“Nothing Without Women:” Elections in Central Africa

“Nothing Without Women:” Elections in Central Africa

Categorized as: , , , , , , & Tagged as: , on June 17, 2016. Related Grantees: Advancing Girls Education: AGE Africa, Akilah Institute for Women, Asante Africa Foundation, Grameen Foundation, Kiretono Resource Centre through AID Tanzania, Resonate.

Editor’s note: You think you have challenges as a women, either running for president or voting for one? Women in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), also voting this November, are banding together to demand greater government representation in a nation with...Read more
A Most Shining Star Disappeared: R.I.P. John Medo

A Most Shining Star Disappeared: R.I.P. John Medo

Categorized as: , , , , , , , & Tagged as: , , , , , , on April 2, 2016. Related Grantees: Advancing Girls Education: AGE Africa, Akilah Institute for Women, Asante Africa Foundation, Kiretono Resource Centre through AID Tanzania.

By Suzanne Skees John’s brother Eli says: “We don’t want to say goodbye. He was a dream boy–one of our most shining stars disappearing–as simple as that.” This week, my dear young friend John Medo, the inspiration for and first...Read more
Be a Hummingbird: Using Story to Heal East African Women

Be a Hummingbird: Using Story to Heal East African Women

Categorized as: , , , , , , , , & Tagged as: , , , on February 21, 2016.

Editor’s Note: We’re happy and honored to have helped support the production of this brand-new video that explains the work of Resonate Workshops, an organization serving Rwanda and Uganda that is distinctly brave, local, feminine, and tenaciously hopeful...Read more
Announcing Our New Book Publishing Deal!

Announcing Our New Book Publishing Deal!

Categorized as: , , , , , , , , , , , , & Tagged as: , , , on January 23, 2016.

Editor’s Note: The MY JOB: Real People at Work Around the World team has worked diligently to identify a publisher that aligns with our values and goals. We’re proud to announce a partnership with TitleTown publishing for the release of the MY JOB book in late...Read more
Being the Change: Our Family & Partners Featured in 2015 Annual Report

Being the Change: Our Family & Partners Featured in 2015 Annual Report

Categorized as: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , & Tagged as: , , on January 9, 2016.

We’re thrilled to share with you a year of compassion in action by our U.S. and global family and grantee partners. — Suzanne Skees, Founder/Director   Skees Family Foundation 2015 Annual ReportRead more