From the Field | A Light in the Darkness
Today, our team traveled to a community of 850 refugee families who once lived in Qaraqosh. Many of them are Christians, including Yazidis and several other minorities. But they all have one thing in common: ISIS gave them the ultimatum to convert, pay, or die....Myanmar: Shining a Light in “the Land of Shadows”
Today, I am with the World Help team in one of the most isolated and forgotten countries on the planet—Myanmar. Also known as Burma, Myanmar is a Southeast Asian country of nearly 50 million people situated between India and China and bordered by Bangladesh, Thailand,...On the Field in Peru: Freedom for Those with Special Needs
On our last day in Peru, I couldn’t think of a better way to spend it than in outreach to the citizens of Urubamba with special needs. Earlier in the trip, we spent some time working at our feeding center and Child Sponsorship program in this same location. The...On the Field in Peru: Building a Legacy for the Future
Our team spent the day working in Cusco—the capital city of the ancient Incan Empire. The beauty that surrounds this place—the Andes in the distance, ancient ruins, and the contrast of colonial architecture—is truly stunning. Tourists come from all over the world to...
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.