Mary’s Pence 2023 at a Glance
We each hold in our hands great power to make the world a better place, and to create a beloved community. We use this power each time we create a sense of belonging for all, justice for all. This year, the Mary’s Pence Grants Program funded 19 organizations from across the country. Each organization is […]
Preparing Women for Jobs in Traditionally Male-Dominated Sectors
Mary’s Pence has always been an advocate for women’s full equality and participation in all aspects of society. One nonprofit that shares Mary’s Pence’s commitment to equity is Dreams are...
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In Her Own Words: Gilda Larios Reflects on her Productive Visit to the U.S.
Before I explain the purpose of my visit to the U.S. this summer, let me give you the bigger picture of what’s happening in Latin America these days with regard...
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Youth Activism Project Provides a Space for Youth to Develop Activism and Leadership Skills
Youth Activism Project is based in Washington D.C. but impacts youth across the country. The two-time Mary’s Pence grantee trains teens to become activist leaders in their communities–leaders who are...
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ESPERA Launches New Partnership with El Salvador-Based Organization
Not even a global pandemic could stop them. After 13 months in the making, ESPERA and La Asociación Coordinadora Salvadoreña de Pequeños Productores Organizados (CESPPO) officially launched the inauguration of...
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Civic and Political Participation are a Path to Essential Policy Change
Racism and sexism are systemic. To address systemic issues public policy must change. Several Mary’s Pence grantees are working directly to involve and support women, especially women of color, engaging...
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Online Learning Opportunity Develops Women’s Leadership Skills for Personal Growth and Organizational Effectiveness
In the midst of a global pandemic and despite all the challenges that online learning can present, 21 women from our ESPERA program committed to a year-long online training program...
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Supporting Pregnant Mothers During Sacred, Yet Vulnerable, Experiences
Being pregnant and giving birth are among the most sacred experiences in a woman’s life, and represent a vulnerable time for mother and baby. Disparities in birth outcomes are high,...
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Celebrating Gilda Larios’ Two Decades of Commitment to Justice & Solidarity
For 20 years, Gilda Larios has made significant contributions to the work of Mary’s Pence –– first as a Mary’s Pence grantee in Mexico, then as a Mary’s Pence board...
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Making Justice Come Alive
Dr. Artika Tyner believes it's our communal responsibility to “make justice come alive.” As the founder and executive director of Planting People Growing Justice (PPGJ), a Mary’s Pence grantee based...
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