Few for Change awards scholarships at fourth annual “Entrega” Ceremony
On Saturday, February 23, 2013, members of a remote Panamanian village gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of 16 high-achieving middle and high school students participating in Few for Change, a scholarship program founded in 2009 by alumni of a study abroad program in Panama coordinated by the School for International Training (SIT). Four Few for Change volunteers were on hand in Quebrada Guabo, 250 miles west of Panama City, to congratulate the students, who would not be able to continue their studies without this critical financial assistance. Few for Change Co-Director Brooks Winner...
Read MoreFall 2010
Dear Few for Change Supporters, It has been awhile since our last update, but that doesn’t mean we haven’t been busy! We’ve been working on a leadership shift, as life brings new commitments to some of our members; this shuffle explains in part the lack of a newsletter in recent months. However, we have lots to share with you all, and we hope you enjoy reading about the recent changes and progress in our organization. We hope you are all well, and as always, we thank you for your continuous support. And now for the news! Most notable on our agenda is that we’re preparing for the...
Read MoreSummer 2010
Dear Few for Change Supporters, It has been a long time since the last Few for Change correspondence, and we hope that we reach you in a time of good health, spirit, and summer weather. We have much to report, including how our first recipients of the scholarship are faring! Read on for some important updates and noteworthy news. First of all, we would like to let you know that we have switched to a new donation site; the recent update to FirstGiving has now given way to a new and perhaps more convenient site, so the change is a good one! This site is called the Global Reciprocity Fund, and...
Read MoreWinter 2010
Dear Few for Change Supporters, As the days get longer and the sun shines brighter, things are also looking up at Few for Change! Before we share our good news, we would like to extend a huge “Thank you!” for all of your very generous and helpful contributions over the holidays. You really have made all the difference in this effort to bring positive change to the Ngöbe-Buglé people through education. Which brings me to our news: At the end of February, the first Few for Change scholarships were successfully distributed at a special ceremony in the Comarca. Over the winter...
Read MoreWinter 2009
Dear Few for Change Supporters, I hope this letter reaches you in good health and spirits. As it gets chilly here in the Northeast, it’s hard to imagine those in Panama enjoying their usual sunny, 90-degree weather. Though we often grumble about the cold weather, or other stresses of the holiday season, we know that there are people in this world with much more pressing concerns. As such, it is with great happiness that I report to you today the recent progress that FewforChange has made on the donation front. We are deeply grateful, on behalf of the Ngöbe-Bugle people, for the increasing...
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