An Interview With Fred Mednick, Founder, Teachers Without Borders

FS: Can you describe a recent successful fundraising effort?
FM: When we have poured our heart and soul into a project, we have been pleasantly surprised. Years ago, when we were asked to help an Afghan girl get a heart operation in the United States, we worked with a filmmaker whose short piece found its way to Ted Koppel’s "Nightline" and earned enough to pay for her operation, her family’s well-being for several months and then some. After the 2008 Chinese earthquake, our experience having worked in the area close to the epicenter won the hearts of many, and we were able to fund our efforts there that continue to this day and beyond. So, we’re getting better and better at this. Ask us again in six months, after the development director has been hired and the TWB Toolset has been released. By that time, we should be able to provide a new story.