Happy International Women’s Day! Today commemorates the years of astounding efforts that women from all over the world have made in the long and ongoing fight towards women’s liberation. The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is “Women in Leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID 19 world.” Women have stood on the…
Finding Freedom through Friendship board members are a dedicated and compassionate group of humanitarians spread throughout the United States and Guatemala. Despite our geographical distance (and thanks to Zoom), we come together in quarterly group meetings and near-daily communications to resolve the complexities of running an international nonprofit. We are a varied but cohesive group…
Many low-income families struggle to make a livelihood in the Middle East, especially if they are headed by women who are widows, single, or separated. These underprivileged families are often obliged to abandon their children’s education. Thus, the poverty cycle continues with little hope for these children to compete in a professional workforce or elevate…
Celebrating the life and passions of Martin L. King, Jr. means something different depending on one’s perspective. People of color celebrated having an advocate who spoke the message they had carried with them for generations. Pre-Covid Monday holidays meant a day off of school, work, or public service, a three day weekend to linger longer…
Carolina’s Story A widow with two teenage boys. Daughter died at birth. Family home sold by deceased husband (alcoholic) before his death. Terroristic threatening by the loan sharks left the family vulnerable during the midnight raids by men demanding repayment. The anxiety and depression and lack of supervision for her sons during her long workweek…
Vulnerable countries are greatly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.Health systems are strained, medical staff are needed and there is limitedmedicine and medical devices. In Egypt and Guatemala, schools, businesses and public transportation areshutdown. Food supply is scarce and prices have tripled. Social distancingis not possible where families are often crammed in a small area. Handhygiene,…