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A GivStory by Scott Fifer – Founder of GO Campaign www.gocampaign.org

I’m a former attorney and TV and film writer and I took a volunteer vacation to Africa in December of 2005, where I spent a month at a centre for street kids. Upon coming back to America, I couldn’t forget the children I had seen.

I founded a nonprofit to raise awareness and funds for orphans and vulnerable children. 100% of funds donated go to programs for the kids, and we focus on grassroots projects that are falling through the cracks and are in need of a hand up.

Donors can choose which country they want to help, and what kind of project and how they want their money spent. It’s been a huge success and we have already changed lives. We especially encourage kids here to help kids across the world. If they can raise money, great, but even if they can just talk about it in the classroom – learn about other countries, learn about what other kids their age are going through across the world – that in itself is! a great thing for the future of our planet.

We hope our website can be a place for kids to go to connect with kids across the globe.
I never anticipated that one trip to Africa would change my life forever, but it was the best thing I ever did. I wasn’t looking for a change – it found ME. I encourage all people to take time to volunteer, whether it be a month in Africa, or a few hours with someone down the street. It can be the most rewarding experience you never expected.

If you have been following our blog for the past several months I am sure you have noticed the “Tell Us Your GivStory” tab. Many of you have so generously shared your GivStory with us or emailed asking where you can read other’s submissions. We had been holding out on posting the GivStory stories until the launch of our new blog design. Can you blame us for wanting to look cooler?! Now that the stars have aligned, we are ready to post your stories of giving and love. Keep watching for our GivStory blog posts this week.

If you are new to our blog then you are probably wondering what a GivStory is. Well, it’s simply your story of giving. It’s your opportunity to share your GivStory with others, to inspire them to also make a difference, to inspire them to live out and write their own GivStory. Why is this important? To make giving a chain reaction. To make something good contagious… a sort of “pay it forward.”

A GivStory can be two things:

• What you do personally to give back to your own community. You have a unique story whether you are a volunteer, a non-profit  founder, a donor, or supporter. We want you to write about that story. We want to hear  your heart, your passion.
• What you have seen others do to give back to their own community. Tell us their story. Tell us how it inspires you.

We would love to hear your GivStory! Have you submitted? It’s easy! Submit your story Here