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Areas of expertise & Fields of activity:	Economic and Social: Crime Prevention Drug Control Education Extreme poverty Human Rights Humanitarian Affairs Indigenous Peoples International Law Justice Minority Rights Peace and Security Refugees Social Development Violence Volunteerism
Geographic scope:	International
Country of activity:	Mexico El Salvador China Myanmar
Millennium Development Goals:	Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger Achieve universal primary education Develop global partnership for development
Mission statement:	At PowerMentor, we develop future leaders, one person at a time. Our members and participants learn how to break through glass ceilings, cultivate high-impact innovation, build high-trust relationships, act with deep courage and transform organizations through role-modeling and mentor-based collaborative dynamics. PowerMentor is fully equipped to support communities internationally with resources for catastrophic events as well as outreach opportunities. PowerMentor teams can be mobilized quickly and efficiently. Capabilities include providing infrastructure for humanitarian projects such as logistical support for medical outreach, construction projects, community outreach, mobilization projects and educational events. We are fully equipped with sophisticated communication equipment for presentations to large groups. Our mobile audio and visual aid technologies also aid a range of other creative opportunities we are asked to support. We provide the opportunity for participants to engage in real-life meaningful community based collaborative efforts to solve complex problems and develop leaders. Participants take the lead on select projects for truly engaged, immersive learning experiences that are enhanced by our accelerated vertical learning approach. PowerMentor established the Center for Strategy & Innovation in 2014 that provides a global platform of simulations for seeking resolution in complicated global issues.
Year established:	1999
Organizational structure:	California public benefit non profit formed under 501 (c) (3). Board of directors provide structure. No paid staff, all are volunteers.
Number and type of members:	25 core members, consisting of attorneys, law enforcement, educators, health care leaders, and business professionals.
Affiliation with NGO networks:	Scripps Health Care
Funding structure:	Funds from other Non-Governmental Organizations
Funding structure other:	Donations all of which are used for projects. All members are working professionals, and provide for their own resources when deployed.

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