Women Leading Change: How OneVillage Partners is Modeling Change and Driving Community-Led Development in Sierra Leone
OneVillage Partners (OVP) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to empowering rural communities in Sierra Leone through a community-led approach. The organization believes that sustainable progress begins not with outside solutions, but by giving community members the tools they need to identify solutions, improve livelihoods, and strengthen local governance. The Mortenson Family Foundation has been a […]
Transforming Early Childhood Education: MAICC’s Approach to Culturally Rooted Learning
The Montessori American Indian Childcare Center (MAICC) is tucked away in a brown brick building in St. Paul’s Southern Hayden Heights neighborhood. It is the only culturally based Montessori-credentialed preschool in the city serving American Indian children. MAICC is a testament to the importance of multi-generational learning rooted in Indigenous practices, linking cultural and language […]
Metro Blooms: Cultivating Resilient Landscapes for Sustainable Communities in Minneapolis
Based in South Minneapolis, Metro Blooms is a community-based nonprofit rooted in environmental justice and stewardship. It engages diverse communities across the city to create resilient landscapes. With its commitment to solving environmental challenges with equity and inclusion, Metro Blooms has evolved alongside the neighborhoods it serves. The Mortenson Family Foundation began its partnership with […]