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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State of the Union January 2023
/in State of the Union /by adminIn 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
Advocacy Emails
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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Recognition
Congratulations to the following team members who have achieved Borgen Project Honors & Recognition
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
HR Team member, Malaycia Sanders
Letters to the Editor
Political Affairs Team
HR Team
TikTok
The Borgen Project is now on TikTok! Give us a follow @theborgenproject.
Have an idea for a TikTok? Please email them [email protected].
Videos
Political Affairs Team member, Alexandra Moran
Political Affairs Team member, Kerri ONeill
Political Affairs Team member, Sharan Guria
State of the Union December 2022
/in State of the Union /by adminVery Happy Holidays to all of our amazing team members from everyone at
The Borgen Project
Political Updates
Lobbying and Advocacy Efforts
Advocacy Emails
Updates from DC
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Recognition
Congratulations to the following team members who have achieved Borgen Project Honors & Recognition
Visit the Our Team Members page and read about success stories with our organization.
Getting the Word Out
Information Events
Political Affairs Team member, Mary Kate Gruening, gave a class presentation
HR Team member, Malaycia Sanders presented to her school about her experience working with The Borgen Project
One-Mile Campaigns & Mobilizing
HR Team member, Richard Emekagbor implemented his 1-mile campaign around Carol Monaghan’s Constituency Office in Glasgow
Political Affairs Team member, Mary Kate Gruening
HR Team member Natasha Hall-Trujillo with her fur buddy, Bennett
HR Team member, Liz Guenther of the HR team, with the help of her furry friend
Letters to the Editor
Political Affairs Team
Nonprofit Leadership Team
PR/Marketing Team
Outreach & Mobilizing Materials
Nonprofit Leadership Team member, Kerri ONeill
Political Affairs Team member, Mary Kate Gruening
HR Team member, Teresa Lopez
Advocate Lindsey Arrasmith
Nonprofit Leadership Team member, Sankhepo Ndhlovu
Fundraising
Nonprofit Leadership Team member, Kerri ONeill’s Thanksgiving Turkeys
TikTok
The Borgen Project is now on TikTok! Give us a follow @theborgenproject.
Have an idea for a TikTok? Please email them [email protected].
Political Affairs Team member, Mary Kate Gruening
Political Affairs Team member, Olivia Sheen
Videos
Political Affairs Team member, Chesapeake Dowdy
Political Affairs Team member, Georgina Burt
State of the Union November 2022
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Lobbying and Advocacy Efforts
Advocacy Emails
Congressional Office Meetings and Bird Dogging
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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Recognition
Congratulations to the following team members who have achieved Borgen Project Honors & Recognition
Global Humanitarianism: Running to Make a Difference by Kaylee Messick
Paul Pogba presents Charity: Water by Olivia Roy Fritsch
Isla Urbana Tackles Mexico City Water Crisis by Jordan Oh
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:
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.
Getting the Word Out
Swarms
HR Team member, Nathan Victor
One-Mile Campaigns & Mobilizing
Political Affairs Team members:
Melissa Mercedes
Zachary Rousseau
Austin Martinez
Aadith Kannan
Letters to the Editor
Political Affairs Team
Nonprofit Leadership Team
Outreach & Mobilizing Materials
Content Team member, Ava Ronning
Fundraising
Nonprofit Leadership Team member, Sankhepo Ndhlovu, baked these yummy muffins for her fundraiser
TikTok
The Borgen Project is now on TikTok! Give us a follow @theborgenproject.
Have an idea for a TikTok? Please email them [email protected].
Videos
Global Poverty Fast Facts
Nonprofit Leadership Team member, Avery Evans
Nonprofit Leadership Team member, Sofia Andreocci
Political Affairs Team member, Ho Ting Hung
State of the Union October 2022
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Lobbying and Advocacy Efforts
Advocacy Emails
Congressional Office Meetings and Bird Dogging
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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Recognition
Congratulations to the following team members who have achieved Borgen Project Honors & Recognition
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
Political Affairs Team member, Omkar Kate
Letters to the Editor
Political Team
Nonprofit Leadership Team
Content Team
HR Team
PR/Marketing Team
Outreach & Mobilizing Materials
Content Team member Evan Da Costa Marques
Regional Director, Sreyas Yennampelli
PR/Marketing Team member, FNU Khushboo
Advocate Lindsey Arrasmith
Fundraising
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
TikTok
Nonprofit Leadership Team member, Avery Evans
The Borgen Project is now on TikTok! Give us a follow @theborgenproject.
Have an idea for a TikTok? Please email them [email protected].
Videos
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
State of the Union September 2022
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Lobbying and Advocacy Efforts
Advocacy Emails
Congressional Office Meetings and Bird Dogging
Updates from DC
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Recognition
Congratulations to the following team members who have achieved Borgen Project Honors & Recognition
Sarah Akison, Kaitlin LaBella, Rodrigo Torres, Sam Suschland, Finlay Page, Varun Yelamanchi
Akshaya Patra Foundation Addresses Hunger Among Children by Jacara Watkins
The Emmy Award Nominee Fighting Child Poverty by Ann Shick
Visit the Our Team Members page and read about success stories with our organization.
