Daniel was losing more than just his fingers to leprosy
Daniel was rejected by his entire family. At 85 years old, he sat alone on street corners, huddled under blankets to hide his rotting skin. Months ago, Daniel developed leprosy. His four sons and extended family who used to take care of him abandoned him out of fear...
What you need to know about the conflict in Tigray
Families in the Tigray region of Ethiopia used to enjoy a peaceful life in the countryside surrounded by fields and livestock. Then … BOOM. Civil war broke out. The silence exploded with bombs and gunshots. And families ran for their lives as their homes and almost...
Living in a post-pandemic world: 1 year later
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the coronavirus being declared a global pandemic. In some ways, it’s hard to believe that it’s already been a year … and in other ways, it feels like it’s been a decade. So much has happened because of this virus you can’t even...
Months after hurricanes, many still lack food and clean water
The hurricanes are long gone … but the needs have not gone away. Even months after Hurricanes Eta and Iota decimated parts of Central America, many families are still struggling without basic necessities. “Nicaragua is in the midst of a recession, and there are...
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.