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Organization: Eat So They Can

Based in: United States,   US EIN #: 20-3097760

Quick Facts

Eat So They Can is an international fundraiser that invites citizens of the world to participate in what is collectively one huge dinner party; where something as simple as sharing a meal with friends can help stop poverty. We aim to raise money to support orphaned and vulnerable children, women's empowerment, emergency relief and anti-trafficking.

Focus Areas: Children, Disaster Relief, Education, Health, Human Rights, Poverty, Gender & Equality, Microfinance
Countries Served:
All 12 countries:
  Summary by region:

Background

Date Founded: 2007
Number of Staff: 3

Description of Services:
Eat So They can is a global fundraiser inviting individuals to host a meal and raise funds to support our partner organisations around the world. This year's events will take place over the weekend of 15-16th October.

Upon registering as a host, you will be assigned a host mentor who will help you plan your event. You will also be sent out additional information including a resource pack with posters, flyers, placemats and a DVD you can show at your event.
History:
The inaugural Eat So They Can event took place on the 13th of October 2007 in conjunction with the UN's World Food Day. On this day, people all over the globe held private dinner parties, large and small, and collected donations from their guests.
Accomplishments & Progress:
This year, we are aiming to raise USD $200,000 but we need your help!

Additional Information

Additional Background Information:
To sign up as a volunteer host, please visit www.eatsotheycan.org
Local Partners:
We work with our partners in local community organisations as well as being supported by Global Volunteer Network,GVN Foundation and GVNF Australia.

Officers & Board

President:
Colin Salisbury
ESTC Founder Phone: +64 4 569 9080
Development Director:
Lauren McMahon
Media and Communications Coordinator
Phone: +64 4 569 9080
Volunteer Coordinator:
Eliza Raymond
ESTC Campaign Coordinator
Phone: +64 4 569 9080
Board of Directors and Board of Advisors:
Colin Salisbury: Chairman of the Board

Barbara Courtney:Secretary

Leslie Plomondon: Treasurer

Courtney Montague: Advisor

Chris Bryan: Advisor

Michael Cornish: Advisor

Contact Information

Address:
Global Volunteer Network Foundation
PO Box 294
Littleton , Colorado 80160
United States
Phone: +64 4 569 9080
Fax:
Web: http://www.eatsotheycan.org


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