Behind the Scenes at Mary’s Pence
By Carol Conroy For the last ten months, I worked with Mary’s Pence as a full-time intern as part of Quaker Voluntary Service. During QVS, young adults work full-time in professional positions at community-based organizations, while living in an intentional community house. When I applied for QVS, I was very excited about the possibility […]
Amplifying the Voices of East African Women
Anole Sisters, a recent Mary's Pence grantee, is creating community and support networks for Oromo women in Minnesota by empowering them through educational workshops and other programs. The organization provides...
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Breaking Gender Barriers in Rural Nicaragua
Every day, a little before 6 a.m. Rosita opens her moto-parts shop. “I open the doors early because customers pass by on their way to work, looking for fuel. After...
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Embracing Second Chances
"I am grateful the Holy Spirit allowed us to coordinate in harmony, support each other and our common goal. I never imagined the opportunity to influence someone in the hopes...
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Behind the Scenes at Mary’s Pence
By Carol Conroy For the last ten months, I worked with Mary’s Pence as a full-time intern as part of Quaker Voluntary Service. During QVS, young adults work full-time...
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How Women Are Recovering Native Traditions
Suchitoto is a place where breathtaking mountainous scenery meets a rich history marked by tragic armed conflict and violence. Amidst the natural beauty of this region, a story of resilience,...
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Pride Month and the Beauty of Our Shared Humanity
Pride month started by commemorating the riots of June 1969 and has become a celebration and an act of solidarity between members and non-members of the LGBTQ community. The uprising...
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The Unstoppable Force of Community
We're proud to share that our annual Grantee Retreat recently took place in Minnesota after a 3-year hiatus due to COVID. Participating in a 3-day Grantee Retreat is a rare...
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Community Building In the Twin Cities
“We cannot thrive without having communal care,” says Zede Harut, the founder of Seeds Worth Sowing, stated during a recent conversation with her. Seeds Worth Sowing is a grassroots initiative...
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Advancing Women’s Business Skills in El Salvador
Born into a deeply patriarchal society, Salvadoran women and girls face risks in every sphere of life. Violence, misogyny, and little economic opportunity are some of their daily struggles.
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