As we begin 2023, our thoughts turn to what the new year will bring. In a new blog, hear from Tandana’s local staff members in Ecuador and Mali about their desires and goals for their work in 2023. We also want to wish you a Happy New Year's! blog.tandanafoundation.org/2023/01/01/mem…

For scholarship recipient Fernando Lascano, community service is at the forefront of his mission to become a lawyer. In a new letter posted on the blog, he shares about his University journey, along with thanking Tandana and his sponsors. blog.tandanafoundation.org/2023/01/08/thi…

Alexis McGilvery participated in Tandana's first in-person volunteer internship since 2020. In a new blog she recaps her experience in Ecuador - from visiting the Health Center of Quichinche and school in La Joya to gardening and working on her Spanish. blog.tandanafoundation.org/2023/01/15/my-…

People across Mali have had to flee their homes due to insecurity from terrorism. To assist displaced families, Tandana is piloting a new program to help internally displaced students and their parents with food, school supplies, and social integration. blog.tandanafoundation.org/2023/01/22/tan…

The 13th video in the 15th anniversary series is live on the blog. In this video, we hear about the approach of Tandana in Mali all in the Tommoso language. Supporting local efforts to strengthen indigenous languages and cultures is part of our mission. blog.tandanafoundation.org/2023/01/29/cel…

The opportunity to pursue higher education has been long in the making for 35-year-old Elvia Magdalena Muenala López, a Tandana scholarship in Ecuador. In a new blog, she writes about how the scholarship is opening doors to landing her dream career. blog.tandanafoundation.org/2023/02/05/thi…

In partnership with Tandana, the villages of Sal Sombougou and Komeogou in Mali have created their own grain banks. Hear what residents have to say about these projects in a new blog. blog.tandanafoundation.org/2023/02/12/hea…

In a new blog, three women discuss the impactful benefits of the women’s literacy and numeracy classes, leadership workshops, associations - on both the women who have participated in them and the whole community. Read it now! blog.tandanafoundation.org/2023/02/19/wha…

Transformation and truth: My Ecuadorian cultural travel adventure blog.tandanafoundation.org/2023/02/22/tra…

In a new blog, read about Tandana's simultaneous interpreters. These talented individuals are key to Tandana being able to host multilingual gatherings. We thank them for their support! blog.tandanafoundation.org/2023/03/05/sim…

The winning solution to help revitalize an indigenous language in Ecuador blog.tandanafoundation.org/2023/03/05/the…

Pond expansions help provide needed food support during lean season blog.tandanafoundation.org/2023/03/19/pon…

Leading Tandana’s transformation from dream to trusted partner in Mali blog.tandanafoundation.org/2023/03/26/lea…

Focused on protecting the environment, the Olougelemo Association has grown to 30 villages around the Wadouba Township of Mali. In a new blog, hear from two members of the Olougelemo Association about what they have been able to accomplish. blog.tandanafoundation.org/2023/04/02/hea…

Kayla Bolling says she'll always look back fondly on the time she spent in the community of Muenala with Tandana. In a new blog, read more about Kayla's volunteer trip to Ecuador with other students from Northeastern University. blog.tandanafoundation.org/2023/04/09/com…

The 14th video in Tandana's 15th-anniversary series is live on the blog. In this video, we hear about cotton and indigo banks that help women generate income and grain banks as a food security initiative. Watch it now! blog.tandanafoundation.org/2023/04/16/cel…

In a new blog, literacy instructor Fatouma Kouriba shares an inspiring anecdote about meeting Tandana’s Founding Director. Read it now! blog.tandanafoundation.org/2023/04/23/fol…

In a new blog, Allie Leach, who recently served as Tandana’s Environmental and Horticultural Intern, shares her experience in Ecuador. She writes: "My work with Tandana was incredibly joyful and educational." And that the hardest part was saying goodbye. blog.tandanafoundation.org/2023/04/30/com…

A new blog provides an inside look at the Seniors' Club at the Quichinche Health Center. As lifestyle choices play a large role chronic conditions, the club seeks to show seniors how small changes in exercise, diet, and attitude can make a difference. blog.tandanafoundation.org/2023/05/07/hea…

In a new blog, read about Saline High School's volunteer and cultural immersion trip to Ecuador. The students enjoyed their experience, which included painting a school mural, even without speaking Spanish. blog.tandanafoundation.org/2023/05/14/all…