In 2022, thanks to your support we helped to pass two bills — the Global Malnutrition Prevention & Treatment Act and the Global Food Security Act! We are excited to hit the ground running this year and look forward to sharing more updates in the coming weeks!
Political Updates
Lobbying and Advocacy Efforts
Total # of Lobbying Meetings in December: 14
Total # of Lobbying Meetings in 2022: 497
Lobbying Meetings Goal for 2022: 300
Advocacy Emails
Total # of Advocacy Emails in December: 1,933
Total # of Advocacy Emails in 2022: 76,555
Advocacy Emails Goal for 2022: 200,000
% of Congress Emailed 2022: 100%
Congressional Office Meetings and Bird Dogging
Kim Thelwell and Political Affairs Team member, Eric Kersten met with a staffer from Senator Lee’s office [R-UT]
Kim Thelwell and Isaish Pielak met with a staffer from Senator Grassley’s office [R-IA]
Amy Pettigrew and our team members met with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s (D-NY) Legislative Aide, Ben Lebowitz
Updates from DC
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Visit the Our Team Members page and read about success stories with our organization.
Getting the Word Out
Information Events
Content Team member, Aanchal Mishra’s Living Room Summit: It was a snack munching themed cozy winter party. They danced and munched on delicious Indian snacks and coffee. Aanchal also told them about their internship with TBP and the work TBP does. They all spoke about global issues and how people often avoid considering them.
One-Mile Campaigns & Mobilizing
HR Team member, Ariel Bradford completing her 1 mile campaign in Spokane, WA
HR Team member, Maria Pirvulescu completing her 1 mile campaign in Coventry, UK.
Political AffairsTeam member Afzal Ahmed completed his 1 mile campaign near his MP’s (Neil Coyles, Independant Bermondsey and Old Southwark) office
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@chattygryffindor My 1-Mile campaign with the Borgen Project, a national campaign fighting to downsize global poverty by influencing US foreign policy! @The Borgen Project ♬ Footloose – Kenny Loggins
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Political Affairs Team member Alex Contreras and Amy Pettigrew, Senior Program Manager, met with Ben Castagnetti, Legislative Correspondent for Senator Cantwell [D-WA]
Updates from DC
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Outstanding Team Member: HR Team member, Patricia Andrea Flores has gone far above the requirements of the internship program. Based in the Philippines, Patricia completed her program in 6 weeks and managed to:
Raise $500 amount of donations and counting
Write a book inspired by The Borgen Project, with dedications and mentions of the organization, with hundreds of copies distributed nationwide in the Philippines
Flipped her apartment as The Borgen House and was able to immerse in the humility of being a homeless person
Exposed to hundreds of universities and improved her professional affiliation and communication in recruitment and hiring
She was recognized as “The Outstanding Student Leader of the Philippines 2022” from the entire country which also became her platform for sharing The Borgen Project in different national NGOs, prominent leaders in the academe, and her blogs with about 100,000+ audience reach.
Discussion with Rotaract international youth in Sta. Cruz Laguna
Outstanding Student Leader of the Philippines
Meeting with Lawyer of Congressman Odie Tarriela, we discussed the poverty rates in our province. Patricia presented them our international project and she even lauded our initiative saying “Thank you, The Borgen Project, for being the Insivible hand of the government in fighting global poverty”.
Visit the Our Team Members page and read about success stories with our organization.
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Anastasia Argat, PA team member, and Amy Pettigrew met with Betsy Dudley, the National Security Advisor for Rep. Marilyn Strickland (D-WA-10)
Kim Thelwell and Advocate Lindsey Arrasmith, met with Connnor Stubbs from Representative Adam Smith’s office (Honorary Board Member) (D-WA)
PA team member, Alessia Mazuelos meeting with MP Neil Coyle of Bermondsey and Old Southwark, UK
Chelsea Komeyan, Political Affairs Team member, and Amy Pettigrew met with Peter Engel, Legislative Correspondent for Senator Tina Smith (D-MN)
Nonprofit Leadership Team members, Avery Evans and Brendan Fung, and Amy Pettigrew, met with Betsy Dudley, National Security Advisor from Representative DeGette’s office (D-CO-1)
Updates from DC
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Visit the Our Team Members page and read about success stories with our organization.
Getting the Word Out
Information Events
HR team member, Patricia Andrea Flores, from the Philippines, presented to a class of indigenous children and teachers about The Borgen Project, including its mission and vision. She encouraged them to get involved because they can too. The title of her presentation was: “You can be a Borgen Hero”
HR Team member, Yatika Dhingra, presented to The Edinburgh Rotary Club, UK
One-Mile Campaigns & Mobilizing
HR Team member Patricia Andrea Flores
HR Team member, Blandiana Damoc, completed her 1 mile campaign in Hammersmith and Fulham, UK
Political Affairs Team member, Xavier Wisniewski completed the one mile campaign at Santa Monica College
Political Affairs Team member, Jasmine Weathers
Political Affairs Team member, Daniel Leite and his canine friend, Vera, spreading the word in Devon, UK
In August, former HR Team member, Affiz DinGabisi created this personalized one-of-a-kind jacket for his fundraiser, which raised a total of $1,046-57, in support of the MINDS Act. Affiz wrote the names of people who donated on the inside of the jacket and donated the jacket to The Borgen Project HQ. DIMM stands for Dancing in a Mental Maze.
