Personal letter

Check out my selection of personal notes to the reader, including my latest hand-written year in reviews, AMA’s, announcements, and more.

My Favorite Feminist Books

For this list of my favorite feminist books, I've chosen titles that I think are worth reading. I especially enjoy books that have themes of feminism woven into them—so much…

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Q&A: How do I handle criticism?

Every month, I publish an answer to a reader’s question. Here’s a transcript of my answer to the reader’s question about how I handle criticism. Hey Lisanne, how do you…

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How Can We Prevent Malaria And Here’s What I’m Doing to Help

For years, malaria has been one of the deadliest diseases in the world, especially for young children and pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa. In fact, World Health Organization (WHO) reports…

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Insecticide-treated bed nets and more effective ways to prevent malaria

Learn how insecticide-treated bed nets and smarter prevention methods are helping stop malaria faster and more effectively.

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The power of play: why supporting children’s mental health is just as important as physical health

Why supporting children’s mental health is just as important as physical health.

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Big Impact from Small Donations

In a world where we often hear about billion-dollar fundraising campaigns and multimillion-dollar donations, it's easy to think that making a difference requires a fortune. But the truth is, small,…

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You’ll Love These 16 Funny Spanish phrases to use in everyday conversations

The Spanish language is full of vibrant expressions and quirky sayings. I’m still working on perfecting my accent, but over the years, I’ve picked up a few funny phrases that…

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10 Books That Have Shaped My Understanding of Nonprofit Work

Here are ten books that have profoundly shaped my understanding of nonprofit work, philanthropy, and social impact. These books span a variety of fields, from social entrepreneurship to global development,…

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How Our Book Club Gives Back

When I think about what makes our book club so special, I realize it's not just about the books we read or the thoughtfulness of our conversations (though those are…

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Q&A: How would I describe the feeling of riding a motorbike?

Every month, I publish an answer to a reader’s question. Here’s a transcript of my answer to the reader’s question about riding a motorbike. Hi Lisanne, I've never been on…

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