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Building Lives. Leaving Legacies.
Make Someday Today.
HUMAN FLOW BY AI WEIWEI ON AMAZON
Over 65 million people around the world have been forced from their homes to escape famine, climate change and war in the greatest human displacement since World War II. Human Flow, an epic film journey […]
BANKER TO THE POOR BY MUHAMMAD YUNUS
This autobiography of the world-renowned, visionary economist who came up with a simple but revolutionary solution to end world poverty – micro-credit In 1983 Muhammad Yunus established Grameen, a bank devoted to providing the poorest […]
Remarkable Progress, Emerging Challenges
Vietnam’s poverty rate has fallen from nearly 60 percent to 20 percent in the past two decades, but challenges remain. The report emphasizes that the prevailing poverty of the ethnic minority in the country is […]
Never get tired of doing little things for others. Sometimes those little things occupy the biggest part of their heart.
DID YOU KNOW?
the mk project raised $112,950 plus 2 cows for 76 charities, organizations & individuals across 8 countries! In addition, our supporters put in 772 volunteer hours for 15 charities during our 4 month campaign! THANK YOU for all your support!
the mk project is about building awareness for great causes & charities through volunteering, donations & music. It’s all about leaving a legacy for those that need our love, support and time.
We are pleased to announce that the mk project is now part of the GIVEGROWGO movement!
VIVA LA VIDA – COLDPLAY by THE MK PROJECT
the mk project recorded Viva La Vida by Coldplay on November 3rd, 2010. It raised $1,820 and over 50 volunteer hours in a month for local charities in Canada and the United States. the mk […]
In certain situations, you ask to see a sign to guide you in the right direction. Sometimes these calls to a higher power are answered, and sometimes we are left to seek counsel from within. But if you look for them, the signs will usually present themselves to those with open eyes. These were some of those moments when the signs could not have been any clearer…
HABITAT ZAMBIA – THE JOY OF DECENT SHELTER
A house is more than a brick. Habitat for Humanity Zambia builds decent shelter in bringing about transformative change in poor communities in Zambia. We empower a family at a time and the impact is […]
BUILDING HOMES, ADVENTURING & FEELING GRATEFUL IN SOUTHERN AFRICA
Compassion. Adventure. Purpose. Gratitude. Empowerment. Perseverance. Laughter These are some of the words that come to mind as I prepare for my upcoming Habitat for Humanity trip to Zambia in September! This is my fourth […]
EXCITED TO HELP TABITA & MULILA BUILD THEIR HOMES
We just received more information about the families and vulnerable children we’ll be helping in Zambia with Habitat for Humanity. We can’t wait to meet them and play a big part in improving their lives! […]
HOW DO WE TACKLE WORLD POVERTY?
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” African proverb Acumen is changing the way the world tackles poverty. Acumen believes that every person on the earth […]
HABITAT EL SALVADOR > ONE YEAR ONWARDS
It’s been one year since my Habitat for Humanity trip to Apaneca, El Salvador. It was an incredible life supporting experience filled with great memories. El Salvador is such a beautiful country rich in culture, […]
IT’S ALL COMING TOGETHER
Firstly, thank you to all of our friends and family as well as supporters and followers who have expressed interest in learning more about GIVEGROWGO and how to contribute to our for-purpose organization. We appreciate […]
NEW BEGINNINGS AND EXTRAORDINARY OPPORTUNITIES
Action. Strength. Compassion. Hope. Growth. Healing. Passion. Purpose. These are the words that come to mind as I prepare for my upcoming Habitat for Humanity trip to the Philippines in September. This will be my […]
MY PERSPECTIVE ON RACISM
Originally published on June 3rd, 2016 and updated on August 2nd, 2016 [update on foreign buyer tax in B.C.] and on July 2nd, 2017. By now, you’ve probably heard of or seen the laundry detergent […]
WE THINK THAT ALL PEOPLE MUST WANT WHAT WE HAVE & WHAT WE VALUE…
Original Wisdom: Stories of an Ancient Way of Knowing is a a catchy and inspiring real-life journey of Robert Wolff, a psychologist who spent a lifetime with the indigenous people from many parts of the […]
