being philanthropic is a reflection of these values. Being a Christian is also a factor. In concurrence with my religious views, I view philanthropy as a form of serving others in both interactive and financial ways.

What does philanthropy mean to you?
Philanthropy means using my resources – money, time, and energy – to assist those who need it. I was dealt such a high hand in life: I have an education and good health. I have a family who supports me, political freedom, and social rights. Being philanthropic is my response to circumstances that prevent others from being able to say the same.

What organizations do you donate your time/ money to?
I support Casa de la Esperanza, an orphanage in Tijuana that I have visited five separate times starting when I was in junior high school. I volunteer with Hamomi, a non-profit children’s centre in Nairobi, Kenya with offices in Seattle. I am currently in Ghana carrying out a Public Health internship with Cheerful Hearts Foundation, a grassroots NGO focused on health, education, and social justice.

What do you do?
For our current internship with Cheerful Hearts Foundation, we work with the dynamic Public Health team researching and educating about tuberculosis.

In late April, we decided to create an additional project to apply our extra time and energy to. We planned a tuberculosis screening in a fishing village where we had found that health knowledge was extremely low. We learned that Hepatitis B is also a huge health threat in this village, and decided to plan a Hep B screening and vaccination session at a government school in the same community. We now had two projects on our hands in addition to our initial load.

The tuberculosis screening was a one-time deal, but the Hepatitis B screening and vaccination project is on-going. (You can read more about it on our Global Giving site at http://www.globalgiving.org/projects/hepatitis-b-vaccination-for-ghanaian-children/ ) Both of us will continue to manage the project remotely when we leave Ghana, and are in the process of training other CHF volunteers to take over on the ground when we have gone.

Why do you support this (these) cause(s)?
Because I can make a difference. It’s incredibly rewarding to know that because of our efforts, two people will receive life-saving tuberculosis treatment that would otherwise have likely gone untreated. As a result of our Hepatitis B project fundraising, as of June 12, 2014 ninety-one children have received the first of three injections to vaccinate against Hepatitis B. Eight children tested positive for the infection and can now receive treatment to prevent further spread. I support this cause because it literally saves lives, and I get to see it first-hand.

How did you find these opportunities?
I found Cheerful Hearts Foundation through an Internet search for non-profit public health opportunities in Africa.

Do you enjoy it?
I do. This is my first experience volunteering long-term with an NGO in a developing country. The experience has been very different from what I expected, and I had to adapt quickly. I’ve learned that flexibility is imperative when working in a foreign culture.

How would you improve your experience if possible?
The biggest challenges have been cultural: General lenient regard to timeliness, lack of resources such as Internet or even consistent electricity, and language barriers. Since these factors cannot be changed, I can’t emphasize enough the importance of being flexible and patient!

Is there a philanthropist you admire?
I bet everyone says this one, but for good reason. I want to be Melinda Gates when I grow up.





16 comments:

  1. I've had HEPATITIS B problem over 4 years. I tried everything, of course I went to the doctor. about a hundred times, and though about my Family, I know my Family will face a serious problem when I’m gone, I lost hope and I wept all day, but one day I was surfing the internet I found Dr.Suku contact number. I called him and he guided me. I asked him for solutions and he started the remedies for my health. Thank God, now everything is fine, I’m cured by Dr. Suku herbal medicine, I’m very thankful to Dr. Suku and very happy with my hubby and family.his email greatsukusolutiontemple@hotmail.com or contact his hot line:+2348074839242 so any type of disease HIV/AIDS,CANCER, ALS, Hepatitis C, PCV.. HERPES,through his via email;greatsukusolutiontemple@hotmail.com.

