On the ground in Peru: You can cure kids and restore their futures
This past Christmas, my oldest son left home early to travel with his band. He had been home from college for only a short time, so I was sad to see him leave — but I was also so very proud.As a mother, I have done my best to encourage my children to follow their...
On the ground in Peru: You can give 30 children a healthy start
I love to see new beginnings. One of the best parts of my job here at World Help is traveling around the world and getting to witness those new beginnings and transformations firsthand … when someone finally receives the help he or she desperately needs. But I also...
On the ground in Guatemala: The power of sponsorship
When 6 a.m. comes in America, many kids are just beginning to stir and get ready for the school day. They brush their teeth, eat a full breakfast, and put on clean clothes. But in impoverished countries like Guatemala, children are often up early for a different...
On the ground in Guatemala: These kids need your help
When a community is stuck in poverty, it’s the children who suffer most. This is the case all around the world, especially in places like the remote villages of Guatemala. Tom Thompson, World Help’s senior vice president, is on the ground in Guatemala right now, and...
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.