World Wide Village, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2001 by a group of people who share a mutual desire to meet the basic needs of the less fortunate. This is accomplished by focusing on the children and families in poverty-stricken nations.

Our current focus is in Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere.

World Wide Village intends to be the catalyst for the creation of vibrant communities through the establishment and support of Christian churches, schools, and medical facilities, all of which are created alongside sustainable micro-enterprises.

We envision a day when every child is immunized, enjoys healthy and nutritional daily meals, and has access to quality Christian education. The family unit has been reestablished, sufficient health care facilities exist, the local communities have clean, safe water, adults are gainfully working toward economic sustainability, and the country enjoys national peace. And, everyone knows someone who knows Jesus!

Board of Directors

The month of May 2008 ushered in a new season in the leadership of World Wide Village with the election of a widely diverse and dynamic new board of directors. The following talented professionals will have graciously agreed to serve a one-year term:

• Randy Mortensen, President, World Wide Village (Minnesota)
• Clyde Ahlquist, Attorney at Law (Minnesota)
• Brian Blair, Engineer, LeJeune Steel Company (Minnesota)
• Jean-Paul Bonnet, MD, Physician (New Jersey)
• Gary Borgendale, Ministry Director, KKMS Radio (Minnesota)
• Lee Buckley, Spec. Advi. to the Governor/Faith & Community Serv. Initiatives (Minnesota)
• Rene Joseph, Pastor, Loving Hands Ministry (Haiti, Florida)
• Harold “Butch” Louisiana, Hands of Friendship (Minnesota, Haiti)
• Sandi Lowe, Primary School Educator (Colorado)
• John Nicholson, Electrical Engineer, Entrepreneur, Church Business Manager (Minnesota)
• Ronald Noden, CEO and President, Rudder Capital Corporation (Minnesota)
• Mark Pahl, Owner, Dem-Con Companies (Minnesota)
• Rich Reynertson, CEO, Feed Management Systems, Inc. (Minnesota)
• Rich Scherber, Pastor, Executive Director, Minnesota Teen Challenge (Minnesota)
• Jim Switzer, Horticulturist (Minnesota)
• Tom Tranby, DDS, Dentist (Minnesota)
• Jeff Turner, Account Representative to Mayo Clinic, Pfizer, Inc. (Minnesota)