Marc Maxson

  • Location: Washington
  • Occupation: Scientist
  • My Passions: Giving er, globally I guess. Also I'm a writer, blogger, novelist... my blog is at http://chewychunks.wordpress.com
  • About My Inner Philanthropist (why I give): Hmm... This might be useful if we put all these "why I give" statements together somehow. Like a repository of good-ideas on a larger content part of the site.

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Heather and Marc's Wedding Saturday August 15, 2009  |  State College, PA

Projects Marc Maxson Supports:


Miguel Angel Asturias Academy
Miguel Angel Asturias Academy 		Emerging Environmental Leaders of the Southeast
Emerging Environmental Leaders of the Southeast

Marc Maxson's Favorite Projects

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Empower Youths Through Computer Skills Training
Sierra Leone, Technology
Training in basic computer skills provides essential job-related skills and empowers disadvantaged youths. Participants are better qualified and become productive individuals in their communities.
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Computer skills for 100 Sri Lankan students
Sri Lanka, Education , Donations to this project are being matched
Lessons in computer programming and English fluency were previously unavailable to schoolchildren in rural Mahavilachchiya. Training gives them the opportunity to bring their families out of poverty. progress reportread updates from the field
How You Can Help: Help
Make a donation
 
or give as a gift in honor/in memory of someone
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HeroRATS:Saving African Lives & Curbing TB Spread
Tanzania, United Republic of, Animals , Donations to this project are being matched
APOPO's HeroRATS are currently demining in Mozambique and working as a second evaluation for TB clinics in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Weekly they discover 5-10 people that the centers missed. progress reportread updates from the field
How You Can Help: Help
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or give as a gift in honor/in memory of someone
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Afghan Institute of Learning Empowers Afghan Women
Afghanistan, Women and Girls , Donations to this project are being matched
AIL works to empower Afghans by expanding their educational and health opportunitites and by fostering self-reliance and community participation. progress reportread updates from the field
How You Can Help: Help
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or give as a gift in honor/in memory of someone
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Build a school from recycled materials for Maya
Guatemala, Environment , Project Challenge 2008 participant. , Donations to this project are being matched
The Tecnico Maya School is a green construction project being built by Long Way Home (www.longwayhomeinc.org) in San Juan Comalapa, Guatemala using recycled tires and litter-packed bottles. progress reportread updates from the field
How You Can Help: Help
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or give as a gift in honor/in memory of someone