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mary rourke
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Christa E left a comment for mary rourke
"Hi: I'm Christa, a 5fer intern, and am just dropping by to say "Thank you!" for being such a loyal 5fer.  It is because of 5fers like you that we have been able to give away seven (yes, seven!) $5000 grants to organizations…"
May 2
Aili Storen replied to mary rourke's discussion 'Yoga, Africa' in the group Africa Yoga Project
"Hi Mary,  Yoga in Kenya is spreading like wildfire.  There is a deep connection to not only the physical practice of Yoga, but to the empowering take on life that AYP embodies.  We don't just teach Yoga, we inspire those we teach…"
Apr 16
Amanda Miller replied to mary rourke's discussion 'Community Workshops' in the group Maasai Girls Education Fund
"Hi Mary, Thanks so much for asking! Our community education program is divided into two groups: our Mothers Workshop, which we just launched in February, and our Chiefs and Elders Workshop. The agenda for the men (Chiefs and Elders) leverages on…"
Apr 15
Patti Hall replied to mary rourke's discussion 'Working Women in Rwanda' in the group The Akilah Institute for Women
"Thank you for your question! Rwanda has been incredibly supportive of making it easier for women to enter into the work force.  The example has been set in the government.  In 2008, Rwanda became the first country in the world to have a…"
Apr 15
Claire Charamnac replied to mary rourke's discussion 'Skills Your Students Learn' in the group Women LEAD
"Mary, please see our new thread on the concrete impact and results of the 2011 Leadership Institute. In our Leadership Institute, these are some of the skills they learn: Leadership Development Leadership Styles Team-work Effective…"
Apr 14
mary rourke added a discussion to the group Maasai Girls Education Fund
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Community Workshops

Can you tell us more about the community workshops for village elders, parents of your students and others? What is the format, what sorts of questions and concerns do workshop participants want to discuss? See More
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mary rourke added a discussion to the group Camp VOICE
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I Like It!

I admire your goal of helping girls and young women develop their skills as community leaders and respect the tradition of the "good Indian daughter" at the same time. See More
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mary rourke added a discussion to the group Africa Yoga Project
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Yoga, Africa

Do a lot of people do yoga in Africa? How widespread is yoga practice there? See More
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Africa Yoga Project

Africa Yoga Project vision/mission is to use “the transformative power of yoga to empower communities and change lives. By inspiring the global yoga community into active service, we deliver effective and innovative programs that foster peace, improve physical, emotional, and mental well-being, facilitate self-sufficiency, and create opportunities to learn and contribute across the communities of East Africa”.SImply put, AYP currently employs and supports over 40 full-time yoga teachers in the…See More
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Skills Your Students Learn

Can you give us a couple of specific examples of skills you teach your students? See More
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Working Women in Rwanda

 I love to think about a women's business college in Rwanda! Congratulations!  How easy or difficult is if for women to enter the business world in Rwanda? See More
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The Akilah Institute for Women

The Akilah Institute for Women is a college in Rwanda that empowers young women to transform their lives by equipping them with the skills, knowledge and confidence to find meaningful employment and launch ventures in the fastest growing sectors of the economy.  Founded in 2010, Akilah offers a two-year business diploma with a focus in either hospitality management or entrepreneurship while emphasizing leadership, ethics and community service.  We currently enroll 100 students and will…See More
Apr 14
Erin Rhoda left a comment for mary rourke
"Thanks, Mary! It was an enormous team effort. There were people all over the world gathering votes."
Feb 24
mary rourke replied to Deborah Lubbe's discussion 'Where your funding would GO!!!' in the group Camp VOICE
"Hi Allison, Thanks so much for filling in Camp Voice's financial picture.   Mary"
Feb 20
mary rourke replied to Deborah Lubbe's discussion 'Where your funding would GO!!!' in the group Camp VOICE
"Hi Deb, I just want to be sure I'm understanding. So, here's my question - Would a $5000. grant from 5 for Fairness cover the entire cost of putting  2500 girls through the Camp Voice summer program this year? Or, would our grant…"
Feb 19
5 for Fairness replied to mary rourke's discussion 'Your IRS letter of Determination' in the group Camp VOICE
"Thanks so much for the clarification Allison. It's so important for all of us, as donors, to be sure that our donations are going to tax exempt organizations who have a sound - and legal!- plan in place for managing donations."
Feb 15

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I graduated from an all-girls highschool that changed my life in every positive way. And my mother, who had a career and raised children and traveled the world and earned two master's degrees was a great role model

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At 7:39pm on May 2, 2012, Christa E said…

Hi:

I'm Christa, a 5fer intern, and am just dropping by to say "Thank you!" for being such a loyal 5fer.  It is because of 5fers like you that we have been able to give away seven (yes, seven!) $5000 grants to organizations working to make the world fair for girls and women - and we're only a few hundred dollars away from our eighth!  We are so appreciative of the way you have put up with all our many growing pains and hope you keep on believing in our circle and the good we can do.  Thanks again…
Christa
At 4:46am on February 24, 2012, Erin Rhoda said…

Thanks, Mary! It was an enormous team effort. There were people all over the world gathering votes.

At 12:17pm on February 9, 2012, Amanda Miller said…

PS we took your advice regarding our org description...what do you think? Thanks again!

At 11:55am on February 9, 2012, Amanda Miller said…

Hi Mary,

Thank you again for posting a question on MGEF's Team page. Did we answer it thoroughly or do you have other questions you'd like us to address? We're thrilled to have you on the team and look forward to more stimulating discussions!

At 11:22am on February 8, 2012, Claire Charamnac said…

Hi Mary,

Thank you for joining Women LEAD's team! We're so happy to have your support. Please let me know if you have any questions!

At 5:11pm on February 5, 2012, Judy Rothman Rofé said…

Hi Mary, Thanks so much for helping to keep EN, a great cause, alive.  I will send an email to my EN contact and copy you.  I will get your email from Anna.  Meanwhile, I've reached out to intern Sophie Kissinger to see if she'll take over the day-to-day. 

At 8:24am on January 30, 2012, Claire Charamnac said…

Hi Mary,

Thank you so much for your help! I'll be looking into the playbook to learn more.

Claire

At 5:47am on January 23, 2012, Erin Rhoda said…

Mary, THANK YOU for joining Breaking Ground's team! We are happy to have you. As always, feel free to ask questions or leave comments on our page!

At 2:26pm on November 28, 2011, Katherine Lucey said…

It is so intense! Solar Sister is TIED for first place with only one day left to vote! If you haven't voted yet, be sure to do that by clicking on the VOTE HERE tab at the top of the 5 For Fairness page.  If you have voted, a BIG thank you! Tell your friends to join & vote too! Thanks so much!

Katherine

At 8:17am on November 21, 2011, 5 for Fairness said…

Hi Mary:
He answered your question here so everyone can see it but you might want to reply back to him by scrolling down to the bottom of his answer and clicking Reply.  Yes, it was a very strong response. I was happy to see it! xo

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