YOU can empower youth living in poverty through modern education and employment.
OUR MISSION & VISION
Global Deeds is devoted to disrupting the cycle of poverty by assisting schools, teachers and corporations in the process of empowering low-income youth through modern educational and employment opportunities.
We create customized support systems that enable students to reach their potential as technically savvy, financially stable and socially-conscious citizens.
With our collaborative network of corporate sponsors and advocates within 41 cities, we will cultivate enthusiasm in the next generation and ultimately reduce poverty rates in the Global Deeds community and beyond.
WHAT IS A GD HUB?
A GD Hub (Global Deeds Hub) is an afternoon educational program within qualifying high schools, juvenile detention centers, social enterprises, NGOs, and juvenile homes, managed by the institution in collaboration with and sponsored by Global Deeds Foundation. Here students take advantage of our training in collaboration with other NGOs & corporations, become certified in business, computers and personal development (DigiWork program), to later be matched with opportunities via our portal.
Due to the nature of the operations of certain institutions, there are cases in which all that a GD Hub offers cannot be fully implemented, for example if the students are only present for a limited amount of time, and not an entire academic year. If an institution does not have a computer lab, but is interested in the DigiWork certificate programs, funding or an in-kind donation request of equipment could be provided in order to conduct the programs.
OUR TEAM
Global Deeds is composed of a group of socially-conscious professionals with a wide range of experience within the fields of nonprofit and industrial management, medical sciences, computer science, the arts, finance, economics, law and education. At this time, we are recruiting new board members. For more information, please contact Katherine Montero at kmontero@globaldeeds.org.
Katherine Montero
CEO/Founder
Dr. Yolaris Garcia
Vice-President
David Drake
Advisory Board Member, Global Deeds
Akansh Murthy
Consulting Board
Dani Schulkin
Consulting Board
GLOBAL DEEDS SPEAKER SERIES
In 2014, The Global Deeds’ Speaker Series (GDSS) took place for the first time. During this event a group of guest speakers shared their remarkable stories with students online (LIVE) from their respective sites. This event is shared with the different high schools, employment training offices, shelters and other collaborators. Our intention is to expand our outreach and provide a source of inspiration to students going through difficult personal situations , which often interferes with their professional advancement.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. What is Global Deeds?
Global Deeds Foundation is a public charitable organization, which was registered in 2005 in the state of Massachusetts and became a 501 (c)(3) in 2008. The name “Global Deeds” is what is used to identify the entire “hybrid” organization (social enterprise). We work to empower youth living in poverty and our support entails assisting schools and teachers by implementing modern curricula through Global Deeds Foundation and employment (and other kinds of opportunities) through Global Deeds, Inc.
2. Where is Global Deeds physically located?
We are operating using temporary meeting sites located in Salem, Lawrence and Boston, MA, Miami, FL and New York, NY. Our programs take place within the public schools we collaborate with and our headquarters office is in Boston.
3. How can I get involved?
Please go to the “Get Involved” tab of the home page for more information.
4. How are students selected for the scholarship?
There is a nomination system that is managed by teachers and administrators within public schools and in collaboration with other NGOs. If you are a student who wishes to get nominated, please visit your guidance counselor’s office and discuss the possibility of a nomination with your guidance counselor or a teacher.