‘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...
‘The final straw’: The coronavirus is killing thousands, but not in the way you think
“COVID-19 is deepening the hunger crisis in the world’s hunger hotspots and creating new epicenters of hunger across the globe. … The pandemic is the final straw for millions of people already struggling …” This quote from a recent Oxfam study is just a confirmation...
Jonas was drowning in debt against the coronavirus
As a mother, I would do anything to make sure my sons have what they need to succeed. That’s why I was so touched by Jonas’ story. He was doing everything right as a father, but the coronavirus still kept him from providing for his family. Jonas worked hard to put...
Izabel has lost so much. First her job … then her baby
You can see it in their wide eyes. Their clenched jaws. The way they purse their lips together, unsure of what to think or say about how they’re feeling. Our partner tried talking with some of them, but none of them would open up. The children of Brazil are scared....
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.