Sewing machines seem to be back ‘in’ these days. There are sewing clubs in the city and groups on Facebook. But sewing machine’s are more than a hipster trend, they can change someone’s life. Check out this video… It’s incredible to me that for the princely sum of $400 the course of Jacqueline’s life shifted. …
Today is World Food Day. I’m remembering how my cupboards are never empty…even when my bank account is. I’m remembering how scarce food is for my friends in Africa. Two stories come to mind… ONE On our first trip to Africa we were nervous about going through customs in Johannesburg. Pam had bought an orange …
 Right now there is an extreme drought in the Horn of Africa…the worst in 60 years. This has created a famine that leaves some 12.4 million affected people in that region. 30,000 children have already lost their lives. With 35% of all children in the region now facing emergency levels of malnutrition and disease, …
World Vision started working to specifically address the HIV/AIDS pandemic in 2001. Â I remember being immediately moved by the needs of people affected by HIV/AIDS and specifically to advocate for the children who find themselves vulnerable because of this horrific disease. The Hope Initiative became the avenue through which World Vision began it’s work to …
One thing I love about working with World Vision is that they are always looking for innovative ways to raise awareness for the causes they’ve committed to. Â This year World Vision is rolling out a new film entitled Journey To Jamaa. Â I am currently one of only 4 artists helping bring this award winning film …