Generous folks like you are often curious about how to help our students out, so today I want to provide a round up of 7 current opprotunities. These volunteer openings are ready for you right now, and all can be done from anywhere around the US (and some from anywhere in the world). Read on to see if one of these is the right way for you to get involved….
Online Volunteer Orientation Feb. 22!
Send a Note of Encouragement!
Interested in Volunteering?
Explore the Four Ms of Mali
These days, when we hear about Mali in the news it tends to be a bit of a downer. We read about jihadist attacks or military coups, or perhaps a sad story about someone who has been displaced and is deeply struggling to get by. These stories are true, but it is important to remember that Mali is still a place of culture, beauty, and good people. If you need a quick hit of that more positive angle, explore Discover Malian Culture: The 4 Marvelous Ms by Google.
Chatting Around a Dish With the Girls' Project Girls
As part of the Girls’ Project work, each spring we organize a session on eating and cooking healthy, local foods. This session includes preparation of a group meal with the girls. But the session is not only about food – cooking and eating together gives us a great, informal way to talk and share. While we wait for the meal to cook, we share stories around the table. Each girl tells a story that marked her, and shares her dreams and her goals. This is a very important activity that allows girls to confide and share their experiences.
Explore the Music of Mali!
One of the things Mali is most famous for is its music. Whether you are listening to the sounds of the traditional instruments or tuning into more modern musicians, Mali’s music is distinctive and world renowned. We’ve come up with a great way to introduce you to the range of Mali’s music — sign up for our e-newsletter and we’ll provide you with a curated streaming playlist.
Day 5 of Resolve to Be Involved: Celebrate
I am of the opinion that we don’t resolve to incorporate joy and exploration into our lives enough. That changes with today’s Resolve to be Involved. Over the last five days of the month, we’re going to help you out with a series of ways you can Resolve to be Involved with Mali Rising — five easy ways to help others. The five ways: Connect, Volunteer, Share Give, and Celebrate. We are on Day 5, our final day, here so we’re asking you to resolve to Celebrate!
Our Supporters Make a HUGE Difference
You did it! Thank you to everyone who has donated to the Days of Giving Campaign. Because of you, we exceeded our $20,000 Gift of Education Giving Challenge goal and met the $20,000 match, raising a total of $48,955 for our students. Thank you! Your generosity means…
Wow! We're Soooooo Close
First, thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who has already donated to the Days of Giving Campaign. The good news is that, because of you, we exceeded our initial goal, and that means a lot of girls in school, a lot of textbooks, more skilled teachers, and a lot more goodness. Thank you!
But if you haven't given yet, there's more good news! The Johnson Family was so inspired by the Mali Rising community's generosity that they have extended their matching grant -- they will now match all donations up to $20,000! We've also extended the deadline to November 9 to give you a little more time to help us get that match for our students.
