Articles tagged with: Portland

Dec
21

Education to Reduce Poverty, A Christmas Carol

Charles Dickens believed education could break the poverty cycle

Written by Jedidiah Fugle Tags: A Christmas CarolCharles DickensChildChildrenChristmasEducationOffice HappeningsPortlandSouth Africa

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...
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Dec
17

Is This Blog About Justin Bieber?

Justin Bieber's Resource Page Features TNHF!

Written by Jedidiah Fugle Tags: Justin BeiberOffice HappeningsPortland

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!
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Dec
02

The Holiday Art Campaign is Underway!

Give a Piece of South Africa This Holiday Season

Written by Jedidiah Fugle Tags: ArtCape TownEducationOffice HappeningsPortlandSouth Africa

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!
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Nov
23

Something to Give Thanks About: A Look at What Makes America the Most Charitable Nation in the World!

Every Year Americans Give Over $300 Billion to Charities

Written by Jedidiah Fugle Tags: CharityDonationsEducationOffice HappeningsPortland

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.

Currently over $300 billion per year.

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Nov
11

Why Are You Excited to Work for TNHF? Video Interview with Elizabeth Benniger Part 2

"Sometimes the resources are held back that allow people to reach their fullest potential"

Written by Jedidiah Fugle Tags: AfricaEducationOffice HappeningsPortlandSouth AfricaWomen's Empowerment

Here at TNHF we are excited about the addition of Elizabeth Benniger
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Nov
10

South Africa Aims to Reduce Poverty By Increasing Number of College Graduates!

Newly Launched Program Features: Improved Funding, Student Guidance, Community Service and Higher Teaching Standards

Written by Jedidiah Fugle Tags: AfricaBlade NzimandeCape TownEducationMentorPortlandScholarshipSouth AfricaWomen's Empowerment

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Nov
09

Why Are You Excited to Work for TNHF? Video Interview with Edwin Louw Part 2

"It is through education that we can bridge these gaps, bridge these railway lines."

Written by Jedidiah Fugle Tags: AfricaCape TownEducationPortlandSouth AfricaWomen's Empowerment

TNHF staff's most recent trip to South Africa resulted in exciting additions to the team and a new South African Staff.
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Sep
09

RELEVANT Magazine Features Spread on TNHF

Check out the Digital Version of the Article Online!

Written by Melanie Glass Tags: EducationJustin ZoradiPortlandRelevant MagazineSouth Africa

There are a few ways for you to view the magazine article, continue reading to find out how...

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Aug
16

TNHF Interns Rock the Street Fair!

An Exciting Account of a Successful Day

Written by Melanie Glass Tags: PortlandSouth AfricaStreet FairWomen's Empowerment

With brand new easy-up in tow, my fellow interns, Matt and Jesse, and I arrived at our assigned spot at 41st and Hawthorne for the day's street fair. It promised to be one of the few warmer Portland summer days that pepper our otherwise dreary climate, but we were ready.

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Jul
29

Saturday Street Fair

Three of our TNHF Interns give face time to the faces we support!

Written by Melanie Glass Tags: Division StreetOffice HappeningsPortlandSouth AfricaStreet Fair

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.

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Jul
28

TNHF Has A BBQ!

The Board, Staff and Interns Come Together on Nelson Mandela's Birthday

Written by Andrew Hansen Tags: barbecueBBQBoard of DirectorsInternsOffice HappeningsPortlandStaff

The TNHF family is continuing to grow, and to celebrate this fact, we decided to have a barbecue!
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Jul
21

How Twitter Changed My Life

TNHF Intern Melanie Glass Shares her Experience in Africa

Written by Melanie Glass Tags: AfricaExperiencesGlassInternLessonsMelaniePortland

Summer of 2007, a twenty five hour plane flight landed me in Pretoria, South Africa, a city about an hour outside of Johannesburg. It was an exposure trip, not a missions trip. My team only did a handful of service projects during our two week stay; aside from that, we were there to experience South African life.
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Jul
13

Why I Came Back

Sarah Michaelis' Account of Her Homecoming to TNHF

Written by Sarah Michaelis Tags: EducationEmpowermentNon-ProfitsOffice HappeningsPortlandSouth Africa

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.
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Jul
12

TNHF Spotlighted In National News Publication, The Oregonian

Article Features Director Justin Zoradi and TNHF Student Anda Sozawe

Written by Andrew Hansen Tags: EducationMediaOffice HappeningsOregonianPortlandPresspublicationSouth AfricaThe Oregonian

More people are noticing the work of TNHF.  Nationally syndicated newspaper, The Oregonian, features the work of Director Justin Zoradi and the limitless possibilities for the students TNHF supports.
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Jul
05

We're Organization of the Year!

African Achievement Awards

Written by Andrew Hansen Tags: awardCape TownEducationOffice HappeningsPortlandSouth Africa

The African Messenger is a Portland, Oregon, based online publication dedicated to the best of Africa and Africans.  On July 3, 2010, they held their First Annual African Achievement Award show.  They honored African athletes, artists, educators, dancers, and many others who have “positively impacted others and continue to be sources of encouragement to those who seek greatness.”
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