Archive for December, 2009

Just As You Are

Posted Dec 29 in Articles by 3 Comments

John Ogonda won’t let his lack of money or credentials stop him from pursuing his dream to bring transformation to Kibera slum.

Breathe

Posted Dec 26 in Articles by 1 Comment

After seeing a hut wreathed in smoke, I discovered a surprising new injustice in the mountains of Panama…

Photo Gallery: The Hike

Posted Dec 23 in Photo Galleries by 4 Comments

What seemed like a challenging adventure to me was simply a part of everyday life for the villagers we met along the way…

New Partnerships, New Hope

Posted Dec 20 in News by 2 Comments

It was a joy for me to see how the right combination of motivated people, both in Kenya and the US, is bringing real transformation to Kibera slum.

Fruitless Land

Posted Dec 17 in Articles by 3 Comments

In the once fertile ground of Panama, farmers struggle to grow crops and starve. One organization seeks to change all that…

Culture Guide: Surviving the Jungle

Posted Dec 14 in Culture Guides by 4 Comments

Tips and tricks for YOUR next vacation in the heart of the Panamanian jungle…

An Un-dependent Spirit

Posted Dec 11 in Articles by 5 Comments

While lots of people blame a culture of dependency for poverty in Africa, this young entrepreneur is breaking the mold – he has enough initiative to transform his whole community!

Christmas With World Next Door

Posted Dec 08 in News by 2 Comments

A few exciting updates for this holiday season!

The Harvest

Posted Dec 05 in Travel Journals by 7 Comments

By harvesting rice with my host family in Panama, my whole perspective on food began to change…

Photo Gallery: Starting Over

Posted Dec 02 in Photo Galleries by 7 Comments

In a land devastated by deforestation, a new generation of children is working to undo the past…