Our History
Venture International was founded in 1986 by Leonard and Pauline Rodgers, then known as Venture Middle East. Their goal was to establish a small, yet effective, Christian agency to provide humanitarian relief and development to the poorest of the poor.
Cherrie Dickerson began her tenure with Venture International in 2003, having served bi-vocationally in business management and her local church as a youth and family director. Cherrie has a genuine passion for continuing the great work that Leonard and Pauline began nearly 30 years ago.
Our Mission
Venture International is an international Christian relief and development agency that serves as a bridge between those in need and those who want to help God's people through:
- Strategic Partnerships
- Special Projects
- Emergency Relief
- People Development
Our Staff, Coordinators & Volunteers
Mrs. Cherrie Dickerson, President/CEO Mrs. Ragaa Abdallah, Language Specialist Ms. Fadila Abdelnour, FTF Project Coordinator: Egypt Ms. Nora Kort, FTF Project Coordinator: Jerusalem Mr. Karim Anayssi, FTF Project Coordinator: Lebanon Mr. Tom Dickerson, Communications Mr. Jim Mullins, Direct Mailing Ms. Betty Sloan, Direct Mailing