Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

I imagined women or girls who received cards might keep them in a place in her home, in a drawer, or on a shelf that would always remind her that she is cared for, and that she is a part of a much larger global community. Anyone can become a facilitator and host a workshop in their community, and we encourage everyone to get involved.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 17, 2010

What’s the point in using “global” tools (social media) for local organizing? From @amoration: I find we’re always both global & local, so many of us travel frequently that virtual organizing tools are essential even for “local&# endeavors. Inspire, empower and facilitate to take action.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 19, 2009

After meeting her at the Global Engagement Summer last spring, I knew I wanted to grab her for an interview before she became too famous. Erickson founded FORGE (Facilitating Opportunities for Refugee Growth and Empowerment) in 2003 when she was a 20 year-old junior studying public policy at Stanford University.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Dining for Women is a seven-year-old organization that facilitates a network of 130 giving circles across the country. Longtime Have Fun, Do Good Readers and Big Vision Podcast listeners may remember my interview with Dining for Women's Founder, Marsha Wallace, in September 2007. Tags: women philanthropy interview podcast.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 4, 2010

Melinda Kramer: Women's Earth Alliance is a global organization and we work around the world uniting women who are on the front lines of environmental causes. MK: One of the highlights for me was the Global Peers program. We had women who had expertise in community organizing, micro-finance, facilitation and leadership development.

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