100 Friends Project

04/21/2024

Raising funds for educational programs is a top priority for 100 Friends. We help finance the repair and construction of schools in many areas across Asia and provide scholarships for primary, high school, vocational school, and university students. We also donate school supplies and mobile phones for students who need to attend school remotely. Any (tax-deductible) donation amount we receive makes a difference! https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/100friends

02/07/2024

https://www.ruthannsbaler.com/post/interview-with-marc-gold-shoestring-philanthropist-global-activist-and-founder-of-100-friends

Since 1989, Marc Gold has quietly made the world a better place – one humanitarian trip at a time. Through his grassroots nonprofit, 100 Friends, he’s traveled to unserved regions across the globe to provide assistance for housing, education, food programs, medical care, small business support, ...

05/10/2022

December 2021 - May 2022

12/02/2021

https://www.facebook.com/donate/295575459134510/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2021/10/23/syria-photo-father-son-sipa-award/

While traveling in turkey I  became aware of the acute refugee crises occurring. According to UNHCR there are nearly 4 million refugees in Turkey, most of whom are Syrians who have fled the war across the border. The Syrian refugees are treated very poorly by the Turkish, they are at the bottom of the social hierarchy, many are beggars. 

Pictured is a man named Munir El Nezzel and his son. Munir lost his leg in the civil war and his son was born without limbs due to Assad's chemical attacks. I came across the photo in the Washington Post. We contacted the journalist who put us in touch with Munir.  We have since learned that he is living in a slum in Ankara with his wife and son and is in need of money for basics like baby food and medicine. As we all know, many people giving a small amount can make a huge difference. Please find it in your hearts to help Munir and his family.