7 things you should know about the refugee crisis
The last time the world experienced a refugee crisis the size of the one happening today, it was the middle of World War II. Most of us weren’t even born yet, and those of us who were alive were probably kids. So, it’s understandable if you have questions about the...
Nicaraguans are running out of time
Nicaragua has been in a state of turmoil for months now. Protestors and looters fill the streets. The economy is in collapse. And people are starving. The UN Security Council met last week to discuss the situation. But while they work to determine what steps to take...
We’re not finished yet
Outside the new library at Destiny Villages of Hope, children eagerly lined up, waiting for their chance to enter the new building. The mood was cheerful, with balloons, songs of praise, and anticipation filling the air. Mary and her family had traveled from the U.S....
Where in the world is the refugee crisis?
Daniel still remembers the screams — sharp cries, punctuated by the sound of gunfire. He remembers the way the ground cut his feet as he ran from the village. The scars are still there, physically and emotionally. They remind him of the day the militia came to his...
Feed a child and fuel his future
Right now, a little boy in Uganda is sitting in school, eager to learn, and eager to build a bright future. He has dreams of being a teacher or a doctor or a mechanic when he grows up. There’s just one problem. Today the little boy can’t focus on his lessons. He...
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.