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What did Maggie Doyne do?
Maggie Doyne (Nepali: म्यागी डोएन) (born c. 1986) is an American philanthropist who has built a children’s home, women’s center and school in Surkhet, Nepal. She won the CNN Hero of the Year Award in November 2015. She is the author of Between the Mountain and the Sky: A Mother’s Story of Love, Loss, Healing, and Hope.
What is the mission statement of the Blinknow foundation?
Our mission: changing the world by empowering Nepal’s children. We do this by providing quality education, a safe environment, and through inspiring others. Our vision: a world where every child is safe, educated, and loved.
What problem did Maggie see while in Nepal?
Mary Poppins for the destitute Maggie’s inspiring story began almost 12 years ago in Mendham, New Jersey, when at the age of 18 she visited Nepal during her gap year from college. In Nepal, she was devastated on seeing the plight of poor children, where youngsters have to forego schooling to earn a livelihood.
How old is Maggie Doyne?
About 35 years (1987)Maggie Doyne / Age
What is the story of BlinkNow?
Kopila Valley was born and soon blossomed into BlinkNow, a nonprofit foundation serving an ever-growing, ever-inspiring community in Surkhet, Nepal. Our history is an unlikely tale. Our mission is to change the world by empowering Nepal’s youth. Our team is built from within and getting stronger.
What is BlinkNow Foundation?
Maggie created the BlinkNow Foundation to sustain, grow, and support Kopila Valley Children’s Home and School in Nepal, and to serve as a vehicle to share her ideas with young people, especially children in the U.S. Maggie believes that in the blink of an eye, we can all make a difference.
Why work at BlinkNow?
Her role at BlinkNow is to develop processes and practices across programs that safeguard and aid the beneficiaries of Kopila Valley and their families, while ensuring effective cross-collaboration inside and outside of the organization. She thrives on learning new things and meeting new people, broadening her perspective on life.
What did Lindsey do before working with BlinkNow?
Prior to working with BlinkNow, Lindsey served as the communications lead for a global health advocacy campaign in support of the United Nations, lead digital communications for an environmental group, and developed a girl’s scholarship program in India.