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'Thanks to Public Allies, I am Now, and Forever, an Agent of Impact'

ASU Lodestar Center

Starting out, my main focus was recruiting community members to become change makers and role models in children’s lives—also known as Big Brothers and Big Sisters. With every choice, I make, action I take and sentence I speak; I aim to create and spark the most impact possible. Emma Mones was part of Public Allies' Class 12.

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March Cause Awareness: Women’s History Month

Qgiv

With such a major impact, it’s important to help keep female entrepreneurs and women-owned businesses thriving. Nonprofits to donate to Women Helping Women Fund The Women Helping Women Fund is based in Spokane, Washington and dedicated to empowering women and children in the community. million workers and generating $1.8

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Spotlight on South Africa: Nonprofit Profiles from SANGONeT

Tech Soup

The goal of these case studies is to raise awareness of the impact these nonprofits are making in South Africa. The Media and Training Centre for Health specializes in the design and development of community learning models that promote health and empowerment in marginalized communities. Children and Education.

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On the Future of Braille: Thoughts by Radical Braille Advocates

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

In what is known as the “ braille provision ,” the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004 mandates that the teams who help write educational plans for students with disabilities presume that all blind and visually impaired children should be taught Braille unless it is determined to be inappropriate.

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WORTH Trust Solves Tech Woes to Help More Kids in India

Tech Soup

WORTH Trust uses a two-pronged model that addresses challenges faced by people with different abilities at various levels. Not only does WORTH work towards creating a barrier-free world for the physically challenged, it does this work with the help of people who have different abilities, creating a circle of empowerment.

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Does the Most Powerful Work Live Onstage or Behind the Scenes?

Museum 2.0

Our museum is growing, and I'm always weighing different ways to expand our impact. I see how we extend our impact and build community through dedicated partnerships, thoughtful bridge-building, and advocacy work. We need more empowerment in this world, and these institutions offer it.

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month: 5 Extraordinary Organizations

Tech Soup

Empowerment, Shelter, and Support. " The organization serves women, men, and children fleeing domestic violence. The organization serves adult and child victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault, as well as family, friends, and communities impacted by homicide. Brighter Tomorrows, Inc.: LAP is a U.S.