The Path of Partners
From Eloise Vincent, Executive Director SOFTLY
International Inc.
People
often ask me, "What is the secret to SOFTLY's success?"
I would say it is the combination of the right path and
true partnership.
First - Our dedication to following what Don
Juan, as told to Carlos Castaneda, called the only
worthwhile path - the path of heart. This
is the path of openness and love telling each child you
are important and worthwhile.
Second - The ability to network and form
powerful partnerships with many other like
minded individuals and groups.
Our partners in Honduras include Sociedad Amigos de
los Ninos (Catholic), Hogar de Amor y Esparanza
(Episcopalian) and the Mountain of Light
(Presbyterian). We also work in close partnership with
the local government leaders such as the Mayor of Roatan
and the Congressman of the Bay Islands. In Costa Rica we
work with the International Red Cross and the
local school system. In Peru our partnerships are the
local catholic clergy and indigenous shamans, business
leaders and community elders.
In the United States we partner with a Baptist
organization called CrossLink International.
Of course, our dearest and greatest partnerships are
with the churches, schools, community organizations,
families and individuals who join us in the field and
support us financially from home.
My wish is for "A Bed For Every Child"
Eloise
Vincent
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