Did you know you could fit the whole USA, China, India, Spain, France, Germany, the UK, Italy, Switzerland, Japan, and Eastern Europe, inside of Africa and still have some room left?
Dickens' works addressed modern issues facing the mid 19th century. But many of the same issues remain. Poverty plagues countless countries around the world just as it did almost two hundred years ago. We see the statistics and hear about the number of people who live in poverty and have for generations with no opportunity for education to break the cycle. But these numbers are not just numbers, they are people...
Here at These Numbers Have Faces we were a little surprised, strangely excited, and wholly encouraged to find TNHF as a featured organization on a Justin Bieber Resource page. It is uplifting to know that our mission of empowering youth to reduce poverty is seen as valuable to more than just us!
We're in the process of opening up our new office and program center in Cape Town this month. The office will serve as a place for students to come study, the headquarters for our TNHF staff members, and a place to meet with donors and local officials...
The launch of our Holiday Campaign early this week was met with waves of excitement and support! We are overwhelmed by your level of love and ecouragement! If you have not yet secured your own piece of one-of-a-kind South African art for you or a loved one, support the holiday campaign now!
Americans are the most charitable people in the world. That is not just a generous exaggeration. Studies show the Americans will give far more towards helping out their fellow man in times of trouble than any other national group of citizens in the world.
"Interviews took place at Sheba Cafe in Cape Town. The place is a small coffee shop run by a beautiful and passionate Ethiopian woman who was happy to assist us with her space and as excited as we were to see each new and inspiring young person..."
Elizabeth has joined TNHF as the Director of Programs in Cape Town. Executive Director Justin Zoradi catches up with Elizabeth and discusses what she hopes to bring to These Numbers Have Faces.
Little known fact: because South Africa is below the equator and the seasons are opposite from ours here in the Northern hemisphere, the South African school year starts in January. And as one year comes to a close for them, it is time for us here at TNHF to begin planning for the next.
This past Saturday, three of our fabulous interns, Matt, Melanie and Andrew, did These Numbers Have Faces proud at the Clinton/Division street fair. Portland neighborhoods have a lot of pride, and every coulple of weeks during the summer, a different area celebrates in style. Arts and crafts vendors, activist groups (like us!), food stands and musicians abound.
I’ve worked for and with a number of nonprofits in my short, albeit varied career. Working with nonprofits varying from small, large, and somewhere in between; I’ve experienced the best and the not-so best of what this sector has to offer.
