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Buona Pasqua / Feliz Páscoa / Felices Pascuas / Happy Easter / Joyeuses Pâques / Pasaka Njema / हैप्पी ईस्टर 💛! ... See MoreSee Less

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Buona Pasqua /  Feliz Páscoa / Felices Pascuas / Happy Easter / Joyeuses Pâques / Pasaka Njema / हैप्पी ईस्टर 💛!

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Happy Easter 🐇🐰🐣

Meet Ilze Fender: Champion of Empowerment. In honor of Women’s History Month, IPM celebrates Ilze's remarkable journey and dedication. Joining IPM in 2006, Ilze now serves as the Senior Director of Constituent Relations & Executive Assistant to the CEO since 2016. As a key member of the leadership team, she oversees IPM’s Annual Giving programs and supports the CEO in promoting IPM and managing donor relations. With over three decades of experience in nonprofit administration and resource development, Ilze's passion drives our mission forward. #IPMconnect #WomensHistoryMonth #EmpowerWomen #Justice #Peace #Hope ... See MoreSee Less

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Thank you everyone for the kind words! I'm truly blessed to be a part of the IPM family and continue to be humbled every day by the beautiful hearts & generosity of others in making a life-affirming difference in our world.

God has blessed you with so many gifts that you have wonderfully shared with IPM over the years!

You are such a wonderful existence in this world, Ilze Fender!

Congratulations and big hug Ilze 💖💖💖

Have known Ilze from the start and no better person, more than friend, more like sister. We have all been blessed by her presence. May all your days be beautiful. THANK YOU over and over for your dedication. Ipm is better because of you.

You are amazing, Ilze!

Muchas bendiciones q Dios siempre guie sus pasos por un mañana mejor y le de mucha salud para seguir adelante en sus caminos d amor al projimo!

Saludos y felicidades desde el Salvador.

Que bien, felicidades

Felicidades Ilze Fender

Can think of no better recipient than Ilze Fender!

thank you!

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Meet Adela Zayas: Director of Programs and Regional Director for the LAC Region. In honor of Women’s History Month, IPM celebrates Adela's inspiring dedication to social causes. A Psychology Major graduate from Central American University, Adela has been involved in various social movements promoting environmental consciousness, community development, and gender equality. #ipmconnect #WomensHistoryMonth #justice #hope ... See MoreSee Less

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Meet Bindiya Makwana: A Leader for Change. In honor of Women’s History Month, IPM celebrates Bindiya's inspiring journey as the new leader of our South Asia Office. Passionate about empowering children, adolescent girls, and women, she brings a unique perspective to our Leadership Team. Born into a Dalit family, Bindiya envisions a world of equality and respect for all women. Her feminist ideals align with the Womanist Movement, exploring the intersections of caste, women, and religion. Join us in celebrating her impactful work. #IPMconnect #WomensHistoryMonth #EmpowerWomen #Justice #Peace #Hope ... See MoreSee Less

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Empower Women Globally: Help IPM's Women's Projects worldwide create lasting change. Your donation supports education, economic opportunities, and a sustainable future for women and girls everywhere. Make a difference today. Click the link in our bio to donate. #empowerwomen #IPMResponds #DonateForChange ... See MoreSee Less

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Empower Women Globally: Help IPMs Womens Projects worldwide create lasting change. Your donation supports education, economic opportunities, and a sustainable future for women and girls everywhere. Make a difference today. Click the link in our bio to donate. #EmpowerWomen #IPMResponds #DonateForChange

Remembering Oscar Arnulfo Romero: On this day of remembrance for the martyrdom of Archbishop Romero, let us honor his legacy of courage and unwavering dedication to justice and peace. His spirit lives on in the ongoing struggle for human rights and dignity. #OscarRomero #MartyrdomAnniversary #Justice ... See MoreSee Less

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Remembering Oscar Arnulfo Romero: On this day of remembrance for the martyrdom of Archbishop Romero, let us honor his legacy of courage and unwavering dedication to justice and peace. His spirit lives on in the ongoing struggle for human rights and dignity. #OscarRomero #MartyrdomAnniversary #Justice
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“As we commemorate our 48-year history and reflect on the extraordinary events and unimaginable challenges faced by IPM and our Project Partners…it is with the deepest gratitude that we wish to acknowledge the vital impact your friendship support, and consistent generosity has helped make possible in our work…”  – Excerpted from IPM’s 2022 Appeal

TESTIMONIALS

"Organizations like IPM, and their Project Partners around the world, challenge us to see the world through the lens of abundance, to find ways to live and work together...[to] teach us how to live in solidarity and love." - Rick Steves, Author and TV/Radio Personality
"As an IEP participant, I discovered very quickly that the IPM staff is extraordinarily well-informed, supremely conscientious, and deeply committed to genuine two-way partnerships that build justice, peace and hope." - Clint McCann, Professor, Eden Theological Seminary

Prof. McCann on Eden.edu

“IPM is giving an opportunity to the youth so that they have the tools to contribute to the construction of a new society.” - Zoraida Soza Sanchez, IPM Project Partner, Mujer Y Communidad

Mujer Y Comunidad on Facebook
“We are proud to be associated with this organization that is changing lives around the world in very fundamental ways through sustainable projects and capacity-building.” - Dorothy Nyong'o, Director, Africa Cancer Foundation

AfricaCancerFoundation.org
"The very fact that every single [IPM] service person I met, even in dire circumstances, had a sense of humor reminded me that there is abundance available for me in every moment." - Tim McCarthy, Founder, The Business of Good Foundation

TheBusinessOfGood.org
"Seeing the mutual respect among IPM Partners and Staff, understanding the fierce and appropriate sense of pride the Partners feel about their projects...the work being done in communities across Kenya gave me hope for deep, meaningful change." - Judith Ranger Smith, Executive Director, Singing For Change Foundation

SingingForChange.org

FROM THE CEO'S BLOG

December 30, 2023 Dear Friends, While working from the #Cleveland Office today this photograph caught my attention and brought a lump to my throat. Sometimes it is hard to believe [...]

May 10, 2023 Dear Salutation, Happy 49th Anniversary IPM! How amazing it is to write you as the entire IPM Family looks forward to our upcoming 50th Anniversary on May 10, 2024. [...]

Dear Friends, Today, November 23, many of us across the USA will celebrate the Thanksgiving Holiday. As I have written often, as part an organization with deep roots among the [...]

Dear Friends,  On May 10th IPM celebrated our 49th Anniversary! A remarkable achievement for an organization such as this—founded as a radical response to the predominate mission model of the time. IPM [...]