Nonprofit Leadership Team member, Amrit Bhangu, has teamed up with their employer, Jersey Mike’s for their fundraiser
Political Affairs Team member, Haya Chaudhri in the UK, created this great video about the ODA and why it’s important to reach out to Members of Parliament
HR Team member Patricia Andrea Flores spreading the word in the Philippines
Another great video from HR Team member Patricia Andrea Flores
Political Affairs Team member, Austin Martinez created this great video for his leader, Representative Escobar (D-TX-16)
PR/Marketing Team member, FNU Khushboo
PR/Marketing Team member Ayda Hailu
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Political Affairs Team member Rowshan Mahdiya Mizan, asking for support for Overseas Development Aasistance
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Lobbying Meetings Goal for 2022: 300 – We did it!In July, we were able to meet our meeting goal of 300 meetings for the year. We couldn’t have done it without you! Thank you to everyone who helped out with these meetings!
Advocacy Emails
Total # of Advocacy Emails in July: 13,090
Total # of Advocacy Emails in 2022: 54,919
Advocacy Emails Goal for 2022: 200,000
% of Congress Emailed Year to Date: 96%
Congressional Office Meetings and Bird Dogging
Political Affairs Team member, Aakil Visramhad had a lobby meeting with Meg Hillier, MP in support of Official Development Assistance.
Content Team member, Noor Al-Zubi from Jordan and Kim Thelwell, met with Senator Grassley’s (R-IA) staff.
Arnav Gunwani, Asumi Endo, Brittany Sedlak, Kerryn Lowry, Logan Ford, Maddy Flowers, Thomas Bogucki, Kelvin Nguyen and Amy Pettigrew, met with William Crouch, Legislative Correspondent from Senator Thom Tillis’s (R-NC) office.
Jennalise Olson and Amy Pettigrew met with Alexis Castaneda, a Legislative Assistant for Representative John Katko (R-NY-24).
Mihir Rahm, Mike DeVita and Amy Pettigrew met with Micki Werner, Assistant to the Chief of Staff in Senator Marsha Blackburn’s office (R-TN).
Florence Wang, Edmund Yamaguchi, Louis Asbury, Jordan Oh, Xavier Wisniewski, Sophia Perez, Katie LaBella, Grace Wang and Amy Pettigrew, met with Jenna Goosen, Legislative Correspondent for Senator Diane Feinstein (D-CA).
Team members met with Senator Warren’s (D-MA) Staff, Alex Davidson.
The Borgen Project team met with Senator Cornyn’s (R-TX) office.
Updates from DC
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HR team member, Sabaah Mehmoodbaked cookies for one of her fundraisers and posted on Instagram
HR Team member, Nicola Larter made this prize for a raffle she is having for her fundraiser in Leicester, UK
HR Team member Affiz DinGabisi created this personalized one-of-a-kind jacket for his fundraiser in support of the MINDS Act. Affiz will write the names of people who donate on the inside of the jacket and will then donate the jacket to The Borgen Project HQ. DIMM stands for Dancing in a Mental Maze.
Political Affairs Team member, Mello Wilsted has been working on an art sale for their fundraiser
Political Affairs Team member, Abigail Farnsworth is selling earrings for her fundraising campaign
Media Outreach
Nonprofit Leadership Team member, Vincent Pandey
Political Affairs Team member, Marlie Shaw
Nonprofit Leadership Team member, Meghan Bell
A series of memes by Timothy Peacock, Nonprofit Leadership Team member
TikTok
The Borgen Project is now on TikTok! Give us a follow @theborgenproject.
Political Affairs Team member, Mello Wilsted has been utilizing TikTok for their mobilizing, other outreach and education! The entire page is dedicated to their internship and The Borgen Project!
Videos
PR/Marketing Team Sara Fikree asking for support for Official Development Assistance
PR/Marketing Team member, Hafsa Abdulla created this video about Official Development Assistance
How to divert funds by Xiarui Zhang of the PR/Marketing team
Emmanuel Kwizera Zawozoba of the PR/Marketing team, based in Rwanda created this video about global poverty awareness
Political Affairs Team member, Jonathan Main urging the Foreign Affairs Committee to Support the UK’s Overseas Development
Internship Summary
Kennedy Jester has put together a great series of photos of their time on the Nonprofit Leadership team.
