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.
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…



