Agency Details:

IDEX promotes sustainable solutions to poverty by providing long-term grants and access to resources for locally-run organizations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Description:
IDEX works with 22 partners and grantees in Guatemala, Mexico, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, South Africa and Zimbabwe that are creating lasting solutions to poverty in their communities. They work on women’s rights, civil rights, and human rights. And build local economies by: protecting their environment, creating food security, promoting local leadership, and involving the whole community in these initiatives.

The issues we work on include food security, indigenous people’s rights, labor issues, microcredit, HIV/AIDs, women’s empowerment, and youth action.

Contact people:

Gillian Wilson, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) Greg Hunt, Office Manager, (phone), (email)

Address:

827 Valencia Street, # 101 San Francisco, CA 94110 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.idex.org

Directions:

IDEX is on Valencia Street at 19th Street in the Mission district of San Francisco.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: 16th / Mission,   Walk distance (in minutes): 10   Nearest Bus Stop: 26, 1 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Besides English, which languages are spoken at your agency?
	Spanish
What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency?
	16
Is your agency wheelchair accessible?
	No
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 10?
	No
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 20?
	No

Last updated on November 25, 2009