Thank you to all that helped. More than 100 donors contributed before the deadline so the project will now receive another donation of $5,000. I really approciate everyone who helped make this happen.

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This article is to ask a small favour that will have a great impact on a project that will help nonprofits in Colombia. In the end, I am asking for a $10 contribution and if 100 people make a donation before November 30, a leveraging donor will kick in $5,000! You know how the internet can help in recruiting volunteers. We are trying to make this possible in Colombia.

Here is a summary of the project.

· I am working with Partners of the Americas (www.partners.net) to provide Colombia with an infrastructure that will connect Colombian volunteers with the organizations that need them.

· Outcomes of this project include the launch of a Spanish version of the recruitment (not ongoing management) portion of MyVolunteerPage.com throughout Colombia and training on its implementation. Columbian nonprofit organizations will be able to advertise their needs for volunteers for free in MyVolunteerPage.com and from there, in offline promotions as well.

· The project has been featured on the Global Giving website and was selected as one of only five projects to be included in their launch.

· Global Giving is like a marketplace for project donations. Think of it like a wedding registry for doing good. It is one of their supporters that is providing the $5,000 to each the five pilot projects that have 100 donors contribute to the project.

The leveraging of this makes it a great giving opportunity but please do not assume that others will make it happen. Please throw in your few bucks to help the project get an extra $5,000. Go to http://www.globalgiving.com/pr/1600/proj1566a.html

Thank you, thank you, thank you!