Archive for 2011
What’s going on with our interns? Hear about Lizzy’s experience thus far!
Thursday, June 30th, 2011Over this summer I have been working with Rising Minds as an intern doing a few different projects to help broaden the outreach of the organization and to raise funds for their programs. Since I am living at my parent’s house in Minnesota, we have been doing most of our talking and planning of projects [...]
What’s going on in Guatemala? Words from our Regional Director, Georgia.
Sunday, June 26th, 2011It´s feria time on the lake which means madness all around! While San Pedro´s day isnt until the 29th, the streets are already packed with people, food stands and dodgy looking fair rides. Fun times ahead! The main event coming up is the all day fundraiser for Ayudame today. For the past few weeks, the [...]
Summer Intern, Kelly, shares her first month’s experiences working with RM…
Saturday, June 25th, 2011Last January, I participated in a Rising Minds Expedition to Guatemala with nine other students from Macalester College. The trip definitely left a lasting impact on me. I believe that the work Rising Minds is doing in Central America is not only extremely important for sustainable development on a community level, but also that its [...]
Rising Minds’ Guatemala update
Thursday, June 16th, 2011As the new Regional Director of Rising Minds, I wasn´t sure quite what to expect for my first week. Let´s just say it was a bit manic. My small diary looks like the result of a 3 year old´s art class for that week. However we´re into week 2 and everything seems to be settling [...]
In just 1 hour a month you can…
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011Support small business development. Promote conscious consumerism. Provide local businesses with a free and simple way to be socially involved. Prove that every little bit counts. If implemented into 100 businesses, this holistic initiative will satisfy Rising Minds annual budget…
Learning in Context
Saturday, March 12th, 2011Make systemic change by designing your own hands-on, experiential-based project to share in a public school in Guatemala. Promote critical thinking, creative expression and social involvement. Volunteer today.
RME
Friday, March 11th, 2011“Going to Guatemala for two weeks over J-term was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Since my trip, I am constantly processing my experiences. I see things at school that spark a memory or idea from Guatemala. My biggest question is “what can I do?” Where am I needed, and what skills [...]
Inspiring leaders of a new generation
Friday, March 11th, 2011Rising Minds works with citizens, locally and abroad, to empower them to
create positive, sustainable change in their home communities through programs that focus on education, exchange and development.
RME: Macalester Final Thoughts
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011Kelly: My favorite part of the trip was getting to know my host family in San Juan. I feel that we learned a lot from each other and really made a strong connection over the course of the week. I’m really going to miss playing with our 9-year-old host sister Tanya every day. I also [...]
RME: Macalester Day 8 (Madisen)
Thursday, January 20th, 2011I can’t remember how many times my mom asked me to help her in the garden and I came up with some lame excuse to avoid working outside. After working this morning in Florencia, I realized that gardening can be fun and rewarding. Pulling up a tiny plant with long, powerful roots is very exciting. [...]