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  2. HOW I WAS ABLE TO GET PREGNANT
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    2. CHRONIC INSOMNIA
    3. Breast Cancer
    5. herpes cure,If you want your ex back.
    6. Als and Cerebrovascular Disease

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  3. My Name is Alan Pratte, From USA. I wish to share my testimonies with the general public about what this man called Dr OTIS DARKO has just done for me , this man has just brought back my lost Ex WIFE to me with his great spell, I was married to this woman called Sharon we were together for a long time and we loved our self’s but when I was unable to make her pregnant for me and also give her al she needs she left me and told me she can’t continue anymore then I was now looking for ways to get her back until a friend of mine told me about this man and gave his contact email: otisdarko60@yahoo.com then you won't believe this when I contacted this man on my problems he prepared this spell cast and bring my lost WIFE back, and after a month she became pregnant for me because he gave me some herbs to take also and when she went for a test and the result stated that she was pregnant am happy today am a FATHER of a baby girl, thank you once again the great DR OTIS DARKO for what you have done for me, if you are out there passing through any of this problems listed below:

    (1) If you want your ex back.
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    (13) Cure To Hiv/Aids
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    (15) CURE TO HERPES AND ANY OTHER SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES AT ALL...
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  4. Compliment Of The Season To All,


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    WISHING YOU ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS IN ADVANCE.
    Name : Jackson Marian

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  5. My Name is Alan Pratte, From USA. I wish to share my testimonies with the general public about what this man called Dr OTIS DARKO has just done for me , this man has just brought back my lost Ex WIFE to me with his great spell, I was married to this woman called Sharon we were together for a long time and we loved our self’s but when I was unable to make her pregnant for me and also give her al she needs she left me and told me she can’t continue anymore then I was now looking for ways to get her back until a friend of mine told me about this man and gave his contact email: otisdarko60@yahoo.com then you won't believe this when I contacted this man on my problems he prepared this spell cast and bring my lost WIFE back, and after a month she became pregnant for me because he gave me some herbs to take also and when she went for a test and the result stated that she was pregnant am happy today am a FATHER of a baby girl, thank you once again the great DR OTIS DARKO for what you have done for me, if you are out there passing through any of this problems listed below:

    (1) If you want your ex back.
    (2) if you always have bad dreams.
    (3) You want to be promoted in your office.
    (4) You want women/men to run after you.
    (5) If you want a child/PREGNANCY SPELL.
    (6) You want to be rich.
    (7) You want to tie your husband/wife to be
    yours forever.
    (8) If you need financial assistance.
    (9) How you been scammed and you want to recover you lost money.
    (10)Stop Divorce
    (11) CURE TO ALL KIND OF SICKNESS/DISEASES HERE
    (12) Winning of lottery
    (13) Cure To Hiv/Aids
    (14) LOTTERY/LOTTO SPELL WINNING
    (15) CURE TO HERPES AND ANY OTHER SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES AT ALL...
    (16) HAVE YOU BEEN SCAMMED BEFORE AND NEEDS TO RECOVER ALL THE DOLLARS/MONEY YOU LOST TO THESE FRAUDSTER ???.. CONTACT OTIS DARKO AS HE HELPED MY FRIEND CALLED WILLIANSM FROM USA TO RECOVER BACK THE SUM OF $300,000.00 DOLLARS HE LOST TO SCAMMERS ONLINE

    Email... otisdarko60@yahoo.com...... YOU CAN ALSO ADD HIM UP ON WHATSAPP USING THIS MOBILE NUMBER:+2348077526136

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  6. I appreciate the wonderful work done by Dr Fara for bringing my husband back to me, for almost 1years now my husband left me and never return again, i cried profusely every night because i was always lonely, i even paid visit to his parent to plead with them to help me beg him to return home. she was lust after one notorious girl, i don't know what he sees in that girl that he doesn't sees in me, i was down folded but everything was back to base when i came in contact with the great Dr Fara who helped me to bring back my husband in just 48hours after casting a love spell for me, my husband that never picked my call, started calling me unmentionable and unstoppable, today we are happy to be back together with my husband. contact him today and witness the same miracle from him on his email: drfaraspelltemple@gmail.com Sir I'm indeed grateful for the help..

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  7. ATTENTION TO EVERYONE:

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  9. I believed God has sent dr onokun to help people out from this horrible virus. i was diagnosis with hpv for 3 years, few months ago a friend introduced me to dr onokun and i only took his natural treatment for a week & 3 days, and i totally got cured with his herbal treatment. if you are suffering from hpv, you don't have to be roaming round dr onokun email is been attached to contact him on email: dronokunherbalcure@gmail.com

