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“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” -William Butler Yeats Our motivation to start the week is to focus on education. We know that knowledge is the key to rising out of poverty and bringing opportunities to vulnerable children. This week, remember to light that fire.

Photo Credit: Free the Children NAURU Children have been making the journey to Australia from Indonesia by boat, only to be met with continued hardships. They are sent to detention centers, no matter how young they are or if they are unaccompanied. The Australian detention centers on Manus Island and Nauru Island each can house […]

  Photo: Pete Muller/AP The women of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have been subjected to brutal rapes, as a result of the ongoing conflict. This has left these women at risk for unwanted pregnancies, HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, as well as obstetric fistulas. There are groups working to help these women […]

  Our chicken project in India is continuing to make progress. Some of the chickens are now almost three months old and should be laying eggs soon. This project works to improve the nutritional and educational needs of the 79 children living at Ashirvad Home. How does it work? These chickens are sold in the […]

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” -Martin Luther King, Jr.   During Black History Month, we remember and honor the many amazing, courageous leaders who have dedicated their lives to equality and social justice. Among them is the great Martin Luther King who inspires us to make a […]

Photo Credit: Anja Ringgren Lovén Anja Ringgren Lovén went to Nigeria three years ago as a humanitarian volunteer, but nothing could have prepared her for what was in store for her. Lovén is the founder of the African Children’s Aid Education and Development Foundation and is dedicating to bettering the lives of vulnerable children. While being […]

This summer, we were fortunate enough to visit India. While researching, setting up projects and meeting with community leaders, we were surrounded by the unique beauty of the country. At our partner home: the LAMP Home, we were truly inspired. 

Valentine’s Day just passed, but few of us ever take the time to be grateful that we’re in a relationship of our choosing, or are single- even if we wish that was different. Why? Because in many parts of the world, your spouse and life is determined for you. Photo Credit: Stephanie Sinclair for National […]