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Glimmer's Founders - Philip & Donna Berber Ranked 6th in Barrons Best Givers List

BARRON'S COVERThe 25 Best GiversBy SUZANNE MCGEE | MORE ARTICLES BY AUTHORWith money tight, top philanthropists insist on more bang for the buck. Meet the 25 most effective givers.THE NAME OF THE GAME IN PHILANTHROPY this year is to make your dollars go far -- very far. With the recession squeezing donors and charities alike, it's more important than ever to make sure your giving really makes a difference.Ideally, each dollar you give will transform itself into $3 or $4 of benefits for your…See More

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Sparking A Glimmer of Hope

Sparking a Glimmer of HopeBy Laurance AllenValue News Network, A Glimmer of Hope Foundation, November 4, 2009Laurance Allen of Value News Network reports on a conversation with Philip Berber, founder of A Glimmer of Hope Foundation and one of the honorees at this year's Clinton Global Initiative.Governments from around the world and international financial institutions such as the World Bank have poured hundreds of billions of dollars into Africa over the past half century. Meanwhile,…See More

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Glimmer's Latest Trek: Sept.-Oct. '09

Full blog link: http://glimmertrek.blogspot.com/As is often the case when you work to help bring change to the lives of others, your life is also changed. Three stories from our latest trip are just such accounts. Lynne, Blake, and Chris thank you for sharing your thoughts! Pam and Lynne thank you for the photos. We encourage you to share your comments and photos.Enjoy the inspiration!“I woke up today feeling euphoric for all the heartfelt memories…See More

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Ending Poverty in Ethiopia

Episode documenting how A Glimmer of Hope is transforming international aid and reaching the goal of ending poverty in Ethiopia in our lifetime

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Earlier today in New York, A Glimmer of Hope chairman Philip Berber made a big splash at the Clinton Global Initiative when he was one of just three members to offer a progress report during the Economic Empowerment Session emceed by James Carville.Around the same time as Carville was lauding A Glimmer of Hope for exemplifying the CGI's mandate to turn ideas into action, this article ran in the online edition of the Wall Street…See More

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A bit about myself:: Offering hope and help, with dignity, to those who suffer unnecessarily from the injustice of poverty

8 years • 2,954 water projects • 308 education projects • 157 health projects
46 veterinary projects • 33 micro-irrigation projects • 4,000+ microcredit loans

Over 2 million people served through Integrated Rural Development

I believe in...?: A Glimmer of Hope's approach to International Aid and Development is unique. The foundation is run like a business and it measures its success like a business. It is in operation to turn a profit. What is Social Profit? Its the amount of social and humanitarian benefit gained as a result of investing in the well-being of others. Using an innovative strategy that includes integrating its projects to achieve maximum impact, A Glimmer of Hope is making a sustainable difference in the lives of some of the poorest people in the world in rural Ethiopia. Built into its entrepreneurial model is a high degree of efficiency and according to Michael Dell, chairman of DELL and co-founder of the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation: A Glimmer of Hope is extremely professional and well-respected because of its work that reaches across the globe. Yet, its the foundations direct engagement with the community locally in Ethiopia that provides so much value and ensures projects being funded are those the people really want and need.
A Glimmer of Hope divides its efforts into two main categories: Humanitarian Aid and Enterprise. To achieve its objectives, it identifies and works with the best development organizations in Ethiopia. With these organizations as its partners, A Glimmer of Hope is providing access to essential social services in areas where they are needed most by the people who need them most. These services include clean water, education, health care, agriculture and microfinance.

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Glimmer's Founders - Philip & Donna Berber Ranked 6th in Barrons Best Givers List

BARRON'S COVER

The 25 Best Givers

By SUZANNE MCGEE | MORE ARTICLES BY AUTHOR

With money tight, top philanthropists insist on more bang for the buck. Meet the 25 most effective givers.

THE NAME OF THE GAME IN PHILANTHROPY this year is to make your dollars go far -- very far. With the recession squeezing donors and charities alike, it's more important than ever to make sure your giving really makes a difference.

Ideally, each dollar you give will… Continue

Posted on November 30, 2009 at 7:30am

Sparking A Glimmer of Hope

Sparking a Glimmer of Hope

By Laurance Allen

Value News Network, A Glimmer of Hope Foundation, November 4, 2009

Laurance Allen of Value News Network reports on a conversation with Philip Berber, founder of A Glimmer of Hope Foundation and one of the honorees at this year's Clinton Global Initiative.

Governments from around the world and international financial institutions such as the World Bank have poured hundreds of… Continue

Posted on November 24, 2009 at 7:30am

Glimmer's Latest Trek: Sept.-Oct. '09

Full blog link: http://glimmertrek.blogspot.com/

As is often the case when you work to help bring change to the lives of others, your life is also changed. Three stories from our latest trip are just such accounts. Lynne, Blake, and Chris thank you for sharing your thoughts! Pam and Lynne thank you for the photos. We encourage you to share your comments and photos.

Enjoy the inspiration!

“I woke up today… Continue

Posted on October 30, 2009 at 12:00pm

Wall Street Journal Proclaims Berber Star of CGI

Earlier today in New York, A Glimmer of Hope chairman Philip Berber made a big splash at the Clinton Global Initiative when he was one of just three members to offer a progress report during the Economic Empowerment Session emceed by James Carville.

Around the same time as Carville was lauding A Glimmer of Hope for exemplifying the CGI's mandate to turn ideas into action, this article ran in the online edition of the Wall Street… Continue

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At 8:01am on October 1, 2009, Betsy Borgacz said…: The Conference Call with Glimmer of Hope is posted as an event for you to RSVP http://www.imaginethistv.com/events/a-glimmer-of-hope-project I look forward to hearing more about your project.

At 7:59am on September 15, 2009, Amy Carol Wolff said…: Welcome! So glad to have you guys here! Would love to hear your thoughts on some of our current episode ideas as well as hear some new ones from you! Thanks for joining!!