I still remember the day a 7.0 magnitude earthquake rocked the country of Haiti.I was just a freshman in college, watching between classes as the images of dust and debris filled the news and the horrifying death toll continued to rise. It was heartbreaking. My life...
It’s often called “the Pearl of Africa,” and with good reason. Uganda has captured the hearts of many travelers throughout the years. In fact, many believe it was Winston Churchill that coined the nickname. And the name is true. With its tropical climate, beautiful...
If global hunger were a category on Jeopardy, how many questions would you be able to answer? All of them? Some? None? No matter if you’re well-versed on the subject or if you’re a novice, knowledge is the first step to helping save the lives of children around the...
Stomach cramping and growling, Katherine pulls herself out of bed every morning and wonders if today will be the day she eats again. She looks around her family’s home, studying the bare shelves and the empty containers. Katherine’s optimism begins to fade. At 15, her...
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...
“I’m starving to death!” It’s 11:30 a.m., and I’m leaning over the side of my cubicle to complain to a co-worker. It’s been three hours since I’ve eaten breakfast, and I’m already anticipating lunch. I whine as if I’m powerless to stop my stomach from growling. But in...
