Who We Are

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Some (not all) of BAIDO members. July 2001

BAIDO (Bay Area International Development Organizations) is a network of San Francisco Bay Area nonprofits doing international development work. We promote understanding of the challenges facing people globally - and the solutions we are finding.

BAIDO builds on the collective expertise within our membership to address the inter-connectedness of global issues. Like a colorful mosaic, our individual pieces of work fit together to become a more effective whole. BAIDO members represent a wealth of in-depth knowledge and personal experience concerning the developing world - a valuable resource for Northern California.

The BAIDO network has roots dating back nearly 10 years. The network began as an informal grouping that met to discuss common concerns. In late 1999, BAIDO member organizations began to discuss working together more closely.

BAIDO's member organizations involve thousands of people in Northern California and touch the lives of millions of others in developing countries. Please see the Our Member Directory for a current list of BAIDO member organizations.

BAIDO members and volunteers surround Dalya Massachi, Coordinator of BAIDO. Photo: Evans Matambanadzo. July 2001

BAIDO Staff

Martin Witte has worked with BAIDO since the spring of 2003 and serves as the Program Coordinator. Martin has been involved in communications, education, translation and international affairs for the past decade for nonprofit organizations and schools in the US and China. He holds an M.A. in International Policy Studies with a Specialization in Chinese Studies and a B.A. in English-Writing.

BAIDO Board of Directors

Gregg Biggs, World Neighbors
Roz Dzelzitis, May I Speak Freely?
Jennifer Gaspar, Fund for International Nonprofit Development
Chris McKenna, Center for Justice and Accountability
Dalya Massachi, Founding Director

Since February 2001, dozens of volunteers have offered their time and talents to making BAIDO's website project a success. With their help and feedback, BAIDO is growing into a community-supported organization with ties to many new constituencies.

BAIDO Volunteers

Recent & Current Volunteers

Writing/Web Content Jeff Obser Amberly Polidor	Website Design Joe Carr Tina Chow Anthony Kong Uday Sandhar	Database/Technical Leticia Cano Stephen Cataldo Kristie Ferketich John Tobey
Business Bob Coleman	Graphic Design Laura Mendoza Deepali Nahar	Web Marketing Shachi Khichadia Jo Ye
NGO Outreach Jennifer Aengst Madelyn Chatton Elizabeth Cornell	Research David Bloomer Jenny Chang Preeti Gandhi	Events Nana Chin Marlene Clarke Yvette Hochberg Lena Robinson Stephanie Salazar Meredith Vostrejs Korey Wong
Internship Jackie Beaumont	Organizational Support Kathy Doan Sheela Jhaveri Don Lindemann

Past Volunteers

Tak Nishimura, former Design Team Leader, demonstrates the website to curious onlookers at the BAIDO website launch party. July 2001