Global Orphan Prevention is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to preventing child abandonment and orphanage proliferation globally. The organization was established in 2011 and aims to ensure that every child grows up in a loving, safe, and nurturing family environment. The organization's approach focuses on providing families with the resources and support they need to care for their children.
Child trafficking is a global issue that has become a significant threat to the safety, well-being, and future of millions of children worldwide. According to the United Nations, at least 1.2 million children are trafficked every year, and this number continues to grow. Child trafficking involves the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring, or receipt of children for exploitation. This exploitation can take many forms, including forced labor, sexual exploitation, and forced marriage. While the problem of child trafficking is complex, there are ways to prevent it, and one of the most effective ways is through education, leadership, and economic development.
As a parent, you want your child to succeed in life and to grow up to be a confident, capable adult. One way to help your child achieve these goals is to empower them. Parents need to empower their children because it helps them to develop a sense of self-worth, confidence, and resilience. When children feel empowered, they are more likely to take risks, try new things, and overcome challenges. This can help them to develop important life skills and to achieve their goals.
Parents care about their children's safety because it is a fundamental part of their role as caregivers and because they love their children. The bond between parents and their children is one of the strongest and most meaningful relationships that exists in human society which is why they feel a strong sense of duty to provide for and protect their children. This is why teaching children about the dangers of human trafficking is a vital component towards their overall safety awareness.   
Powerful girls grow up feeling secure in themselves. They learn to take action, making positive choices about their own lives and doing positive things for others. They think critically about the world around them. They express their feelings and acknowledge the feelings and thoughts of others in caring ways. Powerful girls feel good about themselves and grow up with a “can-do” attitude. Of course, strong girls may (like all of us) have times of insecurity and self-doubt, but these feelings aren’t paralyzing because the girls have learned to work through their problems. Powerful girls will grow up to lead full, valuable lives.
The teen years are often a difficult time for both parents and children. Some research suggests that adolescent girls can be more difficult to raise than adolescent boys. Furthermore, some parents might encounter what they interpret as their children losing motivation. However, according to psychologist, Carl Pickhardt, most children are not actually unmotivated.
Workers have completed the excavation and retaining wall, and are now preparing the foundation. This process takes a long time due to treacherous terrain and being in one of the largest earthquake-prone environments of the world. Careful architectural design and engineering are necessary and this phase should not be rushed. ⁣⁣⁣⁣
Lincoln Jones is one of the founding members of the Global Orphan Prevention Young Professionals (YP) Board, having been with us since April 2017. The YP Board is comprised of talented individuals between the age 21-39 who help create more powerful impact within our Denver community, bring awareness to our mission, and help reach that coveted Millennial demographic.
Tanya has shown leadership, compassion, and has helped develop organizational systems. She utilizes her skills as the Senior Property Manager for City Street Investors, LLC, whose clients include Denver Union Station, within the structures of the Board. Her commitment and reliability are values in which bring Boards from being good to being great! We are ecstatic to have Tanya apart of our team and have sat down to dive into the essence of who she is.
Kara Flynn is our Fundraising Co-Chairperson and Community Outreach liaison for the Global Orphan Prevention Associate Board. The Associate Board is comprised of talented individuals between the ages 21-45 who help create more powerful impact within our Denver community, bring awareness to our mission, and help reach that coveted Millennial demographic.
Lauren Castrogiovanni is a volunteer for Global Orphan Prevention and sat on the Auction Committee for our inaugural black-tie Passport 2 Freedom Gala. Lauren was instrumental in helping secure items for our silent auction, and helped run the auction during the event, including registration, setup, and checkout. She helped raise nearly $7,000 from just the silent auction alone, and helped us gross $113,646 from the gala.  
Tiffany Cheng sits on the Associate Board as our Marketing Chairperson for Global Orphan Prevention. By day, she's a delivery engineer for RingCentral and in her freetime, she's helping guide the marketing efforts at the charity; from the newsletter creation and social media initiatives, to managing a team of volunteers who help run the website and digital storytelling. We wanted to sit down with Tiffany to find out what makes her tick.
Dominick is the founder and CIO of IPS Strategic Capital and has served the investment community for over 35 years. He received his Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) through the Wharton School of Business and completed the College for Financial Planning’s CFP certification program. Currently, he is An Adjunct Professor at the University of Denver, he frequently lectures in Denver and internationally on the real-world use of derivatives in risk-defined money management.
Kimmy Yoosootrong is a talented Technical Project Manager and Volunteer at Global Orphan Prevention. She is the Catering & Vendor Relations Lead on our Gala Planning Committee for our Passport2Freedom Gala. She helps us with with her organizacional and leadership skills, and he incredible connections to the catering industry in Denver. We wanted to know more about Kimmy and she what drives her.

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