Blogs

Education Resources for Africa: World-Wide School Supply Drive
Technology & Education Aug 30, 2012
Education is the start of an adventurous quest to become a global citizen and to position one to become a productive element in the job market sector. The benefit of having an education goes far beyond what anyone could ever begin to explain in just… Read More
The Water Project: Clean Water Can Change Everything
Miscellaneous Aug 24, 2012
Not everyone can afford the luxury of clean tap water. In fact, there are nearly 1 billion people in the world suffering from diseases caused by drinking contaminated water.   Access to clean water is one of the biggest issues in rural (and… Read More
Educate a Girl, Educate The World
Technology & Education, Children in Africa, Women Empowerment & Gender Equality Aug 17, 2012
At fourteen, Aminata was hungrily looking in at the rice and sauce being served at her school in Freetown, Sierra Leone. By sixteen, she is married and pregnant. “My parents couldn’t afford to give me any money for food, so I dropped out of school… Read More
Happy Birthday Nelson Mandela - What People Think - Celebrating His Example
Miscellaneous Jul 17, 2012
Nelson Mandela (often known as Madiba his Xhosa clan name) is a global icon enormously respected and revered the world over. He has been courted by the all the world’s leaders, the rich and famous and anyone of significant importance on the global… Read More
Child Sponsorship: What it Is and How it Works
Miscellaneous Jun 28, 2012
It is easy to see images of impoverished children from across the globe and feel helpless or unaware that there is anything you personally can do to help them. Regions like Sub-Saharan Africa tend to seem out of reach to an ordinary person – perhaps… Read More
The Effect of Drought on Women and Children
Disease & Disaster Jun 03, 2012
Throughout Kenya and other developing countries, there is a clear demand for water as an integral part of daily living. As a natural resource, water is in scarce supply and the ongoing drought in Kenya has greatly harmed already vulnerable… Read More
Microfinance: A Lifeline for the Impoverished
Economic Topics & Microfinance Jun 01, 2012
Microfinance does not have a single definition that can be given, but rather a series of characteristics that we tend to attribute to it. Microfinance generally includes the following: Small loans given to those with low income (sometimes for… Read More
Global Pharmaceutical Access
Disease & Disaster May 25, 2012
Pharmaceuticals are the single most common public health intervention for prevention and treatment of diseases, but access is a significant limitation in the developing world. Physical and financial barriers are struggles that all nations share, but… Read More
Great Tips for Writing Your Sponsor Child! Greetings from around the globe
Children in Africa May 03, 2012
Developing a relationship with your sponsor child can be one of the most significant experiences of your life.  It’s indescribably wonderful to learn about the special little person in your life and know that your love and support is giving him… Read More
5 Meaningful Ways to Help Women Change the World this International Women’s Day
Women Empowerment & Gender Equality Mar 06, 2012
Whether raising families or running nations, women are taking charge and shaping the world in seriously exciting ways.  International Women’s Day offers a well deserved opportunity to trumpet this fact and celebrate women’s individual and… Read More

Make a Difference Today: Donate to the Year of the Pencil Campaign

On November 20th, this movement placed over 100,000 pencils into the hands 

of children across Sierra Leone in 20 schools.

Each pencil tells a story — of hope, opportunity, and possibility. 

Education is more than lessons — it’s liberation.

Every $25 helps children write their dreams. 

👉 Help provide pencils by donating today!