Be a Hummingbird: Using Story to Heal East African Women

Be a Hummingbird: Using Story to Heal East African Women

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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!

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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

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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
Best Stories from 2015

Best Stories from 2015

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Photo courtesy of Educate Lanka. Editor’s Note: 2015 was a wonderful year for Skees Family Foundation–full of amazing storytelling and social change. Our grantee partners continue to inspire and impress us with their dedication and innovative programming....Read more
Transforming Education in Haiti Takes Collaboration

Transforming Education in Haiti Takes Collaboration

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Photo courtesy of Anseye Pou Ayiti. Editor’s Note: On average, children in Haiti get only five years of formal education. Statistics like this is why our foundation has teamed up with Anseye Pou Ayiti (Teach for Haiti) to provide more opportunities for quality...Read more