The Q Fund envisions a world of children awakened by education
to their inherent sense of value and purpose
How it All Started
I am quite often invited to speak at Universities and Colleges, but only recently (yesterday in fact) did I get asked "How did it all start?" This prompted me to try and record this wonderful journey that started in earnest in 1997.
Heroes of Hope - New Video
The Q Fund is featured in a documentary series 'Heroes of Hope', aired on Fox network and others. Each documentary focuses on a different aspect of innovative activism. Watch out for it on your local public television station
African Studies Working Group
Chellie Kew will be speaking at Columbia University's Symposium on March 26th - "Rethinking Aid: Solutions, Strategies and Innovation for Education in Africa and the Diaspora" The working group provides a forum to share ideas and learn from each other about the topic of aid to education in Africa and the Diaspora.
Human Dignity and Humiliation Studies Conference
Chellie Kew has been asked to participate in the 15th Annual Conference devoted to 'Human Dignity and Humiliation Studies' - Istanbul, Turkey. This year's conference will have the theme 'Peace at Home, Peace in the World'.
Welcome Ellie Waterbury - our new intern!
Ellie Waterbury is a student at Benedictine College in Atchison KS and has joined us for this semester as an intern. We are all proud to have her join us ... you can read her message here in our blog where she describes the inspiration that she has drawn from Wangari Maathai, Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize Winner, and an previous student at Benedictine College.
A Great Big A+ to our Q Fund Supporters - Latest newsletter
This year has seen immense progress at Chimoza Zambia, and recently Ngererit Kenya. We have come a long way with all your help - thank you , thank you , thank you. We still have much to do - if you are able to help, you can Donate Online.
Q Fund Wins TED Scholarship to India
TED, well known for annual, invitation-only conferences devoted to "ideas worth spreading", has awarded the Q Fund a participation scholarship to TED INDIA.
Chimoza Visitor Donates $50,000 to the Q Fund
An American visitor and her son loved Chimoza during their visit this year- so much so that they donated $50,000 to the Q Fund.
We are immensely greatful to this support - thank you!
ONEXONE - Q Fund - Charlize Theron San Francisco
The Q Fund was present and recognized at the 2nd annual fundraiser by ONEXONE a global charitable organization committed to fighting health issues around the world. Academy Award-winners Matt Damon and Charlize Theron are ONEXONE's leading ambassadors.
Walk in Their Shoes - Join us for ONE March 2009
The One March Campaign is kicking off its 4th year. Students take time to walk in the shoes of vulnerable children deprived of an education. One March has transformed the lives of many thousands children around the world -- join us this fall.
Q Fund Partners with Zambikes!
The Q Fund has partnered with Zambikes in Zambia to bring inexpensive transportation to local communities. The 'Zambulance' will provide transportation for disabled and sick children when required.
The "Q Cup" supports Play Soccer Zambia!
Congratulations to St. Paul’s Academy and Summit School’s -Students for Social Justice program, St Paul’s, MN. They have started their own soccer league to raise funds for equipment, facilities and soccer kit in support of Play Soccer Zambia. The first match was on May 13, 2009.
100% of your donations support on-the-ground projects, directly benefiting the children.
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- Heroes of Hope - Video
- Zambikes for Zambia - a new venture
- Timely and welcome encouragement
- Play Soccer, Zambia!
- A beautiful letter
- Taking a stand
- Valentine's Day!
- A birthday celebration
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