Recent Posts Tagged With reflections on the project

• We Care and We Can Help

  Posted on Friday May 1st, 2009 at 05:39 pm in reflections on the project a walk for water ammanathon

  Sometimes when you are doing too much, you don’t do anything very well. But occasionally a gift is bestowed on you, kind of like a message from the universe, that reminds you why you do what you do, thereby encouraging you to give your heart and yo...

• Dennis Hamilton: A Man of Heart and Soul

  Posted on Wednesday September 17th, 2008 at 09:20 pm in reflections on the project

  Yesterday, Amman Imman lost one of its dearest friends. Associate Director Dennis Hamilton passed away. Those fortunate enough to cross paths with Dennis knew him as a devoted friend and a man who dedicated his life to peace and service. His last ...

• We Can't Wait: Bloggers Unite For Human Rights

  Posted on Thursday May 15th, 2008 at 10:07 pm in reflections on the project special contribution to the blog

  Today, May 15, bloggers around the world are writing about human rights. This campaign, supported by Amnesty International, challenges bloggers everywhere to bring attention to human rights issues.I applaud this campaign to unite people for the purpo...

• Widening our vision, opening our boundaries

  Posted on Thursday April 3rd, 2008 at 10:30 pm in reflections on the project

  I am told that when you are in Africa, in places like rural Azawak, time changes. What happens in our safe lives in the span of two hours is like a ride down a lazy river, compared to what happens to people who live each day making extreme efforts ju...

• Amman Imman Hits the Road with Desert Nomad Band, Tinariwen

  Posted on Saturday January 26th, 2008 at 11:01 pm in reflections on the project endorsements and sponsorships

  special contribution to the blog by Julie SnorekSeveral months ago, as I was listening to Tinariwen’s newest CD entitled “Aman Iman,” I couldn’t help but think that the project Amman Imman and this Malian music group should bridge a partnersh...

• Everyday Activism Inspires Philanthropy

  Posted on Tuesday January 1st, 2008 at 11:19 pm in student leadership raising awareness reflections on the project

  Everyday philanthropy. A current topic in the news and on the internet. From youth to adults, the opportunity to engage in giving has been extended beyond those with deep pockets.Causes Giving Challenge on Facebook, initiated by AOL founder Steve Ca...

• A Global Education: Amman Imman Project Teaches Universal Values

  Posted on Monday December 10th, 2007 at 11:01 am in reflections on the project stories from schools

  In a December 1 posting (Student Ideas Fill Water Bottles With Money), we introduced the Harbor Montessori School in Gig Harbor, Washington whose Upper Elementary and Middle School students are joining with Montessori students around the world to bui...

• Global Warming: The Future is Now

  Posted on Tuesday November 6th, 2007 at 06:02 pm in reflections on the project media and links

  We often think about how global warming will affect us in the future. Reports on how climate change will alter our lifestyle years from now is a hot topic. For example, a recent posting on Alternet from the Center for American Progress lists Top 100...

• Inspiring a Passion to Act: Global Citizenship Action Project

  Posted on Sunday November 4th, 2007 at 11:26 am in ariane's fall 2007 fundraising tour student leadership raising awareness reflections on the project

  Global Citizenship Action Project (GCAP) is a global citizenship program designed as a professional conference for students. Montessori Middle schoolers from all over the United States, Canada and elsewhere gather annually in New York City to hear f...

• The Promise of Renewal: Ariane's Upcoming Visit

  Posted on Saturday September 8th, 2007 at 09:29 am in ariane's fall 2007 fundraising tour reflections on the project

  As we began our new school year this past week, it was a great joy to greet returning students, usher in new students, and give warm welcomes to parents. My favorite part of the day is welcoming the children, moms and dads at the front gate, sharing...

• Nov., 2006 - June, 2007: Highlights of Montessori Students and the Amman Imman Project

  Posted on Sunday August 19th, 2007 at 05:10 pm in reflections on the project

  To highlight and celebrate Montessori Students and the Amman Imman Project since its inception in November, 2006, and bring newer participating schools onto the same page as older ones, I bring your attention to these blog posts and categories:In N...

• A Friend of the People

  Posted on Sunday July 22nd, 2007 at 05:27 pm in acknowledgments reflections on the project

  Aichatou Bety beamed her warm smile as we talked about the efforts of Montessori schools and students to bring water to the people of the Azawak. This was a special connection for her. Not only has she known Ariane Kirtley since 2003 when they both...