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ForeignAID Ratings also provides a certification service to eligible grassroots NGOs around the world. A holistic approach is used to identify ForeignAID Certified NGOs that demonstrate sustainable and long-term impact on the communities they serve. Throughout the nomination, evaluation, and selection process, ForeignAID Ratings relies on its global network of NGO evaluators and local and international leaders from academia, the third sector, the private sector, government, and international agencies. The strict standards set by ForeignAID Ratings are followed to identify ForeignAID Certified NGOs that satisfy the criteria of the NGO Star of ExcellenceTM. In addition, eligible NGOs must: § Be legally registered Not-for-Profit organizations § Be operating and registered for at least 1 year § Have a proven track record of success and accountability § Be conducting programs that directly benefit the disadvantaged § Be willing to complete a detailed application process § Have sound management systems in place § Pass ForeignAID Ratings' Affidavit of Equivalency requirement § Not use program funds directly for religious purposes § Not conduct any activities for personal gain ForeignAID Certified NGOs are chosen and continuously updated with: Input from ForeignAID Ratings' global network of donors, international organizations, professors, and community leaders in Africa and abroad A rigorous application process for each NGO applicant International reference check and comments In-house analysis of the NGO Star of ExcellenceTM: Transparency, Financial Efficiency, Social Impact, Institutional Development, and Non-Violence/Non-Terrorism. ForeignAID Certified NGOs gain access to donors around the world by being profiled in the ForeignAID.com Global Catalog for Philanthropy Online-a directory of ForeignAID Certified NGOs which is accessed by foundations, corporations, international organizations, and individuals looking for grassroots investments worldwide. In addition, ForeignAID Certified NGOs are featured on www.ForeignAID.com to connect directly with donors, volunteers, and other partners who frequent the website. Finally, certified organizations receive the ForeignAID Certified NGO seal. Over 50 NGOs have been ForeignAID Certified from North America , Latin America and the Caribbean , Asia , Africa , and Central and Eastern Europe . ForeignAID Certified NGOs represent high impact organizations that address issues of education and youth, AIDS and health, women, civil society, environment, microenterprise, and advocacy and research, among others.