What makes kids smile during a pandemic? Let them tell you
2020 will not be forgotten any time soon. It’s the year businesses shuttered, and thousands of people lost their jobs. A time when schools shut down, throwing teachers and families into the unknown. Church doors closed. And virtual Zoom meetings became the norm. It’s...
It’s your day: World Humanitarian Day
At the beginning of 2020, I had made plans to make this the best year yet. I’m sure you felt the same. But after a while, it didn’t feel like this was my year anymore … it was the year of the coronavirus. A year turned completely upside-down. But now I’m determined to...
A year in photos: 9 powerful images of what you’ve accomplished
Tomorrow, Aug. 19, is World Photography Day. And to celebrate, we’re sharing some of our favorite photos taken this year illustrating your impact around the globe. Since last year’s World Photography Day, a lot has changed. There have been seasons of celebration and...
Blind, jobless, and running out of food
Raising an 8-year-old and a 2-year-old is a challenge. I know. As a mom, I’ve been there. And Saira and her husband are doing it while blind. They’ve learned to make it work, though. Saira has been blind since birth, and her husband has been blind since he was 10....
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...
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.