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  10. Are you tired of using Psychics & Spell casters with Little or No Results? Been Given False Promises and Unrealistic Goals for Your Lover to Return? STOP WHAT YOU’RE DOING! Other so called magical practitioners and spell casters CANNOT be compared to Mrs okojie a Master Love Spell caster and black magic expert ! Many have TRIED and FAILED over and over again in their work because they use weak methods such as: candles, crystals, oils, etc.MRS OKOJIE uses ancient and sacred method along with organic ingredients that others do not possess! Which is why her spells and black magic are potent, accurate, and are TRULY successful.mrs okojie is also known as an ETHICAL spell caster, and does not accept everyone turning to her for her help and guidance.She can be reach at mrsokojiehealinghomeforall@gmail.com

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  11. Good Day everyone, just want to share my experience here so you all should be more careful when contacting any herbalist for solution cos majority of the testimonies are fake and were the ones that fooled me.they all uses the same local code number (+234) cos i have been screwed by some of them.My Husband was suffering from Hsv for years and i went everywhere to get useful information that will help cure or suppress the disease.then i came across testimonies of those that took my hard earn money without any useful information or cure but they keep telling stories.about two months ago, a new staff was employed in my place of work and when He heard about my Husband Disease He was so remorseful and told me about Dr Emmanuel.but i felt it was still one of those Internet guys so i didn't call or text Dr Emmanuel. later that week, He asked me if i`ve heard from Dr Emmanuel and he gave me proof and reasons to try.well, lots of thanks to Dr Emmanuel cos as im writing this message, my Husband is CURED through the herbs that Dr Emmanuel sent to us.so after my experience, i decided to save some people from falling to the hands of SCAMS.thx for your time and if you require the service of Dr Emmanuel, you have to reach him via email: nativehealthclinic@gmail.com  or WhatsApp/Call +2348140073965
    you can also reach me on  +1(862) 260-4433  
    he have cure to all kinds of virus and disease,thank you Herpes,Hpv,Wart,Cancer,Hepatitis B,COPD,Brain Tumor Etc

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  12. Good Day everyone, just want to share my experience here so you all should be more careful when contacting any herbalist for solution cos majority of the testimonies are fake and were the ones that fooled me.they all uses the same local code number (+234) cos i have been screwed by some of them.My Husband was suffering from Hsv for years and i went everywhere to get useful information that will help cure or suppress the disease.then i came across testimonies of those that took my hard earn money without any useful information or cure but they keep telling stories.about two months ago, a new staff was employed in my place of work and when He heard about my Husband Disease He was so remorseful and told me about Dr Emmanuel.but i felt it was still one of those Internet guys so i didn't call or text Dr Emmanuel. later that week, He asked me if i`ve heard from Dr Emmanuel and he gave me proof and reasons to try.well, lots of thanks to Dr Emmanuel cos as im writing this message, my Husband is CURED through the herbs that Dr Emmanuel sent to us.so after my experience, i decided to save some people from falling to the hands of SCAMS.thx for your time and if you require the service of Dr Emmanuel, you have to reach him via email: nativehealthclinic@gmail.com  or WhatsApp/Call +2348140073965
    you can also reach me on  +1(862) 260-4433  
    he have cure to all kinds of virus and disease,thank you Herpes,Hpv,Wart,Cancer,Hepatitis B,COPD,Brain Tumor Etc

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  13. Life is always beautiful when you have good health. For almost a year i had Hpv and I was lonely and sad luckily I was directed to a very kind and Great Dr Onokun who helped me cure my Hpv and today I am free from Hpv and very healthy thank you so much Dr Onokun Email him via: Dronokunherbalcure@gmail.com 

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  14. Am here to appreciate Dr Oliha for using his herbal medicine to cure my Herpes virus. since 4years now I have been living with this virus and it has been giving me challenges, I was so perplexed cause i have been taking several drugs to be cured but all of my effort was in vain,one morning i was browsing through the internet then i saw several testimonies about Dr. Oliha curing people from Herpes virus and immediately i contacted Dr. Oliha on his email: oliha.miraclemedicine@gmail.com   , i told him about my troubles and he told me that i must be cured, gave me some instructions and which i rightly followed. so he prepared a herbal medicine for me and sent it to me which i used for 2 weeks and everything was like a dream to me and my Herpes virus was totally gone, why don't you contact him today and be free from your diseases because he is very good and honest Doctor. contact him via email; oliha.miraclemedicine@gmail.com   or whatsApp him on +2349038382931

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