I am writing because of your past studies in Russia and your interest in youth and the arts.  I have been asked to help find global partners for a very exciting initiative that aims to empower adolescent girls around the world.   Specifically, I was asked if I had any contacts in Russia.  So I wondered if you could help.  The project is called Mighty Fingers-Facing Change.  You can read more about it here: http://www.mightyfingersfacingchange.com/about-the-project.html

Kelly Sullivan is the artist and founder of Mighty Fingers-Facing Change.  You can get a sense of what they are looking for from one of my latest email exchanges with Kelly:

We are launching our campaign in just a few weeks and working hard to firm up our international hosting locations. TBA Global in NY City is handling our media/social outreach and we are expecting a good deal of media buzz and a strong number of supporters to follow the project as it travels. The girls around the world that participate in it will be empowered by it, and will remember their connection to it forever. It will also provide additional exposure for [hosting organization] to a global like-minded audience. Our funding campaign for the project runs from September 15th - November 15th. We can begin to arrange itinerary details for travel in 2013.

Hosting organizations need to:

* Assist in providing accommodations for our team of 4 (painter, writer, video artist and production assistant) for one week. [This could be homestays or assistance in locating inexpensive, safe accommodations.]

* Assist us in facilitating the participation of approximately 30 girls, ages 13 - 17. We can accommodate a larger number of participants if there is funding and their facility can accommodate it. Several participants must be willing to be filmed and photographed as they participate, as we will be uploading video from each location so that supporters and participants can follow the progress. 

* Help to familiarize our team with local customs, and provide translation services. 

* Assist in creating a small celebration of community that will wrap up the project in each location. 

* Assist in spreading the word of this collaborative project through their organization's media outlets. 

Do you know of any groups, clubs or organizations that could facilitate such a collaboration?  A girl scout group, leadership club, church youth group, mentoring initiative, art club or any other kind of group that works with teenage girls.  If so, can you give me some contact information or reach out to them on my behalf?  Any help is greatly appreciated.  Be well and many thanks!

~Kara

Thank you Sana for acceptance as a peace fellow and friendship at this global nad informative site. I do hope taht our professioanl relation would be helpfull and as prodcuctive as we want to be!! Moreover, I would be happy If we could work togather for our nation collectively. Your suggections and feedback would help me in improving our program (www.readfoundation.org) best regards Mohsin Khan Wazir Section Head eMIS-OSIS READ Foundation

Impressive work, or say attitude. Great

heloo sana

how are u doing?

nice pic

Thanks. hope your week is going well