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Lexi Lewis | Business, business development, community programs, education, girls, non-profit, nonprofit, social good, spark, spark ventures, zambia

Village Banking in Twapia, Zambia

Hope Community School’s Village Banking program is continuing to educate and empower members of their community in Twapia, Zambia. In addition to providing fresh vegetables from the Hope Community School Farm for participants to sell, this impactful program teaches aspiring entrepreneurs how to attain financial...

13 January

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Gwyn Thomas | **FEATURED, chicago, education, mexico, nicaragua, non-profit, nonprofit, spark, spark ventures, zambia

Happy August Appreciation!

You've Made Your Mark Every August, we take a moment to thank our community of supporters for making our work possible. On behalf of all of us at Spark Ventures and our partner organizations, we'd like to extend our sincere gratitude for your generous support. Thanks...

23 August

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Gwyn Thomas | **FEATURED, chicago, mexico, nicaragua, non-profit, nonprofit, nutrition, spark, spark ventures, zambia

Vaccine Rollouts In Our Partner Locations

While life seems to be getting back to normal in the U.S., our partners are still dealing with the crushing impact of the pandemic. Developing countries like Zambia, Mexico & Nicaragua and underserved neighborhoods like Englewood on Chicago’s south side, are still experiencing staggering unemployment...

24 May

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Gwyn Thomas | **FEATURED, #inspired, Board of Directors, nicaragua, non-profit, nonprofit, spark, spark ventures, travel

Santiago’s Story – Las Tias, Niacaragua

TODAY A BARBER, TOMORROW...

05 May

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Gwyn Thomas | **FEATURED, chicago, mexico, nicaragua, non-profit, nonprofit, nutrition, spark, spark ventures, zambia

COVID-19’s Impact on Food Security

The pandemic has disrupted the world in many ways. It has led to a dramatic loss of life and created an unprecedented challenge to public health systems, employment, and food security. Unfortunately, the communities that have been most impacted are also the ones least equipped...

03 March

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Gwyn Thomas | Board of Directors, non-profit, nonprofit, spark ventures, zambia

Welcome Home, Charles!

Dear Spark Community, Over the past month, we shared that there were several confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Hope community in Zambia, and that Charles Mumba, the Executive Director of Hope, was being treated for COVID-19 in the hospital. Today we have wonderful news to share...

22 February

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Gwyn Thomas | Board of Directors, non-profit, nonprofit, spark ventures, zambia

Another Important Update From Hope School in Zambia

Dear Spark Community, Over the past two weeks, we’ve sent updates to let you know about several confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Hope community in Zambia, one of whom was Charles Mumba, the Executive Director of Hope. Thank you so much for your many messages...

04 February

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Gwyn Thomas | Board of Directors, non-profit, nonprofit, spark ventures, zambia

Important Update about Hope School’s Executive Director

Dear Spark Community, Last week we sent an update to let you know that there were several confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Hope community in Zambia. Charles Mumba, the Executive Director of Hope, was one of the people who tested positive. Out of respect for...

27 January

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Gwyn Thomas | Board of Directors, non-profit, nonprofit, spark ventures, zambia

An Important COVID-19 Update

Dear Spark Community, Over the last year, it's been our commitment to keep our supporters updated on how the global pandemic is affecting our partners. Thanks to you, our emergency response fund has provided PPE, sanitation supplies, food and additional program support to our international partners....

20 January

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Gwyn Thomas | Board of Directors, chicago, non-profit, nonprofit, spark ventures, zambia

A New Year’s Message From Spark’s Executive Director

Friends of Spark, This year has created so many challenges for our partners but has also provided opportunities for growth, creative ways to interact, and new ways to stay connected. We find ourselves in a position of reflection and gratitude as we say goodbye to 2020...

31 December

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Happy August Appreciation!

Vaccine Rollouts In Our Partner Locations

Santiago’s Story – Las Tias, Niacaragua

COVID-19’s Impact on Food Security

Welcome Home, Charles!

Another Important Update From Hope School in Zambia

Important Update about Hope School’s Executive Director

An Important COVID-19 Update

A New Year’s Message From Spark’s Executive Director

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