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More Than Just A Preschool
In Senegal, child mortality remains a large concern. For every thousand children born in Senegal, 44 will before reaching the age of five. This rate is seven times higher than in the United States, and reflects a lack of proper nutrition
Providing A Safety Net For U.S. School Districts
Moms Against Poverty has provided a consistent safety net of support for the Castro Valley School District. “Knowing that we have this wonderful resource twice a month gives us this sense of security,” said Nancy Nodal, Community Liaison for the CVUSD.
A New Teacher for MAP Cambodia School!
Sok Ry, a MAP Cambodia student since 2012 Located in the small village of Prek Lvea, one hour distance from Cambodia’s capital Phnom Penh, finding good teachers for MAP’s Cambodia school comes along with many challenges. Teachers who commute from Phnom
Impact of your Generosity in Iran
My childhood was really tough. My parents’ disabilities and having nowhere to live but at my aunt’s house, made it very hard. Still, among all the problems, my younger sister’s smile was the thing that kept me going. Now, weddings are
Norooz Reflections
Growing up, Norooz always meant family gatherings, delicious sabzi polo mahi, picking out new clothes, the exchange of crisp $2 bills, and the joy and laughter that is so uniquely tied to being around extended family and loved ones during this
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