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Amy Pettigrew, Abdullah Ibrahimzada, and Jennalise Olson met with Kevin Gannon, Legislative Assistant for Representative Garbarino (NY-2) about the Girls LEAD Act and the Ethiopia Stabilization, Peace, and Democracy Act.
Amy Pettigrew, Abdullah Ibrahimzada, and Ishita Mishra met with Andrew Cohen, Legislative Assistant for Representative Eshoo (CA-18) about the Girls LEAD Act and the Keeping Girls in School Act.
Updates from DC
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Political Affairs Team member, Lauren Smith, held ‘Borgen Bash’ in the Twin Cities. Artists included: Sky Chime, Green, The Christian Moreno Cova Trio, and Rafe Carlson. A total of $535 was raised,!
Political Affairs Team member, Rose Weithaus made fundraising Bingo boards!
Political Affairs Team member, Joaquin Andrew Steffers is selling items on Depop for fundraising
Political Affairs Intern Emily Woodruff held a garage sale for her fundraising campaign
Political Affairs Team member, Abby Mason hosted a coin drive as part of her fundraising efforts
Political Affairs Team member, Jonathan Main made this great Terrarium for his fundraiser – more to follow!
Media Outreach
Political Affairs Team member, Brittany Sedlak
PR/Marketing Team member, Karen Kaur
PR/Marketing Team member, John Rivera
PR/Marketing Team member, Ziming Di
PR/Marketing Team member, Omosebi Toluwalase
TikTok
The Borgen Project is now on TikTok! Give us a follow @theborgenproject.
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Amy Pettigrew – Senior Program Manager, Abdullah Ibrahimzada – Program Manager and Sarah Kuhns – Political Affairs Team Member met with Congresswoman Gwen Moore’s (D-WI-04) Senior Legislative Assistant, Izmira Aitch about the International Affairs Budget, Girls LEAD Act and Keeping Girls in School Act. Rep. Moore is a strong supporter of the International Affairs Budget!
Updates from DC
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Nonprofit Leadership Team member, Catherine Caldwell
Fundraising
PR/Marketing Team member, Mara Joseph
Political Affairs Team member, Miles Reaves, organized a virtual walk-a-thon and raised over $500!
Political Affairs Team member, Rania Chakaki, held a FUNDrive, collecting and reselling old clothes and household items, raising $339!
Here are some great tips from Political Affairs Team member, Hannah May, who raised $950 in her first week with The Borgen Project.
I have been involved in fundraising for many years due to partaking in many extra curricular activities and playing collegiate golf. In college, we would host a week of giving fundraisers where the different athletic teams would compete to raise the most money for your team. Due to being exposed to different methods of fundraising for many years, I have picked up a few tricks.
Primarily, I have kept a list of donors who have supported my endeavors throughout my entire academia and professional development. These individuals are always the first to hear about the new projects and developments I am working on. Secondly, I am very straightforward with my approach. I provide all needed information on the project, ask if they are willing to donate and leave it open for further discussion (mobilizing while fundraising).
Lastly, I am constantly brainstorming new ideas and methods for fundraising. It involves calling lots of businesses to see if they would like to partner and or seeing how I can create a free event that would yield substantial donations. While most ideas or methods are obtainable, it helps highlight then possible options.
TikTok
The Borgen Project is now on TikTok! Give us a follow @theborgenproject.
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Amy Pettigrew, Senior Program Manager, Abdullah Ibrahimzada, Program Manager, and Nonprofit Leadership Team Members Makennah Troy and Michael Rodriguez met with Edward Adutwum, Legislative Correspondent for Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) to discuss the importance of the International Affairs Budget and the Keeping Girls in School Act. Edward is bringing the legislation to Sen. Padilla for review and, hopefully, a cosponsorship!
Updates from DC
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Visit the Our Team Members page and read about success stories with our organization.
Getting the Word Out
One-Mile Campaigns & Mobilizing
Nonprofit Leadership Team member, April Jaca
Nonprofit Leadership Team member, Hannah Benoit
Nonprofit Leadership Team member, Hannah Alfano
PR/Marketing Team member, Obianuju Azenabor, based in Nigeria
Nonprofit Leadership Team member, Harrison van Echten
Political Affairs Team member, Jeny Khadka
Nonprofit Leadership Team member, Michael Rodriguez
Nonprofit Leadership Team member, Griffin Kowalski
Political Affairs Team member, Erica Grening, implemented her one-mile campaign in Wilmington, DE
Nonprofit Leadership Team member, April Jaca walked around Washington D.C. handing out flyers during the Cherry Blossom Festival to the public to increase/spread awareness.
Political Affairs Team member, James Milholen implemented his one-mile campaign in Rogers, AR
Nonprofit Leadership Team member, Charles Wiener
Political Affairs Team member, Sydney Sheffield
HR Team member, Caitlin Jackson
Regional Director, Selin Sema
PR/Marketing Team member, Jazz Souphom’s dog helps raise awareness
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