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Check out the latest events, news and stories from our grantees, alumnae and beyond.

  1. Story
    View From the Top of the World
    At this moment, women are on top of the world.
  2. In the Media
    A day of empowerment, inspiration, and connection for young girls – WCCO-TV (CBS Minnesota)
    November 1, 2024
    Interview with Ann Bancroft Foundation Executive Director, Ethelind Kaba and Youth Summit Speaker, Hildie Edwards
  3. In the Media
    Interview with Ann Bancroft Foundation Program Coordinator and Former Grantee Lauren Skar – Fox 9 Good Day
    October 28, 2024
    Interview with Ann Bancroft Foundation Program Coordinator and Former Grantee Lauren Skar
  4. In the Media
    In Conversation: Ann Bancroft and Ethelind Kaba – Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
    October 1, 2024
    Executive Director Ethelind Kaba and founder Ann Bancroft joined reporter Steve Marsh for a joint interview on the past, present, and future of the Ann Bancroft Foundation.
  5. Event Recap
    2024 Ann Bancroft Foundation Annual Celebration
    Thursday, April 25, 2024
    The Depot Minneapolis
    Thank you to those who supported this year’s annual celebration. Together, we raised critical funds needed to provide transformational experiences to K-12 girls in Minnesota to reach their potential.
  6. Story
    Mercy Ncube, Trailblazer Spring 2023
    Mercy Ncube was awarded an Ann Bancroft Foundation award in Spring 2023 to attend the FCCLA Nationals Competition in Denver, Colorado. The 11th-grader from Blaine, MN achieved her goal of placing in the top 10 at this competition.
  7. In the Media
    Exploring the North and South Poles wtih Ann Bancroft – Wild Ideas Worth Living, REI
    January 1, 2024
    In this podcast produced by REI, journalist Shelby Stanger interviews Ann Bancroft about polar exploration and her experience founding the Ann Bancroft Foundation.
  8. Story
    Sharing knowledge through mentorship
    The mentor passes on knowledge, but in return receives knowledge from the mentee. You become a better, more fulfilled person by mentoring while improving your own leadership, communication, and listening skills. YOU GAIN FAR MORE THAN YOU GIVE!”
  9. In the Media
    Ann Bancroft and Jan Malcolm: A decades-long friendship – MPR
    November 1, 2023
    Ann Bancroft and Jan Malcolm spoke with MPR's Angela Davis about their decades-long friendship, including the Ann Bancroft Foundation