About Us
History
Founded in 2003 and Incorporated as a 501 (c)3 nonprofit in 2005, Adopt-a-Village International is a volunteer-led organization focused on humanitarian work in Peru and Ecuador. Formerly known as Hope Alliance, our name now better reflects our mission to “provide a hand up, not a handout.” We empower communities by moving beyond temporary charity toward sustainable development and self-reliance.
• Working in partnership with various groups to provide the communities with basic need assistance.
• Empowering the community through education, job-training, and micro-business development.
• Providing medical clinics, trained health workers, medical supplies for existing hospitals and clinics, and new construction in villages.
Directors
• Mike Mitchell, Chairman
• Russ Fox, Vice Chairman
• Mark Backlin, Treasurer
• Jose Suarez, Secretary
• Loli Lopez
• Dr. Lynn Walker
• Karen Yuan
IAH Mission
Our mission is to provide a hand up, not a handout, to break the cycle of poverty in impoverished villages. We are a nonprofit, nonsectarian,
humanitarian, organization that connects resources such as yourself, with opportunities to make a difference. We partner with leaders in
developing countries to provide sustainable improvements that meet basic human needs and improve quality of life, including:
• Medical and dental clinics
• Training for health workers
• Potable water
• Educational and micro-business opportunities
Nearly 10 million children die each year from preventable conditions.
Join us:
•Participate – Come with us and see the villages, understand the need, meet the people, and experience the joy of giving.
•Donate – Select the donation option that suits your ability to help.
•Learn – Read more about who we are, what we do, and the impacts of our work.
Your contribution will help save lives and we thank you!
IAH Goals
We work to provide short-term relief to communities in need and we make long-term capital commitments that will improve the community’s
overall quality of life.
We fulfill these objectives by providing “BASIC” humanitarian services:
• Basic short and long term medical care
• Assistance in developing educational and literacy programs
• Sanitation and water purification systems
• Instruction and partnership in micro-enterprise
• Collaborative training in leadership development
Our ultimate objective is to provide self-supporting solutions with a strong
focus on education, sustainable construction, and the use of local materials to ensure lasting progress.