Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director, Author at Kidpower International

We are a 2012 Top-Rated Nonprofit!

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Nov 16, 2012

Thanks to the heart-warming stories shared by many of our readers and supporters, Kidpower has been awarded a top-rated listing for 2012 by Great Nonprofits.

My NYC “Bathtub Office” during Super Storm Sandy last week and other news….

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Nov 7, 2012

The only place I could get Internet access was on the window ledge over the bathtub of my son’s apartment, I thought you’d enjoy this photo of my impromptu office.

Boy Scouts Sex Abuse Scandal

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Oct 18, 2012

Leadership failures in how they have handled the sexual abuse that took place under their watch undermine the Boy Scouts of America’s credibility about their commitment to child protection. They need to change their mindset from protecting the Boy Scouts organization to demonstrating the character that they teach their boys.

For Jessica Christine Ridgeway: Sorrow and Determination

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Oct 17, 2012

Adults worry about how to talk with children when a tragedy happens, and this is when our kids need our guidance more than ever. We can offer that guidance by making thoughtful choices about the words we say, the feelings we express, and the ways we cope with our own adult-level feelings.

“Bye Bye Bullying” Video Contest – San Francisco Community United Against Bullying

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Oct 9, 2012

Last week, I had the honor of speaking at a press conference held by San Fransisco District Attorney George Gascon to kick off their subcommittee’s “Bye Bye Bullying” video contest for middle and high school students in San Francisco, for which I am a Judge and Kidpower is a co-sponsor.