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Claire Charamnac left a comment for Laura

"Hi Laura, Thank you for joining Women LEAD's team! Please take a look at our page to see videos, pictures and information on our organization. We're so happy to have your support!"

Feb 13

Erin Rhoda left a comment for Laura

"Hi Laura! Thanks for supporting Breaking Ground!"

Feb 13

Laura liked Claire Charamnac's Team

Women LEAD

We empower young women to take leadership positions alongside men in Nepal by providing them with the skills to pursue their vision for change.Women in Nepal face overwhelming challenges: 1/3 of girls aged 15 to 19 are married and 60% of women are illiterate. Young women have the passion and vision to solve these problems, but simply lack the necessary resources. We build the capacity of future female leaders to tackle root causes of poverty and discrimination. We have equipped 200 promising…See More

Feb 13

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Camp VOICE

Girls in low-income communities are filled with incredible determination, charisma, and passion, but their futures are limited. Camp VOICE aims to improve the livelihood opportunities for girls from low-income communities by addressing common challenges girls face with regards to education and employment through a 4-week summer camp for girls run in affordable private schools (APS) throughout Hyderabad, India. Camp VOICE blends learning with doing through an interactive program focused on…See More

Feb 13

Laura liked Judy Rothman Rofé's Team

Equality Now

Judy Rothman, the Equality Now Team leader is on a book tour and Equality Now is focussed on their 20th Anniversary Celebration so they are sitting out this grant cycle and will be back for the next one!Founded in 1992, Equality Now tirelessly fights for the rights of girls and women throughout the world, combining grassroots activism with legal advocacy. With offices in New York, Nairobi and London, areas of focus include Discrimination in Law, Sexual Violence, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM),…See More

Feb 13

Amanda Miller left a comment for Laura

"Hi Laura, We're thrilled to have you on our MGEF team! Do you have any questions for us? Feel free to share them on our discussion board. Thank you again for your support!"

Feb 13

Laura replied to Ruya Norton's discussion 'Lydia's first day of school!' in the group Maasai Girls Education Fund

"The look of pride and delight on Lydia's face is so moving. "

Feb 13

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Maasai Girls Education Fund

The Maasai Girls Education Fund (MGEF) strives to improve the literacy, health, and economic wellbeing of Maasai women in Kenya and their families through education of girls and their communities. We believe that a woman needs two things to rise out of poverty: self-esteem and self-reliance. Education gives her both.See More

Feb 13

Claire Charamnac left a comment for Laura

"Hi Laura, I’m the co-founder of Women LEAD, one of the teams competing for the grant this month. I’d love your support to help us empower more than 200 young women in Nepal to become leaders in their schools and communities. Please check…"

Jan 30

Anna McDonnell left a comment for Laura

"Thanks so much for donating again and for being such a great and productive member of the Board. The meeting last night was so helpful and clarifying for me. Onward! Love, Anna"

Jul 7, 2011

Eliza B. left a comment for Laura

"No problem!"

Jul 6, 2011

Laura left a comment for Eliza B.

"Thanks for the reminder! Laura"

Jul 6, 2011

Eliza B. left a comment for Laura

"Hi Laura, I'm Eliza, a 5fer intern and I am here to ask you to help us get to our next $5000 grant. We are only $1,857 away but in order to get there, we need every member to donate another $5 dollars. If we each chip in just a little, we…"

Jul 6, 2011

jimmiebriggs left a comment for Laura

"Laura-Your vote on behalf of Man Up could make the difference in voting. Please continue your support by casting a ballot for the campaign by tomorrow. Best, Jimmie"

Jun 22, 2011

Eliot H. left a comment for Laura

"Hey Laura! Voting ends on thursday and I know Man Up can win if we mobilize our members. Thank you for supporting for this long I hope you can find time to vote for Man Up. Thank you so much, please let me know if you have any trouble with the…"

Jun 20, 2011

India W left a comment for Laura

"Hello Laura! If you have a moment I was hoping you would come by and check out the team page for Orchid project. Orchid project's goal is to end the practice of female genital cutting. If you are inspired by what you see we welcome…"

Jun 12, 2011

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