611. The BlinkNow Foundation's Journey of Love and Community + Sustainable Community Development (Maggie Doyne)
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Overview
Meet Maggie 🤝—CNN Hero of the Year in 2015, humanitarian, activist, CEO and co-founder of the BlinkNow Foundation.
In this heart-opening conversation, Maggie takes us on a journey of purpose and possibility—from the humble beginnings of BlinkNow to a movement that now includes over 175 team members serving thousands of children, women, and community members in Nepal. You’ll hear stories of redefining family, lifting up the most vulnerable, and recognizing the sacred wisdom our children carry. ✨
This episode is equal parts grounding and inspiring—and a beautiful reminder that change begins when we choose to care deeply and act boldly. Tune in today! 🎧
💡Learn:
The power of love, empathy, and creating a nurturing environment for children to thrive
Strategies for building a holistic, community-driven approach to addressing complex social issues like poverty and lack of access to education
The importance of listening to and empowering local communities, rather than imposing outside solutions
How to design systems that care for the whole community
Today’s Guest
Maggie Doyne, CEO and Co-Founder of BlinkNow.
“When we look into a child’s face, we see nothing but hope.”
Episode Transcript
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Episode Highlights
The Evolution of BlinkNow Foundation (9:11)
Community-Centered Approach to Empowerment (15:05)
Lessons from Children and the Call to Action (21:03)
Empowering Communities Through Youth Engagement (24:49)
The Journey of Documentary: Love and Loss (30:41)
Key Metrics for Engagement Strategies (22:54)
The Importance of Storytelling in Philanthropy (30:04)
Look at a child’s face today (39:52) Maggie’s One Good Thing
Powerful Quotes
“It’s all about listening deeply, asking better questions, and not pretending to have all the answers.” - Maggie Doyne
“It’s simple—children need love, care, safety, and to be nurtured at the center of every community.” - Maggie Doyne
“When we look into a child’s face, all we see is hope.”- Maggie Doyne
“The barriers a child in deep poverty faces are different. If we truly want change, we have to go deeper—to the root of the problem—and ask how we stop it before it starts.” - Maggie Doyne
"Look at a child's face today. Watch their presence and their wonder and learn from them.“ - Maggie’s One Good Thing
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