Category Archives: By Lauren Grimanis

How the field experience affected my work in Ghana

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Moledina

By Lauren Grimanis, Global SE 2010 grad: Self designed Global Development and Management Major. Founder Akaa Project. One of my favorite parts of working with Dream A Dream was participating in their programs. Constance, Prachi, Chris and I had the … Continue reading →

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The Akaa Project needs your help

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Moledina

The Akaa Project has secured $5,500 for the construction of the school and community water well for the area of Asiafo Amanfro (in the Akaa community). The amount includes a $5,000 grant from the IPA Foundation and $500 from the … Continue reading →

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What drives social entrepreneurs?

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Moledina

Working in the thriving non-profit culture in Bangalore, and particularly with Dream A Dream’s co-founder, director, and Ashoka fellow, Vishal Talreja, I began to think about social entrepreneurs and what makes them do what they do. What drives their minds … Continue reading →

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Nonprofits cooperate

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Moledina

By Lauren Grimanis After a week full of travel, orientation and meetings; we are all excited to settle into work and get started. The “Dream Team” consists of Prachi, Constance, Chris, and me. Each day we travel on the stuffy, … Continue reading →

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