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Kindness…In All Shapes and Sizes

Kindness…In All Shapes and Sizes

I believe in Kindness. Not just in acting kindly, but that kindness can save our world. Unfortunately, it seems to me we’ve become so busy and sometimes too greedy to take the time to help others. I say this is unfortunate because being kind makes us feel good and its...

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Ajay Dahiya, Executive Director

Ajay Dahiya, Executive Director

Ajay was born in Surrey, England, to a working-class immigrant family. Growing up in a diverse and disparate environment he enjoyed a childhood which immersed him in a variety of cultures. From early on in his life, Ajay felt a great need for inner transformation....

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Mimi Aboubaker, TUSA, Minneapolis, USA

Mimi Aboubaker, TUSA, Minneapolis, USA

The TPP seed grant was instrumental in getting TUSA off the ground – it provided the organization with the capital needed to complete the initial steps of launching a venture and got us to a place where we could successfully seek outside capital. Without the TPP...

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Jingo Joseph Nkumbi, CARDI, Uganda

Jingo Joseph Nkumbi, CARDI, Uganda

The work funded by TPP has helped to build our confidence better and to improve training services to the community. This grant has instilled hope and confidence in me and my team now that our work is recognized and appreciated by the world of development partners and...

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Transitioning From Your Project

Transitioning From Your Project

An interview with Charles Orgbon, III on his successful transition out of the project he started. Read over your peer grantees comments, questions, and presenters answers here.

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How Can Engaging Youth Bring Them Purpose?

How Can Engaging Youth Bring Them Purpose?

What a fun morning on a beautiful sunny day in San Diego County visiting with Craig Williams, a teacher at Sunset High School, a continuation school designed to give extensive help to students in need of flexibility and individualized attention. Craig received a grant...

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Patterns of Successful Projects

Patterns of Successful Projects

Facilitator, Nicole Huguenin asks a panel of TPP Staff about patterns they see that make a project successful. Read over peer grantees comments, questions, and presenters answers here.

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