Letters to the Editor
Political Affairs Team
Nonprofit Leadership Team
HR Team
PR/Marketing Team
Getting the Word Out
One-Mile Campaigns & Mobilizing
Vincent Pandey of the NPL team completed his 1-mile campaign in the area around Representative Perlmutter’s office (D-CO-7)
Political Affairs Team member, Nina Gulbransen
Nonprofit Leadership Team member, Maddi Kalous
HR Team member, Kemmerly Chipongian
PR/Marketing Team member Gianna Bruno
Political Affairs Team member, Nina Gulbransen
Political Affairs Team member, Delmy Rodriguez
PR/Marketing Team member, Tara Boehringer
Nonprofit Leadership Team member, Isabella Peitz completing her 1-mile campaign in Representative Malliotakis’ district (R-NY-11)
Nonprofit Leadership Team member, Ellen Benson put up posters on the blocks in front of her Senator’s offices in downtown Milwaukee.
Political Affairs Team member, Henry Mitchell
Political Affairs Team member , Nina Gulbransen
PR/Marketing Team member, Sara Fikree
Political Affairs Team member Debra Thomas
Nonprofit Leadership Team, member, Aansh Raiyani
Fundraising
Political Affairs Team member, Larisa Lombardo
Media Outreach & Mobilizing Materials
Political Affairs Team member, Zachary Rousseau
Political Affairs Team member, Emma Benardete’s canine assistant supporting the cause!
A series of Memes by Political Affairs Team member, Asher Block
PR/Marketing Team member, Ayda Hailu
Two memes by HR Team member, Yusra Sohail
TikTok
A series of TikToks created by John Rivera, PR/Marketing Team member
The Borgen Project is now on TikTok! Give us a follow @theborgenproject.
Have an idea for a TikTok? Please email them [email protected].
Videos
PR/Marketing Team member Xiarui Zhang
Political Affairs Team member Rowshan Mahdiya Mizan, asking for support for Overseas Development Aasistance
State of the Union August 2022
/in State of the Union /by adminPolitical Updates
Lobbying and Advocacy Efforts
Advocacy Emails
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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Recognition
Congratulations to the following team members who have achieved Borgen Project Honors & Recognition
Visit the Our Team Members page and read about success stories with our organization.
Getting the Word Out
Information Events
Political Affairs Team member, Maddy Flowers gave a presentation to the Wakefield Rotary Club
One-Mile Campaigns, Mobilizing and Awareness
Political Affairs Team Member, implemented her 1-mile campaign near Senator Klobuchar’s Office
Political Affairs Team member, Lydia Yang asked her local Starbucks to hand out cups with The Borgen Project on them
Nonprofit Leadership Team member Arnav Gunwani
HR Team Member Nicola Larter
Political Affairs Team member, Alessia Mazuelos made this fantastic coffee mug – spreading the word!
Political Affairs Team member, Sarah Kuhns completed her 1-mile campaign in Milwaukee, WI
Political Affairs Team member, Timothy Peacock completed his 1-mile campaign in Tampa, FL
Political Affairs Team member, Sydney Coons completed her 1-mile campaign in Avon, IN
Political Affairs Team member, Grace Pullen completed her 1-mile campaign in Virginia Beach, VA
Nonprofit Leadership Team member, Asumi Endo
Political Affairs Team member, Mary Burke posted flyers in her Congressional Leader’s office building
Nonprofit Leadership Team member, Buyanlkham Munkhbayar
Nonprofit Leadership Team member, Lily Clausen
Nonprofit Leadership Team member, Atziri Santamaria
Nonprofit Leadership Team member, Grace Andros
Letters to the Editor
Political Team
Content Team
HR Team
PR/Marketing Team
Nonprofit Leadership Team
Fundraising
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.
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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
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.
State of the Union July 2022
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Lobbying and Advocacy Efforts
Congressional Office Meetings and Bird Dogging
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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Recognition
Congratulations to the following team members who have achieved Borgen Project Honors & Recognition
Hannah May, Laura Parrish, Sarah Kuhns, Sofia Torres, Sydney Coons, Luka Jacobi,
Aamin Ambulance Provides Free Service to Somalians by Abigail Turner
Ghana’s Government Sells Part of Achimota Forest Reserve by John Tuttle
Tackling Energy Poverty in Europe by Abdullah Dowaihy
Visit the Our Team Members page and read about success stories with our organization.
Getting the Word Out
Swarms
Nonprofit Leadership Team Member, Isabella Peitz and her swarm!
