By Yusuph Masanja, Co-Facilitator, Global Alumni Network The Chicago Peace Fellows have tirelessly continued to find ways in helping families survive COVID. In the stories below, our Fellows, Jamila Trimuel, Dawn Hodges, and David Gonzalez are making a huge difference in South Side Chicago. Chicago Peace Fellow, Jamila Trimuel, is a founder of Ladies of… Continue reading Solidarity and Survival During COVID
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Generating food, beauty and safety for neighbors in Chicago
By Yusuph Masanja, Co-Facilitator, Global Alumni Network Goldin Global Fellow from Chicago, Robin Cline, serves as Assistant Director of NeighborSpace, the only nonprofit land trust in Chicago that preserves and sustains gardens on behalf of dedicated community groups. NeighborSpace has helped neighbors and community groups protect over 120 outdoor sites, transforming them into places where… Continue reading Generating food, beauty and safety for neighbors in Chicago
Every One of Us is Better Than Any One of Us
By Yusuph Masanja, Co-Facilitator, Global Alumni Network We want to teach young people how to be productive, we don’t just give them jobs! We ensure they can keep the jobs and grow to creating their own jobs Raymond Richard, Goldin Global Fellow Raymond emerged from struggles of homelessness, criminal activities and substance abuse to become… Continue reading Every One of Us is Better Than Any One of Us