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May
08

Turns Out Doing Good Doesn't Make You A Rockstar

How Doing Good Is Bigger (And Smaller) Than We Think

Written by Stanton Martin

It’s hard to believe that two and a half months have already passed since I was driving into Portland via 84 West. It was raining as I drove through the Gorge and into my new home.
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Apr
18

A New Legacy in Rwanda

Education Transforming Tomorrow

Today we celebrate a story of new beginnings. We celebrate the next generation of young people in Rwanda stepping forward as leaders, proud of their country, and prepared to transform Rwanda from the inside out.
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Apr
05

An Evening with F. W. de Klerk

Thoughts on F. W. de Klerk's recent lecture in Portland

Written by Brenda Buchanan

In 1989 de Klerk newly elected as president of South Africa, played a key role in the release of Mandela from prison. He also went lengths to help create an equal opportunity voting system in South Africa in the wake of the oppression and inequality introduced by the apartheid era.
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Mar
29

South Africa Student Retreat

A Day of Community Building

Written by Stanton Martin

Last month our South African students spent a day building community by boating and exploring Seal Island as part of their quarterly student retreat.
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Mar
21

March 21 - Human Rights Day

A South African National Holiday

Written by Stanton Martin

March 21st marks a national holiday for South Africans; Human Rights Day commemorates the formation of the South African Human Rights Commission.
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Mar
07

The 10 Most Charitable Companies in America

Which American companies are the most generous? You might be surpised by what you see.

Written by Stanton Martin

A recent report from Yahoo Finance tracked charitable donation from the largest corporations in the United States, and reveals the top 10 corporate givers.

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Feb
29

The Justice Conference

Reflections on a Weekend Spent Sharing and Learning About Justice

Written by Stanton Martin

Last Monday I couldn't find my way to the These Numbers Have Faces office without a GPS much less explain to anyone the inner workings of the organization, but by Friday that's exactly what I was doing.
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Feb
27

Lights On In Rwanda

Electricity, Economics, Education, and the Promise of New Tomorrow

Written by Justin Zoradi

These Numbers Have Faces founder, Justin Zoradi, shares some of his thoughts from his recent trip to Rwanda.
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Feb
20

Meet The New Social Media and Development Intern - Stanton Martin

A New Intern Joins the Team in Portland

Written by Stanton Martin

Meet Stanton, a native Mississipian who's a long way from home, and excited to work for an awesome organization.
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Feb
14

Back to the Basics

Finding a different kind of love

Written by Brenda Buchanan

Yes.  It is Valentines Day.  And yes, this is a blog about love.  In my defense, I’ve been thinking about love for a few weeks and today just gave me a reason to pull my thoughts together...
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Feb
06

2011: The Year Charity Outpaced Economic Growth

Which States are the most generous? Does yours make the top 10?

Reports from the Huffington Post shed hopeful light on the state of generosity among US citizens.

Giving nationwide rose 7.5 percent in 2011, outpacing general economic growth, which climbed just 1.7 percent.

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Jan
31

This Is What Hope Looks Like

Winning the fight against generational poverty

Written by Justin Zoradi

This is Xolani. He's a 3rd year Accounting student and TNHF Scholar. His parents are unemployed and live off of government assistance. They never graduated from High School...
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Jan
16

We Have a Dream

Part 2 of 2: Reflecting on the legacy of Martin Luther King as a dreamer with conviction

Written by Brenda Buchanan

...it is not dreams that make a difference in the world: it is the people who hold those dreams and work to transform them into reality who make a difference. It is the torchbearers who hold their light out for all to see while they walk forward toward their dream...
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Jan
10

Dreaming with Conviction: a prelude to Martin Luther King Day

Part 1 of 2: Reflecting on the legacy of Martin Luther King as a dreamer with conviction

Written by Brenda Buchanan

It seems like the end of the year becomes a mad collision of festivities. We get lost in the holidays, winter break for students, and all the end of the year tasks that come raining down in December. Before we know it, New Year’s Eve hits with fireworks and grateful, merry toasts...
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Dec
29

2012: TNHF IS Going Global!

Will you help us pave the way?

In 2012 These Numbers Have Faces will expand its reach beyond South Africa.

The replication of our Community Impact Program will empower young people around the world to become leaders, reduce poverty, and change their countries from the inside out.

Your investment makes it possible.

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