Information Events
Political Affairs Team member, Timothy Peacock gave a virtual presentation
Political Affairs Team member, Max Jensen presented to the Blue Ridge Mountains Rotary club
One-Mile Campaigns & Mobilizing
Political Affairs Team member, Jonathan Main mobilizing in Scotland, UK
Content Team member, Kaitlyn DeWeerd
Nonprofit Leadership Team member, Daniel Currier
Political Affairs Team member, Ruth De Jesus
HR Team member, Lory Duplessis
PR/Marketing Team member, Lady Titania Io Pangilinan, in Quezon City, Philippines
Letters to the Editor
Political Team
Nonprofit Leadership Team
PR/Marketing Team
Fundraising
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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Videos
PR/Marketing Team Member, Xiarui Zhang
PR/Marketing Team Member, Sherry Wang
PR/Marketing Team Member, Karanjeet Kaur
Political Affairs Team member, Timothy Peacock
State of the Union June 2022
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Lobbying and Advocacy Efforts
Advocacy Emails
Congressional Office Meetings and Bird Dogging
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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Recognition
Congratulations to the following team members who have achieved Borgen Project Honors & Recognition
Visit the Our Team Members page and read about success stories with our organization.
Getting the Word Out
One-Mile Campaigns & Mobilizing
PR/Marketing Team member, Emmanuel Kwizera postering in Rwanda
Nonprofit Leadership Team member, Sammifay Hunter
PR/Marketing Team member, Nicholas Downing
Political Affairs Team member, Christopher Lauria in Freehold, NJ
Christopher actually did two one-mile campaigns, here is a photo of his in Newark, NJ
PR/Marketing Team member, Xiarui Zhang
Letters to the Editor
Political Affairs Team
PR/Marketing Team
Outreach & Mobilizing Materials
PR/Marketing Team member, Kali Thomas
Regional Director, Sreyas Yennampelli
HR Team member, Cassandra Christiansen
Fundraising
Nonprofit Leadership Team member, Catherine Lico had a bake sale
TikTok
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Videos
Political Affairs Team member, Casey Cockrell
PR/Marketing Team member, Xiarui Zhang
Political Affairs Team member, John Murphy
PR/Marketing Team member, Xiarui Zhang
State of the Union May 2022
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Lobbying and Advocacy Efforts
Advocacy Emails
Updates from DC
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Recognition
Congratulations to the following team members who have achieved Borgen Project Honors & Recognition
Visit the Our Team Members page and read about success stories with our organization.
Getting the Word Out
Swarms
Nonprofit Leadership Team member, Alexis Koerner Sabul and her swarm
Information Events
Political Affairs Team member, Elena Ajluni held two class presentations
HR Team member, Lory Duplessis, presented at a library and gave some flyers to attendees
One-Mile Campaigns & Mobilizing
Nonprofit Leadership Team
Charles Wiener
Mia DiPaola
Mateo Useche
Farouk Bongo
Angeles Campa
Karolina Kapron
Karolina Kapron’s Mile Marketing campaign
Haley Dupre
Amethyst Cecil (with furry friend, Ginger)
Political Team
Itzel Mialma
Shawn Edelstein in Greenbelt, Maryland
Callie Sua implemented her Mile Marketing campaign in Columbus, OH
Laine Ford
Morgan Delacruz implemented her campaign in Boston, MA
Regional Director Hugo Villanueva
Katherine Tschopp implemented her Mile campaign. She wrote ‘The Borgen Project’ on her cups while making drinks for her customers!
PR/Marketing Team
Christopher Bell in San Francisco, CA
Jack Casolani in Yaphank, NY
Kyra Schlueter in Midlothian, VA
Letters to the Editor
Political Affairs Team
PR/Marketing Team
Outreach & Mobilizing Materials
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.
TikTok
The Borgen Project is now on TikTok! Give us a follow @theborgenproject.
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State of the Union April 2022
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Lobbying and Advocacy Efforts
Advocacy Emails
Congressional Office Meetings and Bird Dogging
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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Recognition
Congratulations to the following team members who have achieved Borgen Project Honors & Recognition
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
Letters to the Editor
Political Affairs Team
PR/Marketing Team
Media Outreach
PR/Marketing Team member, Mara Joseph
PR/Marketing Team member, Kyra Schlueter
PR/Marketing Team member, Janice Ye
PR/Marketing Team member, Douglas Burkitt
PR/Marketing Team member, Nicholas Bavaro
PR/Marketing Team member, Olivia DeStio
PR/Marketing Team member, Sarah Li
PR/Marketing Team member, Chloe Sullivan
PR/Marketing Team member, Kathleen Pile
Nonprofit Leadership Team member, Alexis Koerner Sabul
PR/Marketing Team member, Nicholas Downing
HR Team member, Leshaune Williams
PR/Marketing Team member, Lauren Bonner
PR/Marketing Team member, Jacob Eastlick
TikTok
The Borgen Project is now on TikTok! Give us a follow @theborgenproject.
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