herARTS in Action

Sarah Drake encourages conversations that speak up against sexual harassment of women in the workforce. She considers it important for women's voices to be represented and heard. It is an important requirement which will determine the future of work. Sarah Drake, Founder / CEO HerArts in Action, is a humanitarian and award-winning artist whose works on human rights and social justice inspire her artistic creations. She advocates for sustainable growth, social justice and community resilience. Sarah Drake, M.S. herARTS in Action #CareerforWomen #CSW69th #TheFutureofWork #FutureofWork

Learn more about our work and our founder’s journey! https://lnkd.in/g4XJPNVa

Today in Kongoussi, Sandrine represented herARTS in Action at the well dedication. 130,000 people, plus agriculture, now have access to clean water thanks to the partnership with AJPD-BF. Thank you to everyone who donated to make this collaboration possible!

Read about what we’ve done in 2024 thanks to your support! We still need your help to finish the year. We are raising $3,000 to help 130,000 people get clean water. We need your tax-deductible donations this #givingtuesday #fundraising #fundraiser #fundraise #taxdeductible #donation #donate #donations #water #cleanwater #burkinafaso

Answer the call of the flag! ???????????????? The Mayor of New York hosts the raising of the Burkina Faso flag on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 from 2-4 PM. Location: Bowling Green Park Broadway & Whitehall Street (Near Bull Statue) Sarah Drake, M.S. will be in NY for this event, so please join us and invite others. See you there!

This time last year I was heading to NYC to attend In Common: Romare Bearden and New Approaches to Art, Race & Economy at The New School. I reconnected with Diedra Harris-Kelley and met fabulous people from the Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy, like Henry A. J. Ramos, Darrick Hamilton and Gary Cunningham. The symposium was great, and two amazing things for me were born from there. I was fortunate to work with Henry at the Institute to write an article, Bearden and His Continuing Influence on Art, Society, and Economy, and participated in an interview. They and many other articles and interviews are available now. https://lnkd.in/gG_YFhQf You may remember, The Conversation: Inspired teaching, connections, and community, was an exhibition in July 2024. Romare Bearden’s artwork exhibited in our small town with work by my students and I. Now you can see photos and more at herARTS in Action’s website. https://lnkd.in/gRMswnJe As an artist with Bearden as her muse, this last year has been truly AMAZING!!

Thanks to last week’s donors, we’ve raised $1,470. GivingTuesday is on 12/3, and we are raising $3,000 total by then. $3,000 will help us give 130,000 people access to water in Burkina Faso. That’s not a typo! That’s the impact of our partnership with AJPD-BF. We have many ways for you to make a tax-deductible donation this giving season. GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/32bf6ace Credit: https://lnkd.in/gk5Mgkj3 PayPal: [email protected] CashApp: $herartsinaction Zelle: [email protected] Venmo: @herartsinaction Check: herARTS in Action, PO Box 414, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 Thank you! #itsaboutaccess #burkinafaso #water #cleanwater #yearendgiving #taxdeductibledonation #donate #makeadifference

$3,000 will help us give 130,000 people access to #water in #burkinafaso That’s not a typo! That’s the impact of our partnership. GiveMN is Thursday 11/21 and GivingTuesday is 12/3. We have many ways for you to make a #taxdeductible #donation Give to the Max: https://give.mn/is7xbg GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/32bf6ace Credit: https://lnkd.in/gk5Mgkj3 PayPal: [email protected] CashApp: $herartsinaction Zelle: [email protected] Venmo: @herartsinaction #fundraise #fundraiser #fundraising #donate #donations #taxdeductions #givingtuesday #givingseason

Today is World Children’s Day! A day to reflect on our collective responsibility to nurture, protect, and empower the next generation. Children are our greatest treasure, and their potential is boundless, when given the opportunity to thrive. Earlier this year, we took a meaningful step by commissioning a library in Afari, Ghana, built to honor my grandfather, the King of Afari in Kumasi. A lifelong advocate for children’s education, he believed deeply in the transformative power of knowledge. This library is more than a tribute; it’s a living legacy. It stands as a beacon of hope, a gateway to learning, and a promise that every child deserves the tools to dream big and achieve even more. This vision became a reality thanks to our incredible partners:? Books For Africa , Africa Strong Inc., DELORES WORKS, herARTS in Action, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Foundation. Your unwavering dedication to improving the lives of children inspires us all. Together, we are planting seeds of hope that will grow for generations to come.? What can you do today to make a difference for children in your community or across the globe? Whether it’s advocating for better policies, volunteering your time, donating resources, or simply being a voice for those who need it most, remember: We all have a part to play. And every small action creates ripples of change. Let’s commit to a world where every child has the chance to reach their full potential. Because when children flourish, the world thrives. #WorldChildrensDay #EveryChildMatters #EducationForAll #LegacyOfLearning #ActForChildren Delores Henderson, Ph.D. Mercedes H. Clark, MHA, MA Mercedes Henderson Clark Erin Bagniewski Evelyn Sarpong

We are excited to share that Sarah Drake, M.S. was invited to write an article for Development Agenda, a magazine in Nigeria focused on human development, the environment, natural resources management, and social justice in Africa. She was asked to share our experiences in Burkina Faso as it relates to out of school time and the impact on society as a whole. Once the whole magazine is online we will share, but for now, here is her article.