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  I Live Here: My Story in Malawi

  After Mia Kirshner traveled to Malawi in 2005, her world changed. She founded I Live Here to provide education and hope for orphans in Kachere Prison.

  • 08.18.09
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  Tales of Malawi's Forgotten Children

  Widespread poverty and AIDS in Malawi hit hardest on the country's orphan children, many of whom are incarcerated for petty theft.

  • 08.03.09
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• "I Live Here" - Mia's New Book Coming in October
  • 09.02.08
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My Blog

• An update from Mia and the I Live Here team

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  I Live Here has been out for a month now and Paul, Mike, James and I are amazed by the response so far. The reviews have been great, cool publications are writing about what we're doing, and...

  • Posted on 11.12.08
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• "I LIVE HERE" the book launches October 14!
  • Posted on 10.13.08
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• "I LIVE HERE" Book Signing Tour Schedule
  • Posted on 10.07.08
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Organizations I Proudly Support

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  The I Live Here Foundation is dedicated to telling the stories...
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Talk To Mia Kirshner

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  ahahnotguilty

  Hi mia since meeting you this september and reading the book i have been so inspired to help in anyway possible, i have managed to get i live here into several local schools and it is now hopefully being passed as end of year exam text also meaning over 250 students a year becoming familiar with the foundation, Erica has given me an address to post a letter to you i hope you recieve it soon as it is full of all ive been trying to do. I would love to help in anyway possible you and your team are an inspiration. x

  • 01.09.10
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  Celine92i

  Mia, la beauté de ton âme si éblouissante m'aveugle, et la présence inconditionnelle de ton sacré cœur qui est doté d'une extrême générosité, se fait de plus en plus ressentir, et influence tous les cœurs du monde à être généreux à leurs tours... Ça relève du miracle =) Tu nous apportes autant à nous qui donnons, qu'aux femmes et enfants dans le besoin.... L'altruisme est contagieux, et je te remercie infiniment de t'investir avec autant de passion ! Tu nous donnes le goûts d'aider... Et c'est extraordinaire ! On a de la chance de t'avoir ! Tu es formidable ! Merci =) Céline

  • 12.04.09
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  flatdog

  Hay miss,Mia,im thinking of going to malawi soon to start a work there,how can i get to mail you much blessings garry hughes e.mail flatdogrugby@yahoo.com

  • 10.06.09
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  Bands For Lands

  Dear Ms. Kirshner,

  My name is Baird Duschatko and I am the Creative Director of the 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, Bands For Lands. Our mission is to communicate the message and teach the practice of sustainability, conservation and social responsibility through co-creation between communities, the creative arts and inspirational leaders of the Green Revolution. The majority of funds raised at our events are allocated to local organizations aligned with our mission.

  There are a growing number of humans who have awakened to the fact that in order to preserve our planet for generations to come, there must be profound change in our individual and community-based worldview. Advances in sustainable development are all innovative and presently accommodating (e.g. recycling, renewable energy, composting), but they are not the solution to the whole problem. These efforts are a good beginning, but in the entire scheme of things they are ineffective because of the global acceptance of an antiquated, dirty and ecologically harmful energy system. The global energy system has finally entered into the realm of change, but it is only the very beginning. We need to scrap the old system entirely and evolve into a new system, and that evolution comes from within the social and political structure of our local communities. Bands For Lands provides an innovative and viable way to gather local communities together to realize their inner potential not only as creative beings, but also as stewards of the Earth.

  Bands For Lands feels the best way to inspire, awaken and empower is through the creative arts and direct involvement with local community organizations. Our vision is simple, but our journey is long and complex. We are in need of funds in the form of tax-deductible donations from individuals and businesses like you that believe that the current global system needs to change. Our yearly budget is $163,100, and we are seeking individual donations of $25-$1000. We have currently raised $10,000 from local venues, grants and personal loans, have a growing spring and summer schedule of events and appearances booked, and continue to align ourselves with leading edge captains of the Green Revolution. Your contribution will go directly into taking the evolution gear out of reverse and shifting it into forward.

  By partnering ourselves with organizations and individuals such as you who are working towards a sustainable, conservation-oriented and socially responsible America, we are creating a network of conscious Americans. We are calling for all humanity to each realize their true potential, tap into their inner creativity, and create a planet that will thrive over infinite generations.

  It would be an honor to have someone of your stature and influence support our cause and be an integral part of Bands For Lands’ mission. We will actively promote I Live Here Foundation as being a BFL supporter on all of our promotional materials and website, you will have full access to all of our monthly reports and upcoming projects, full VIP access to all of our events, opportunities to speak or perform at any of our events, and a permanent seat on our advisory committee.

  If you would like to learn more about our organization, and receive our partner/sponsor package, please drop me a line at the address below.

  Thanks very much for your time, and I look forward to your reply.

  In our creativity, in our compassion, and in our community lies the solution.

  Yours very truly,

  Baird Duschatko

  Bands For Lands, Creative Director
  POB 4395
  Boulder, CO 80306
  baird@bandsforlands.org
  www.bandsforlands.org
  310 428 2548 (mobile)

  • 04.02.09
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  Maureen Brill

  God bless you for your book, God bless you for being you!

  Maureen Brill

  • 03.20.09
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  YokiC

  Hey Mia, because of you and the inspiration reflected from reading I Live Here, I'm joining on this constant battle to make a change and hopefully touch other lifes...

  • 02.10.09
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  sienna44

  Happy belated; hope it was glorious. You are an inspiration to me, and helped get me off my tush. See you tomorrow at MIT.

  • 01.28.09
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  Mishie

  I'm late, I'm sorry...but happy birthday <3 My birthday is on the 24th but i celebrated it the day after in honor of you. I finally ordered i live here and it should arrive in the next few weeks. You inspire me very much.
  xxxxxxx

  • 01.27.09
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  Jennifer78

  You are an inspiration! Congrats and Happy Birthday Mia! Take Care.

  • 01.24.09
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  ccortez

  Congratulations and happy birthday Mia! May you continue to be an inspiration and have more relevant books to write.

  • 01.22.09
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