Peru: ‘We are still in an emergency state’
Under the leafy canopy of the Amazon rainforest, the people of Peru are still battling the coronavirus pandemic. Many families have no way to protect themselves. They have no access to proper hygiene. No adequately equipped medical clinics. And those who aren’t...
When living hand-to-mouth is no longer an option
José lost his hand, his mother, and, now, his only source of income. He’s always been an overcomer. But the coronavirus pandemic is one obstacle he can’t battle alone. You know how hard these times can be for people who are out of work. But it’s even more challenging...
Volunteer Highlight: Linda and her “magic suitcase”
Linda Wheeler has come to be known as “the fun one” whenever she goes to Guatemala. She’s the one you’ll always find passing out toys and candy to the kids, asking the moms in the village if there’s anything they need, and just looking for ways to bring people a smile...
Not enough heart monitors to go around …
Imagine visiting the children’s ward at your local hospital. You walk down the long hallway stenciled in bright primary colors and spot kids in every room you pass. Some sleeping. Others coughing or crying. Each one suffers from a different illness, but they all have...
‘It’s not the virus that’s killing people.’
When the missiles and bombs began to rain down on Saba’s Syrian town, she and her family knew it was time to get out. Saba is one of thousands of refugees who barely escaped with their lives, so we’ve changed her name for protection. Unfortunately, her brother didn’t...
Every day, I try to live my life in such a way that I accomplish at least one thing that will outlive me and last for eternity.