Showing posts with label volunteering. Show all posts
Showing posts with label volunteering. Show all posts

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Leader Appreciation Day

Join us for some cake and goodies, celebrating our leaders!






Do well your part today, the work of today is the history of tomorrow, and we are its makers . . .

You have done your part well helping us make tomorrow better for every girl.

Thank you to our volunteers who are making a difference with girls and their communities.

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Great Article in the Times ENews

'Security' in language
Refugees learn more than ABCs from volunteer tutors

Story by Erica Littlefield
Photos by Justin Jackson

On most Wednesday nights, the home of the Kabakoro family in Twin Falls is abuzz with lively conversations.

Adults gather in the inviting living room, while teenagers and young adults talk around the large dining table. Earlier this month, they chatted about everything from the nicest person in their family to their favorite sports.

These aren't idle conversations. They are part of a series of English lessons for refugees organized by 16-year-old Hosanna Kabakoro. The group meets in the Kabakoros' home and has students of all ages from places from Nepal to Thailand to Burma. Through the classes, the students are not only learning English, but integrating into the community.


Read the rest of the story here.