http://www.sparkventures.org Spark Ventures Podcasts en Spark Ventures Podcasts Spark Ventures no Spark Ventures info@sparkventures.org ℗ & © 2010 Spark Ventures 720 Spark is proud to announce that it has been awarded a service grant from EPIC: Engaging Philanthropy, Inspiring Creatives! http://www.sparkventures.org/article/spark-awarded-service-grant-from-epic Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:41:16 GMT Spark Ventures Spark is proud to announce that it has been awarded a service grant from EPIC: Engaging Philanthropy, Inspiring Creatives! grant,service,epic,engaging_philanthropy_inspiring_creatives Spark welcomes our new summer intern, Sonya Ringer! http://www.sparkventures.org/article/spark-welcomes-our-new-summer-intern Fri, 09 Jul 2010 13:29:42 GMT Spark Ventures Spark welcomes our new summer intern, Sonya Ringer! intern,sonya The Shelby Goldstein Schoolhouse was dedicated on June 26 in a beautiful and boisterous celebration in Ndola, Zambia. http://www.sparkventures.org/article/shelby-goldstein-schoolhouse-dedication Thu, 08 Jul 2010 21:41:32 GMT Spark Ventures The Shelby Goldstein Schoolhouse was dedicated on June 26 in a beautiful and boisterous celebration in Ndola, Zambia. dedication,shelby_goldstein Nancy O’Leary sits on the Spark Ventures Board of Directors, and since she first got involved with Spark Ventures in 2007, she has been one of Spark’s strongest ambassadors. She traveled to Zambia with Spark in 2008 and 2009 and is joining Spark for a third Transformation Trip in June. She took a moment to speak with us about her experience with Spark Ventures, Hope Ministries and, of course, the children. http://www.sparkventures.org/article/a-spark-investor-returns-to-africaagain Thu, 20 May 2010 17:02:23 GMT Spark Ventures Nancy O’Leary sits on the Spark Ventures Board of Directors, and since she first got involved with Spark Ventures in 2007, she has been one of Spark’s strongest ambassadors. She traveled to Zambia with Spark in 2008 and 2009 and is joining Spark ... nancy_o'leary,newsletter,transformation_trips After over 100 applications, 10 serious candidates and 3 interviews, we hired Joann Chen as our first full-time Program Director. Her responsibilities include Child Sponsorship, Transformation Trips and support for other partner development initiatives—including the Zambia poultry farm. Joann started in January, and we are now getting a chance to highlight her to Spark friends and investors. http://www.sparkventures.org/article/introducing-our-new-program-director Thu, 20 May 2010 22:27:06 GMT Spark Ventures After over 100 applications, 10 serious candidates and 3 interviews, we hired Joann Chen as our first full-time Program Director. Her responsibilities include Child Sponsorship, Transformation Trips and support for other partner development ... newsletter,joann_chen Over the last three months, Spark Ventures’ partner, Hope Ministries, has seen incredible progress. Read about the children moving into a new orphanage facility, progress on the Shelby Goldstein Schoolhouse, land for a new poultry farm and improved metrics and accountability for measuring our progress at helping vulnerable children achieve their potential. http://www.sparkventures.org/article/updates-from-the-field Thu, 20 May 2010 21:54:33 GMT Spark Ventures Over the last three months, Spark Ventures’ partner, Hope Ministries, has seen incredible progress. Read about the children moving into a new orphanage facility, progress on the Shelby Goldstein Schoolhouse, land for a new poultry farm and improved ... updates,hope_ministries,newsletter Between the recent "Madison Ignites a Spark" event and the "Rockford Igniting Hope" event, over 60 people attended and 15 children were sponsored! That means 15 children in Zambia will continue to receive food, education and basic medical care because of the $25/month sponsorship. http://www.sparkventures.org/article/spark-goes-regional Tue, 18 May 2010 18:17:19 GMT Spark Ventures Between the recent "Madison Ignites a Spark" event and the "Rockford Igniting Hope" event, over 60 people attended and 15 children were sponsored! That means 15 children in Zambia will continue to receive food, education and basic ... children,zambia,awareness,education,child_sponsorship,madison,rockford,events 64% of Zambians live on less than $1.25 a day which makes basic needs for school, like a uniform, a luxury that not all can afford. Uniforms also provide a quality learning environment and an element of dignity and sense of belonging. For just $10 you can purchase a set of two uniforms for a child in Zambia. http://www.sparkventures.org/article/purchase-uniforms-for-a-child-in-zambia Tue, 18 May 2010 18:19:01 GMT Spark Ventures 64% of Zambians live on less than $1.25 a day which makes basic needs for school, like a uniform, a luxury that not all can afford. Uniforms also provide a quality learning environment and an element of dignity and sense of belonging. For just $10 ... fund,invest,dignity,education,school,children,uniforms Read the final story in our three-part Stories of Transformation Series to connect with one incredible family that the Spark-Hope partnership is serving in Ndola, Zambia. http://www.sparkventures.org/article/the-stories-of-transformation-series-missing-generations Thu, 06 May 2010 22:08:42 GMT Spark Ventures Stories of Transformation mildred_songa,kangua_mulenga,helen_mulenga,stories,story,transformation Spark Ventures is in the news for a classroom exchange project that brought snow to Zambia! http://www.sparkventures.org/article/spark-project-featured-in-the-news Tue, 20 Apr 2010 18:27:30 GMT Spark Ventures Spark Ventures is in the news for a classroom exchange project that brought snow to Zambia! snow,classroom,exchange,news