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World Bank – A potential source of funding for developing nations with a record of accomplishment
Putting money in the bank is generally regarded as one way to make money grow through the accumulation of interest. The World Bank is no exception but this is a depository for the wealthier nations of the world to invest their 
money here for use by other countries, particularly young or developing nations and Third-World countries, who may borrow from this institution at reduced rates of interest. Frequently, if the needs of the developing nation coincide with the interests of the depositing country(s) and specific objectives are met, the interest and/or the loan may be forgiven. Emerging nations can draw upon these funds. Honduras is one of those nations with an established relationship at this Bank.
Earlier this year Serving at the Crossroads (SATC) and Manos Amigas (MA), paid a call to the World Bank to introduce themselves and to enable this institution to learn about their existing programs and those they are about to 
implement for the people of La Entrada. Equipped with a three-year track record, ample accomplishments and support from their municipality and local citizenry, MA would appear to be a good candidate to attract the interest of this bank as a vehicle for future investment in the Copan Region of the country. Although the doors have only just opened, future dialog must continue if there is any hope to draw upon this bank for resources in support of clinic healthcare and other related auxiliary initiatives. The uniqueness and breadth of SATC’s strategic approach to date and support for programs that elevate women and families, like Threads of Hope, an experiment in micro-enterprise development linked with improvements in health, continuing education, public health and future health clinic outreach projects have attracted interest that will be pursued with the Bank.
Announcements
- Crossroads receives Best In America certification. Less than 2,000 charities in the US receive this seal. To read the full story, click here.
- Serving at the Crossroads featured in The Daily Local. To read the full story, click here.
- Serving at the Crossroads featured in The Philadelphia Inquirer. To read the full story, click here.
Clinic Update
- Clinic nears 25,000 mark in treating patients during first 3 years of serving people in La Entrada
- Well drilling completed on new clinic site
- Eagle Scout project collected more than $15,000 worth of over-the-counter medications
- Audiometer donated, which will speed up examinations, enabling patients to qualify for hearing aids
- ASIDE, the Association for Ecological and Social Economic Development, signed cooperative agreement with Manos Amigas to supply food, bedding and medical supplies
- Finland's Project Norte partnered with Manos Amigas by providing funds for well construction, waste water disposal and environmental preservation of new clinic site
- First micro-enterprise development project receives grant to test market "high-end" fabric products sewn in Honduras for sale in US with portion of profits to support the clinic
Headlines
Crossroads Gets a Make-over - New Logo Design (12/7/08) ...full story...
Administering Hearing aid tests (12/6/08) ...full story...
Amigos de Jesus Orphanage and the hand of Providence (12/5/08) ...full story...
Your buying decisions can help the Manos Amigas Clinic (12/4/08) ...full story...
What would you do if you had access to a Rainforest? (12/4/08) ...full story...
Clinic Acquires New Bus to Pick up Patients (12/3/08) ...full story...
News at Noon – Lights, camera Action! (12/2/08) ...full story...
Once is Not Enough - Geisinger Brigade returns with more healthcare help (12/1/08) ...full story...
Best in America certification leads Crossroads to 2009 Combined Federal Campaign for Charitable Giving (11/14/08) …Full story…
Rotary Seeks to Equip New Clinic Blood Laboratory (5/5/08) ...full story...
Manos Amigas Makes Good Use of Medical Network (4/18/08) ...full story...
World Bank – A potential source of funding for developing nations with a record of accomplishment (4/6/08) ...full story...
Manos Amigas and SATC calls on the Honduran Ministry of Health (4/5/08) ...full story...
The Blue Baby – a Special Case for Humanitarian Assistance (3/7/08) ...full story...
Geisinger Brigade – Medical Volunteers from the Keystone State (3/1/08) ...full story...
A Report from the State Capitol - Harrisburg, PA (2/4/08) ...full story...
Threads of Hope - A new Micro-enterprise Arises (1/15/08) ...full story...
The Gift of Sound (12/18/07) ...full story...
Daring to be Different - Scout Earns Eagle Award (11/5/07) ...full story...
Living Water… but first you must smite the rock! (10/30/07) ...full story...