Life in Rio
“Our many failures give meaning to our few successes; only when we peer into the abyss can we appreciate the magnificence of heights that are more than mere highs.” –The Spirituality of Imperfection I came across this quote during my…
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Cape Town
This weekend, I had the pleasure of returning to Cape Town. I participated in a study abroad program that travelled to Cape Town 2 years ago. It was one of the most incredible experiences of my life! So, my heart…
Life in the Valley
This past week was when everything really settled in for me. I shook of the rest of the dust from back home and dove into my role here in South Africa. The massive case files they handed me to sort…
Incredible weekend on the Garden Route!
Petting a grown Cheetah- unbelievable experience Highest Bungee jump in the world at Bloukrans! Me and the jump instructor Most insane rush of my life The brave crew to take the plunge 🙂 Petting the elephants- Incredible! Feeding him from…
Freedom
“I had to repeat Class 8 several times because there was not funding for secondary school. That is when WISER came to my rescue.” – Leah, a WISER alumni I am learning that WISER has “come to the rescue” for many girls.…
Carioca Culture
They aren’t lying when they say traveling abroad impacts your perspective. Even in the short amount of time I have been here, I have absorbed so much from simply experiencing Carioca culture. Perhaps the greatest moments I have experienced thus far…
Photos from the Weekend
I felt like I was on top of the world at the peak of Hout Bay My two British Roomies: Tom and Abbi. I couldn’t have asked for a better pair! Always a great night out with the boys-…
Magnificent Beauty and Abject Poverty
It’s not enough to take in the beauty of the land while you’re here; for, although I’m continually surrounded by incredible beauty, I also work in places of overwhelming poverty. Cape Town is a land defined by bold and strict…
Mozambique
I had the absolute privilege of joining JAM International and their global offices at their annual affiliate week conference in Mozambique last week. These meetings recapped the previous year and laid out the vision for the future. I truly grew…
You Are Welcome Here
“I made strong tea because I know that is your best.” Judith remembered. She remembered that I always take strong tea when I meet the girls for tea at 10 am during their school days. Strong tea is hot Kenyan…