International Needs

“A draft copy of the prepared form 990 was provided to members of the finance committee for their approval prior to submission.”

“All board members sign a conflict of interest policy statement annually. The policy has been incorporated into our employee handbook to ensure all staff are aware of and will comply with this policy.”

“The salary of the ceo/president is determined annually by the board of directors at their fall meeting, with said employee dismissed from the room during this discussion. Elements within the discussion include use of comparable compensation for similar organizations as well as performance evaluation of said individual.”

“There are no employees that meet the definition of a key employee.”

“The annual financial statement audit and form 990 are posted on our website. Governing documents, such as incorporation documents and the conflict of interest policy are readily available upon request.”

“The board of directors serve international needs in a volunteer capacity. There are a number of other volunteers who provide clerical/office services.”

“International needs was founded on a vision to transform lives and change communities, helping christian leaders serve god through assisting the most vulnerable populations within their own countries. That vision has grown to an international network of partnerships of countries in africa, asia, australia, eastern europe and north and south america. Christian leaders throughout this network have united to change lives for jesus christ through a variety of faith-based holistic programs and projects focusing on gospel outreach, education, health, economic development, water and sanitation and refugee assistance. Programs and projects within these service areas target the most vulnerable and needy families and communities within the countries international needs serve which include: bangladesh, burkina faso, columbia, czech republic, egypt, ethiopia, ghana, india, kenya, nepal, philippines, romania, slovakia, turkey, uganda, vietnam, sri lanka, united states and zambia. The centerpiece of everything international needs does is faith based, church planting and outreach. Teams of community workers reach individual communities bringing the life-changing message of jesus christ to some of the most hard-to-reach areas in the world. Educational support is provided through child sponsorship and is an excellent example of transforming a person's life opening up oppportunities through educational assistance. Vocational training programs and leadership seminars, particularly aimed at vulnerable women and those ensnared in poverty, transform individuals and their families by providing sustainable livelihoods positively impacting families and commmunities. Special projects such as digging wells and providing sanitation support or building schools help transform entire communities for years to come. Within each of the countries international needs serves, needy populations of refugees and international displaced individuals are targeted for specialized relief and support services. Woven throughout all of these projects and programs is a very clear holistic and practical demonstration and presentation of the gospel of jesus christ. Short-term ministry teams and church partnerships unite ministry countries with people who live in the united states allowing both parties to grow and learn through their interactions with each other.”