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Frequently Asked Questions
CII works in Africa and the U.S. We participates in the broader national development community, our mission is specifically to assist members of the U.S. population become aware of the youth we serve. As a part of that mission, we also work to build awareness about Africa in the United States.
No. CII is an independent, NGO. For example, CII is not affiliated with Trans Africa. Also, CII is not a part of the U.S. government or the U.N. family of agencies.
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No. CII is a grant-seeking organization. The funds we receive from individuals and grant-making organizations (such as foundations, corporations, the religious community, social and civic groups, U.N. agencies and other multilateral agencies, the U.S. government and other governments) enable us to carry out our assistance work in Africa and the US.
No. The only exception is when CII supports students as a part of our assistance programs in Africa (for example, local primary school support through scholarships).
General information about employment with CII as well as specific job postings will be on site when there are openings. Most of our positions are occupied my caring volunteers who shares our vision and mission.
Yes, Our Volunteer program includes mentoring service, Computer Training services, and entrepreneurship services, our teacher’s Interim and Christian educators service
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Yes. CII is a private, NGO accredited in Liberia and a 501(c) (3) Org accredited in the U.S.
90 percent. Of every $1.00 you give to CII, 98¢ goes to program services and 10¢ goes to management, general and fund raising.
In general, yes. CII also accepts only large-scale in-kind contributions to meet emergency needs or other project needs that we identify. Ideally, in-kind contributors also donate money to pay overseas shipping costs (which can run to thousands, even tens of thousands of dollars).
If you cannot underwrite the shipment of your items, the best way to help is by donating funds to CII. That way, CII can purchase needed items from local vendors in the US and Africa, at lower prices and without incurring shipping costs.
If you have a relatively small collection of items to donate, please call us and we will pick them up.
Our local staff work closely with our partner schools to identify high potential children in the community who cannot afford school fees. We consider the potential of the child to succeed in school, as well as the level of need of the child’s family. We also consider other factors like ensuring opportunities for girls and the number of children in the family.
CFTAOLY INTERNATIONAL kids are bright and eager to learn. Some will certainly become doctors and lawyers, while some will simply become better-educated farmers and shop owners, all of which are necessary to create a more prosperous future for their families and their countries.