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IV. Why do organizations fund international projects?

B. Organizational Values

  • Often based on mission
  • Analysis of language and images used on website/other documents
  • Underlying, “hidden” values may exist (read between the lines)             
Open Society Institute 
 Africa Foundation
USAID Health     A Room of Her Own Foundation
Ford Foundation    The National Science Foundation

Activity 4.2

Choose one of the websites above to analyze more carefully. Consider the organization’s mission statement, the types of projects they fund, and the images/language used on the website.

  • Who is this organization serving?
  • Why was the organization established?
  • What are the goals of this organization?
  • How does this organization achieve its goals?

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