Strengthening Communities with Education
The United Nations reported that 1.6 billion learners in more than 190 countries were affected by the closure of educational institutions at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Between February 2020 and February 2022, educational systems were fully closed for in-person schooling for an average 141 days. In South Asia and Latin America and the […]
Championing the Vulnerable: Advocacy Highlights This Past Year
“Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind, for He satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.” – Psalms 107:8-9 At Food for the Hungry (FH), we believe in the mission of advocacy for the most vulnerable among us. In reflecting on […]
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 […]
These Brands Inspire Us to Care About Forests
Today, March 21, is the International Day of Forests, but what does that mean? Living in a fairly green country with access to a lot of resources, it is easy to forget the impact of forests on the world as a whole. There are a lot of factors that impact our forests, but apparel is […]
