Urgent: Maria pummels Puerto Rico
One to four months — that’s how long Puerto Ricans are preparing to live without electricity in the wake of Hurricane Maria. With screeching 150 mph winds, Maria is the strongest hurricane to hit Puerto Rico in almost a century. And debris left by Hurricane Irma could...
The need is not over — Help Irma victims now!
Hurricane Irma has passed, leaving those in its path to pick up the pieces. Houses, businesses, and schools have collapsed, resources are few, and the death toll continues to rise. So many have lost everything, and the need is urgent — they need your help now! I’m...
Irma crisis: “Food is the most immediate need”
Hurricane winds are strong enough to destroy even the sturdiest of houses. So imagine the destruction when Irma slammed into the dilapidated infrastructure of Cuba. The damage is indescribable. Power is out across the island, and communication is nearly impossible....
Irma traces path of destruction from Cuba to Florida
Hurricane Irma wreaks havoc, leaving chaos and turmoil in its wake. Streets are unrecognizable under heavy water in the Caribbean after its destruction. Homes are demolished. Utility poles, signs, and trees have been uprooted. More than 20 people were killed and death...
One refugee family’s journey to holistic healing
When Aya closed her eyes, she could still see the image of her husband being dragged away by soldiers. And when she imagined the torture he endured daily in prison, her spirit was shattered. Aya is a Syrian refugee whose name we’ve changed to keep her safe. She’s a...
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.