Intern Spotlight: Michelle Byusa
When I began my internship at AKF USA, there was a lot to take in. I had just graduated from college and didn’t know what was expected of me, although I quickly learned with on-the-job training that will leave me with life-long work skills and memorable experiences. During the first part of my internship, my […]
Elevator Encounter Leads to Partnership to Promote Community Philanthropy
Rarely do monumental things happen in an elevator ride. Most rides are short and quiet, a moment to collect your thoughts for the next meeting or clear your head. Yet, one chance meeting in an elevator resulted in a partnership dedicated to strengthening communities around the world through place-based philanthropy. Attending the Global Philanthropy Forum in 2010, […]
Give Us Your Best Shot! Winner Announced
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Today, we are proud to announce the winner of the Give Us Your Best Shot! photo contest. With nearly 20 photo entries and 250 votes from everyone, you have selected the photo “Leaders of Tomorrow – iRun” by Azim Maknojia as the winner. Congratulations to Azim Maknojia!
Texas High School Group Gets School Credit for Making a Difference at the Houston Walk
Karim Farishta, an 11th grader at the W.P. Clements High School in Sugar Land, Texas saw an opportunity that would help him and 70 other students in the school’s Global Studies Academy take part in the Partnership Walk in Houston, about 25 miles away. As a bonus, they would all get community service credit by […]