The Problem

In one of the poorest countries in the world, the children of Malawi, Africa, are faced with an existence of poverty, disease, and suffering. Due to a lack of educational opportunities and resources, most of these children find it impossible to break away from the way of life in which they were born.

Events:

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Thank you to everyone who helped us raise nearly $10,000 for our school-building project at last years walk. We look forward to seeing you all again at this year's SUNSET walk and concert! Save the date:

October 23, 2010

Click here for a complete review of last years walk.


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We are currently looking into having Camp Out for A Causes at the following venues:

  • Lakewood Ranch High
  • Universiry of Florida
  • New College of Florida
  • Universiry of Central Florida

Contact us today if your interested in helping!

 

Taking Back Lives would like to thank the Sarasota Open for their generous support at this year's tournament.

Taking Back Lives wins $20,000 from Chase Bank!!

From June 15 - July 12th, we competed in the Chase Community Giving contest on facebook, where the top 200 charities receiving the most votes were awarded between $250,000 - $20,000, courtesy of Chase Bank.  Because of your help and support, Taking Back Lives will receive $20,000 to further our projects in Malawi, Africa!  Thanks to everyone who participated and played a crucial role in helping us secure this incredible award!!

School Project Update:

We are proud to report that we have successfully raised the needed funds to construct a fully-equipped classroom for the Mazembe Primary School in Malawi, Africa. This summer, three members of our team will be in Malawi constructing the classrooms, as well as laying the groundwork for our future scholarship and community development programs.

Click here to follow the team's blog throughout their journey

 

Our Solutions

The goal of Taking Back Lives is to empower Malawians, through quality education, with the essential skills to enable them to break the chains of poverty and rewrite their own future!

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School Project
Providing fully-equipped classrooms to children in Malawi, Africa
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Making Your Mark
Empowering U.S. Students to impact the world
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Scholarship Program
Enabling eligible students to continue their education
Fundraising Events
Fundraising Events
Raising the funds needed to accomplish our goals
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Community Development
Equipping Malawian adults with essential skills
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Internship Program
Raising Leaders and helping them plug in
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Partnerships
Teaming up with other organizations to further the cause
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You
Ways to join in and make a difference

 

Making Your Mark Documentary:

Making Your Mark from Erika Rydell on Vimeo.