Our Stories
Families in Need
A few months ago, we told you the story of how internal migration in Senegal has impacted our work and the communities we serve. Built in 2018, our preschool in Mbour’s Medina (locally known as Madinatou Salam) serves a unique purpose.
Donor Impact In The United States
Our efforts in the United States have grown substantially within the past year. Due to the conditions throughout 2020, it was a trying year for most of our Bay Area families, whether dealing with fires or COVID-19, causing over 50 million
What’s New in Nepal?
Our efforts in Nepal continue to grow substantially, in partnership with Sunsar Maya, a local NGO on the ground providing educational opportunities to better the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children in Nepal. With their support we were able to provide
ShopatMAP.org – Creating Equity & Sustainability Around the World
I am excited to share the news of the official launch of ShopatMAP.org. ShopatMAP is an online boutique, offering artisan handmade, eco-friendly jewelry and accessories. Our products are ethically sourced from emerging and disadvantaged artisans including survivors of domestic violence, single
MAP Cambodia A Look into 2021
2020 was a difficult year for everyone due to the pandemic, but thankfully MAP Cambodia ended the year with exciting news from our Media Academy. For the first time, two of our students passed their high school exam! Socheata and Sakada
A Special Christmas For Thousands Of Children in Senegal
2021 couldn’t come sooner for the people of Senegal. The Senegalese economy has been able to rebound somewhat from COVID-19, as the tourism sector that makes up a significant part of the economy has reopened. While many restrictions remain in place,
The Empowering Story of Maryam
Hello, my name is Maryam. That’s me in the photo… next to my Mom and the baby. It’s so very cold here and it’s getting colder day by day. It’s getting colder in our hearts too. I can hardly bear to
Year End Report – 2020
A Look At Our 2020 Accomplishments! Dear Friends, As we welcome 2021, I pass on my heartfelt thanks to you for the vital role you play within MAP and our work. It is truly impossible to convey the depth of my
MAP in the U.S. a Year in Review – 2020
The United States is one of the best economically sustained countries in the entire world. Yet, even before the pandemic, more Americans struggled with food insecurity than ever before. As the ongoing presence of the pandemic continues to grow, food insecurity
MAP in Iran a Year in Review – 2020
Long before the pandemic shut down in the United States, Iran was one of the epicenters of the crisis. Since February, nearly 50,000 people in Iran have died of COVID-19, and the country continues to see tens of thousands of new
Wrapping up 2020 with Cautious Optimism
The Need We’re wrapping up our biggest year in Senegal yet, and we could not be more excited to share this year’s work with you, who have made all our programs possible. In January, we opened MAP’s 5th school in Senegal,
Moms Against Poverty Cambodia (MAPC) A Year in Review – 2020
2020 at Moms Against Poverty Cambodia (MAPC) started with the opening of the MAPC Media Academy. Fueled by the success of MAP home-grown bands like DOCH CHKAE with their 2019 Wacken Open Air music festival performance in Germany, and Vartey Ganiva
