Deborah Santana, Author at Women's eNews

Deborah Santana

Deborah Santana is an author, philanthropist and activist for peace and social justice. She founded Do A Little, a nonprofit that serves women and girls in the areas of health, education and happiness. In 2005, she published a memoir, "Space Between the Stars," and has produced five short documentary films, four with Emmy-award winning director Barbara Rick: "Road to Ingwavuma," "Girls of Daraja," "School of My Dreams" and "Powerful Beyond Measure." These films highlight the work of nonprofit partners in South Africa, and a free secondary boarding school for girls in Kenya. Santana is mother to three beloved adult children: Salvador, a songwriter and instrumental artist; Stella, a singer/songwriter; and Angelica, an archivist and film producer. She is a board member of the Smithsonian Institution and leadership donor to the new Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. She has a master's degree in philosophy and religion, with a concentration in women's spirituality.

‘My Passion, My Philanthropy’: Deborah Santana Carries Forward Stewardship Tradition

By Deborah Santana ● Commentary ● October 26, 2016

With her foundation Do A Little, the philanthropist has done more than a little for women and girls around the world. The latest in the series “My Passion, My Philanthropy.”

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