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...
Clean water is helping Avril stay safe
Avril used to risk her life every day. Each morning, the 15-year-old would walk more than three miles through an area known for crime and violence. But she didn’t have a choice. She had to make the trip to gather water for her family. Avril knew her route was...
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....
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.