“The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or touched, they are felt with the heart.” This Monday Motivation comes from the Little Prince. We try to live out the lessons that story teaches: to love others, to follow your dreams and to let your heart be your guide.
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Lighting Up Lives
We recently replaced 44 light bulbs for LED lights in Kenya. This small change will have a big impact, as it will allow the home to save on their electric bill. What this means is that they can use more electricity for less money. So the 70 children that live there will now have lights during the […]
You Can Make A Difference This Week
“It’s in your hands to create a better world for all who live in it.” -Nelson Mandela It’s the start of a new week and a fresh start to make a real difference. One person really can change the world- all it takes is believing in yourself and going for it! How can you […]
Inspiration from Anne Frank
“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” Monday Motivation from Anne Frank, a child wise beyond her years. Even though her life was tragically short, her writings have inspired generations. May we all take her advice to heart this week and not let another […]
Look For The Good
It’s only been a few months since the Paris attacks and we find ourselves once again grieving for the families of loved ones lost in a terrorist attack. Even as the horrors unfolded, people jumped into action to help one another, offering shelter, transportation and aid to complete strangers by tweeting #OpenHouse and […]
Motivation Monday for the Start of Spring
“Either you run the day, or the day runs you.”- Jim Rohn It’s the first week of spring now: a time for renewal and growth. Take control of your day and get this week off to a great start. How are you going to spring into action and #MakeADifference?
Helping Children Accused of Witchcraft
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 […]
Kenyan Greenhouse is Targeting the Educational and Nutritional Needs of Children
Thanks to the income generated from our greenhouse at the Watoto Wema home, these kids are getting more of their educational costs covered! The greenhouse is now producing 1200 kilos of veggies a month, which helps the kids have access to nutritious foods and by selling the surplus in the local markets, the income funds […]
