Sue Anderson, Author at MATTER

Faith and Business Unite at the Christian Business Development Summit

November 30, 2023

Under a scorching African sun, in the shadow of thundering Victoria Falls, more than 60 businesspeople from around the world gathered at the Shamwari Center in the beautiful town of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, for the second annual Christian Business Development Summit (formerly Business as Mission Summit). This multi-day conference in October focused on incorporating faith […]

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Living Generously for the Good of Others

November 22, 2023

If you’ve ever heard our dear friend and partner Blessing Munyenyiwa speak, you know he often ends with this quote by Winston Churchill, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” It’s fitting that Blessing loves this quote. His entire life is built on a foundation

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Business As Mission Summit – Impacting Lives, Fulfilling Dreams

November 3, 2023

The second annual Business As Mission (BAM) Summit was held this week at the Shamwari Center in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. More than 60 people from across the globe participated in the multi-day event. The conference focused on incorporating faith-based principles and values into commerce to build businesses that serve as beacons of hope to their

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Stories from the Field: Chris & Katie in Zimbabwe

October 26, 2023

Several of our MATTER team are currently on the ground in Zimbabwe, meeting with our partners and visiting our many projects and initiatives. Among them are Chris Newhouse, Executive Director of Sustainability, and Katie Johnson, Director of Global Health Initiatives. Collaborating together in their respective roles, Chris and Katie work hard to ensure the success

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Uniting for Impact on Indigenous Peoples’ Day

October 11, 2023

Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do at MATTER. Our mission of helping people launch projects that improve communities moves forward only as we join hearts and hands in partnership with other like-minded individuals and organizations. Recently, MATTER collaborated with Treasure Island Resort and Casino, Prairie Island Indian Community, and The Minnesota Timberwolves

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The Beauty of Connection and Community

October 6, 2023

At the heart of the upscale jewelry company, Anna Beck, is connection. Owner, and MATTER friend, Becky Hosmer started the company in 2003 after connecting with a community of skilled artisans in Bali who were handcrafting exquisite jewelry in traditional Balinese style. So profound was the connection she made with the people there, her life

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Celebrating Hope & Impact at YOU MATTER FEST 2023

September 21, 2023

Something amazing happens when people come together to do good for others. A special vibe energizes the air, one of shared purpose and anticipation. Smiles come easily, and laughter fills the spaces between people. Strangers become instant friends, uniting around a mutual sense of compassion and service. In these moments, hope is born. Not a

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Kris Hall’s You Matter Story: Boxing, Faith, and a Dream Uniting Two Continents

September 14, 2023

If anyone tells you miracles don’t happen today, point them to the Victoria Falls Boxing Academy and Children’s Home in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Here, a series of unlikely events brought people together from around the world to follow a dream of helping abandoned children. Today, that dream is becoming reality thanks in large part to

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From Refugees to Olympic Contenders: South Sudan’s Basketball Journey

September 7, 2023

We here at MATTER could not be more excited for our MATTER Pro partner, former NBA All-Star, Luol Deng, and the South Sudanese men’s national basketball team for becoming the top African team at this year’s FIBA Basketball World Cup. Their stunning victory earned them a coveted spot in the 2024 Olympics, marking the first

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From Summer Snack Packs to a MATTERbox Pack-A-Thon!

August 31, 2023

Have you asked yourself, “Where has the summer gone?” I have! It went so quickly this year. But as the saying goes, “Time flies when you are having fun!” And that’s exactly what the MATTERbox team has been doing. With 16 packing events in just the last two months, our partners provided thousands of summer snack packs for

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