Simply put, there is no such program that I have encountered in the past 20 years of being involved with the investigation and implementation of such programs. If only it was so simple. Governments and NGOs have thrown 3 trillion dollars at poverty, and it appears that we are not much better than … [READ MORE]
Bamboletta Love
I met Christina way back in 2008 when we lived just off of Main Street in Vancouver, BC. She lived just a few doors up from us and I felt an overwhelming urge to knock on her door after seeing, day after day, handmade dolls in a room in her house. Curiosity just got the […]
Are you smarter than a third grader?
When Greg and I were back in Canada in the Fall, we had the opportunity to visit Glenlyon Norfolk Elementary School in Victoria, BC. We met with the Grade 3 class who at the time were studying architecture. We showed some slides and our video and then opened up the floor to questions. What a […]
Life’s unexpected turns
Life is full of unexpected turns and as much as we’d like to believe we are in control, we all know that this is not the case. After three years of visioning, planning and preparing to move to Guatemala, Greg and I left Vancouver mid-January. Departure was bittersweet for me. Saying goodbye to my parents, […]
Martyn Joseph concert in support of Project Somos
I met Martyn Joseph many years ago when he first played at the Vancouver Folk Music Festival. Working behind Main Stage as a volunteer, my primary responsibilities have been to provide hospitality to the artists in the “green room” and to assist the Main Stage crew with ensuring artists are in the right place at […]
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