Civic Engagement: Is it Optional?
Last week, the United States saw an important rite of civic engagement: the first Democratic Party presidential candidates’ debate. We have so many options for viewing the debates. I often watch the broadcast feed with one eye and follow Twitter comments for fact-checking. And in the end, I pat myself on the back for contributing to the […]
Ending Poverty Together: Finding Beauty Amidst the Devastation
The beauty of Indonesia is incredible. The water is crystal clear, the landscape is green and lush, and mountains can be seen all around the island. This is the kind of place people would spend a lot of money to vacation here. When I traveled there recently, I witnessed this beauty … amidst devastating damage. […]
Hope Is Buzzing Louder Than Ever and Transforming Lives
Nothing causes a group of people to scatter like the phrase, “There’s a bee behind you.” Too busy running to safety, rarely do you stop to look at this bee and take a moment to appreciate what his short life must be like. There’s a lot to learn from a bee. Even though he is tiny, he has the ability to transform lives […]
What Do FH and Captain Marvel Have in Common?
It’s that time of year again! Blockbuster films are hitting theaters and among those is “Captain Marvel.” Last month, my husband and I saw the latest Marvel movie, “Captain Marvel,” and thoroughly enjoyed it. We snacked on popcorn and slurped down an Icee as the comedic moments and action sequences flew by on the screen. […]
God’s Story: “How” Is More Important Than “What”
This post is the fourth in a series on God’s Story, the Foundation for FH’s Work in Relief and Development. Follow the series, starting with the first post. You can read the next post in the series here. Eleuterio and Maria were some of the first people in their Bolivian community to sign up to help with a […]
In Kenya, Clean Water Flows Out of An…ATM?
In the United States, we experience a miracle every time we open a water faucet, turn on the shower, the garden hose, or flush the toilet. We get clean water that is safe to drink and available on demand. Even when there is a drought, which happens in places like California, water still flows from the tap. […]
How the Birth of a Rohingya Baby Overcame Tragedy
Like many moms, Khusida couldn’t wait to meet the baby she had carried for 40 weeks. Her life had been so hard. She and her husband Mohammad had fled violence and bloodshed in Myanmar. Now, they lived with nearly a million other Rohingya refugees in a sprawling camp in neighboring Bangladesh. Life for a Rohingya refugee […]
How to Use Your Sphere of Influence to Make a Big Impact
What do you think of when you hear the word “influencer”? A pastor? A musician? A politician? Yourself? What is an influencer? When thinking of influencers, the individuals that often come to mind are seen on a stage or the cover of a magazine. Maybe they even have thousands of Facebook friends and Instagram followers. […]
These Story Books Will Change the Next Generation in Burundi
Today’s guest post about a recent book translation challenge for International Book Giving Day is written by Joseph Ntakirutimana, the Adult Education Coordinator based in Burundi. Can you go back to your childhood memories to remember when you first scrolled the pages of a story book? Or when you first had someone read a story […]
The Key to Sustainable Solutions: Taking the Driver’s Wheel
In over thirty years of traveling around the world and learning about solutions to end poverty, the question that seems to be the most important one to ask is this: are these solutions sustainable? Sustainable Change Leads to Lasting Impact While I care about all the different ways that help to eliminate poverty in the most vulnerable places […]
