NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT
Cincinnati, OH, January 15, 2026: Dancy D’Souza, co-founder of Eyes Open International, was honored with the 2025 GECU Honors Celebration Award at a ceremony held Thursday at the headquarters of General Electric Credit Union in Cincinnati.
The recognition marks D’Souza’s sixth GECU Cares Top Volunteer Award in the United States. The award is part of GECU’s Do-Good Program, which recognizes individuals for sustained volunteer service and community involvement.
D’Souza, along with her husband Harold, is the co-founder of Eyes Open International and is known for her work as a survivor advocate and public speaker. According to the citation, the award acknowledges her long-term commitment to volunteering and community service.
Accepting the award, D’Souza said volunteering is central to her family’s life and described service as a source of personal fulfillment.
Her husband, Harold D’Souza, also addressed the gathering, highlighting her role within their family and her values of consistency, compassion, and commitment.
The ceremony concluded with remarks emphasizing volunteerism, community engagement, and service as core values promoted through the GECU Cares initiative.
Eyes Open International is a nonprofit organization focused on supporting survivors of human trafficking, domestic abuse, and exploitation. The organization works to raise awareness, provide survivor advocacy, and promote prevention through education and community outreach. Its initiatives include survivor support programs, public awareness campaigns, and collaborations with community groups to address vulnerabilities that place individuals at risk. Eyes Open International emphasizes dignity, empowerment, and long-term recovery for survivors while advocating for systemic change through education and engagement.
