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Turning gratitude into action

Martha Lee

Happy Chinese New Year to you from our Denver team. According to my Chinese traditions, this lunar year of the Sheep offers much hope with an emphasis on consensus, growth and an energy to move forward. That is what we are striving to do this year for our Kellogg network of 1600 strong fellows, who are doing fantastic work in 53 countries, representing 14 different fellowship programs funded by the W.K.Kellogg Foundation.

My invitations to you are:

  • Go to kfla.org to see the global map of Fellows and learn how to connect to them.
  • Keep your profile up to date. That’s how we connect you to others to further and strengthen your work.
  • Celebrate our benefactor – Will Keith Kellogg (and what would be his 155th birthday on April 7th) – by volunteering between April 7th - April 26th to do a service project in your community or by highlighting and dedicating part of your current work to him.

Mr. Kellogg’s vision was to invest his money in people. Join other Fellows in that spirit of generosity and gratitude by serving others.

Click on the different sections of this newsletter to meet our newest board members, engage in the exciting upcoming Day of Service/Gratitude, check out the Humanitarian Fund update, learn about our new global blog, read compelling stories of what our fellows are doing in their communities and explore the opportunities available to you.

May the upcoming months bring you opportunities to experience, to give, and to share.

Warmly,
Martha Lee

KFLA is thrilled to launch a new annual program: the “Global Day of Service”, in honor of Will Keith Kellogg, founder of the Kellogg Company.

GIVE BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY TODAY>>

OPPORTUNITIES
in the Kellogg Fellows Community

Lawrence Murray Lawrence Murray (Casey Fellow)
Grant opportunity: Teen Outreach Program® (TOP®) and Office of Adolescent Health (OAH) Grant Resources. Five-year grants range from $500,000 - 2,000,000 per year. Revised applications are due April 1.
More:  Learn about the application process & join the cause »

Martha Lee Martha Lee (KNFP-15)
Job opportunity: Firelight is seeking an Executive Director, to be based in the California Bay Area or the East Coast, USA, who will continue an organizational transition grounded in Firelight values and responsive to emerging trends and opportunities in Africa.
More: Have a closer look at Firelight»

Camilo Perez-Bustillo Camilo Perez-Bustillo (KNFP-12)
Event opportunity: Camilo Perez-Bustillo (KNFP-12) invites Kellogg Fellows to the FREE 11th annual J. Paul Taylor Social Justice Symposium, Wednesday March 18 (from 8:30 AM to 7 PM) at the NMSU's Center for the Arts in Las Cruces, whose theme this year is "JUSTICE FOR MIGRANT CHILDREN AND YOUTH".
More:  View the symposium program for additional detail»

Gretchen Perryman Gretchen Perryman (KFLA Team)
Don't forget about your new Marketplace! Do you have a special skill or talent? Maybe you recently wrote a book or created some jewelry or art? This holiday season KFLA is opening a Marketplace to promote unique items and services brought to you by your own Kellogg Fellows.

Have an opportunity to share? Login into the Kellogg Fellows Community and add your post. If you have any questions about the marketplace or how to login in, contact gperryman@kfla.org

Where is the best place to get a global perspective from Fellows on the important topics of today?
The new KFLA blog, of course!

Each month, the blog will focus on a topic such as education, learning, health and wellbeing, food, economic security, racial equity and community engagement; featuring articles written by fellows from different countries, to provide us with a fresh and global perspective on these issues.

Our first blog on racial equity will contain articles from fellows in the United States, Brazil and Mexico, discussing social justice and equity. We hope that you engage with them on this conversation and find ways to leverage your work.
If you would like to write a post for our blog, please contact patricia@kfla.org.

NETWORK IN
ACTION

The Fellows Ana Lucia Lorío (LASPAU), Carla Corrales (LASPAU), Karla Blandino (LASPAU), and Marvin Kaiser (KNFP-06), got together in Jinotepe, Nicaragua on January 17, 2015 to meet one another, network and participate in the dedication event of a microenterprise initiative coordinated by the Jessie F. Richardson Foundation (JFRF).

Learn more about the event

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UPDATE: HUMANITARIAN ACTION FUND

As we mentioned on our last newsletter, we sent out a “Humanitarian Call to Action,” addressing the issue of unaccompanied children at our southern border. Many of you responded and participated. From that conversation, KFLA created the Humanitarian Action Fund to support Kellogg Fellows working to solve these issues.

We received a $5,000 anonymous gift from a Kellogg Fellow challenging the rest of the network to match the gift. You answered our request and as Fellows, we did it! We reached $20,000 and because of your generosity, the “Call for Grants” is now open! Thank you! You are making a difference in the lives of children!

See details and the application»

WELCOME FELLOWS OF THE KELLOGG SOUTHERN AFRICA LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

As we welcome the alumni fellows from the Kellogg Southern Africa Leadership Program (KSAL) into the KFLA Global Network, we celebrate their commitment to form better lives for themselves, their families and their communities through education.

Here is one story we received from our KSAL Fellows

LATIN AMERICA NETWORK

Louis Bonilla’s (KNLP-16) impactful involvement after his participation in the KFLA Foro 2014 in Panama

"There is much I can do to provide information and assistance to help people in Honduras who plan to go the United States. It is part of my community service to the country in which I live. Plus, frankly,
I enjoy it."

Read more about Louis's service in Latin America

FELLOW SPOTLIGHT
JACK RICHARDS (KNFP-14)

What do I do? I've retired to the farm! Growing organic lavender and trying to run our business with integrity.

My motto: Live responsibly, respect others, respect the environment.

Read the rest of Jack's interview

NEW BOARD MEMBERS

KFLA is excited to welcome Darlyne Bailey (KNFP-13), Rick Foster (KNFP-08), Miguel A. Guajardo (KILP-02), Rashid Njai​ (Health Fellows & Scholars) and Dave Suss (former KFLA staff), as new members of  the Kellogg Fellows Leadership Alliance Board of Directors. They bring a variety of skills and expertise that will help create more focused strategies for the organization. Learn more about each one of them here.

Meet the new members here

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In this issue:

Martha's Letter
Turning gratitude into action

Day of Service
KFLA launches the Annual Global Day of Service in honor of Will Keith Kellogg

Update: Humanitarian Action Fund
You responded to our call to action and donated $20,000! THANK YOU!

Global Kellogg Fellows' Blog
Your space to voice your perspective about current issues and generate calls for action

Fellow Spotlight
Meet Jack Richards (KNFP-14) and learn about his entrepreneurial story

Southern African Network
Welcome our newest fellows to the KFLA family

Latin America Network
A fellow’s impactful involvement after his participation in the KFLA Foro 2014

Network in Action
Fellows gather in Nicaragua and collaborate on projects

New Board Members
Our new board members bring a wealth of talent to KFLA. Meet them here.

Opportunities
Check out the latest opportunities in the Kellogg Fellows Community