The rising cost of living is affecting people all around the world. Maybe you’ve noticed that the fast food you pick up on your way home from work is no longer the “cheap” meal it used to be. If you’re like me, you might gripe and groan whenever you need to fill your...
It’s almost time for kids around the world to go back to school! And today, I’d like to introduce you to Joandel, an 8-year-old from Venezuela. He’s been practicing math with his mother all summer and is eager to put his skills into practice. Joandel is a...
As the world obsesses over the power struggle for Venezuela’s presidency, most Venezuelans are worried about something else: “Will my children eat today?” That is what Isabella has been asking herself for months, and her story will break your heart. Isabella’s...
Venezuela used to be the wealthiest country in Latin America. Now, it looks like the backdrop for a post-apocalyptic movie. Most of the country is still in the dark after last week’s massive power outage. Families have resorted to collecting dirty water from streams...
Protests in Venezuela continue to escalate as the political situation grows more tense and citizens starve. Hyperinflation means families can’t afford to eat. And since many stores can’t keep their doors open, there is little food left to buy anyway. “We are tired of...