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Meet Our

Global
Team

Welcome to our global family of change-makers!

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Spanning continents, our close-knit team has tackled challenges and empowered women in Kenya through stunning handicrafts. We’re more than just a nonprofit; we’re a big family, building genuine connections that go far beyond charity.

Mwende

Agarine Mugambi

/ Community Based Partner

Agarine had a degree in marketing from Daystar University. She has worked in Tharaka Nithi County as a Sub County Administrator since when 2014. Her main role is to coordinate County government functions at sub county level where she works directly with the community to ensure they have roads and medicines in dispensaries. Agarine also offers bursaries to needy students, and the security of women and children

Lesley and Monica

Lesley Sager

/ Founder of Merry-Go-Strong

Founder of the Merry-Go-Strong and Emeritus Faculty at The University of Wisconsin-Madison,

Lesley believes in the premise that good design has the power to change people’s lives.  Design happens everywhere and the focus is always on the people we are designing for and with. 

Students

University

/ Volunteers for Merry-Go-Strong

Students

MGS is thankful for the many students who contribute to with that we do. They have helped with fundraising, product development, and other community based projects. 

CONTACT US

608-575-1300

3562 Tally Ho Lane, 

Madison, WI 53705

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