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Our Vision:
All people of the world will fulfill their basic needs of: food, shelter, education and health, while participating in
meaningful work, cultural activities and their local democracy.
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Mission Statement:
The International Theos Foundation provides resources, financial and material, to organizations making a difference in
providing unique and/or critical services to humankind throughout the world. Resources are provided to local organizations
helping the "poorest of the poor" to improve food, shelter, health, cultural, and education opportunities, as well as other
critical services required to support democratic societies. Resource allocation will be based on availability and local needs.
Founding Concept:
Both Deborah and Russell McKinnon are successful executives and believe in "making a difference". Both wish to share
their sense of caring with the world community. They see the International Theos Foundation as a vehicle to wisely
reallocate available resources to the neediest of people, supporting basic human needs, enhancing education, while supporting
the expansion of democratic and cultural institutions. The term "Theos" has been borrowed from the Greek language and
means "wisdom". The Foundation hopes that "the wisdom of the ages" (John Locke, Thomas Jefferson . . . ) can be shared
with all people and that all people will have opportunities for: good health, meaningful work, and the potential to
participate wisely in their democratic society.
Resources:
The International Theos Foundation began as a self funded organization with total assets in 1999 of approximately
$50,000. Investments are returning capital that will provide future resources for capital distribution to the "poorest
of the poor". The Foundation will raise funds from sources outside of the current list of directors. Additionally, the
Foundation will seek material resources for redistribution to those in need.
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Here area a few of the more than 200 children being supported by MEDF and the International Theos Foundation. Russ McKinnon, Deborah McKinnon, Zainab Salbi (Women for Women Int'l) and Warie Brock (SIA, South Atlantic Region,
Governer) presenting $6000 donation to Women for Women International. Theos Foundation matched this grant (2004)
Russell McKinnon (left), ITF President, presenting a check in support of La Huella to President Jorge
Batlle of Uruguay
Russell McKinnon (left), ITF President, with Uruguayan President Batlle and Hugo Fernandez Faingold,
Uruguayan Ambassador to the USA
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