I believe that statelessness is one of the biggest atrocities facing the third world today!
Where are you from? What nationality are you? These are pretty common questions. Imagine not being able to give a straight answer. Imagine a life where no country will claim you as its own. This is a situation called Statelessness.
“No […]
Archive for November, 2007
It has been a long and pleasurable week. The addition on the preschool is completed, and two houses went up with out any problems. I could say it was all fun and sunshine, closer to the truth would be…fun, clouds, fog, wind, dust AND sunshine. A pretty normal week for the Baja.
Today […]
It is ironic that I am blogging the sample of Chapter 6 (War) while in Burma… The country with the highest concentration of child soldiers on earth! Meeting these kids is very impacting. The one picture is from Chapter 6 and is indeed a Burmese Child Soldier. The other picture is a […]
...continue readingWe are at it again! This is the second year in a row that we have had this group from Penticton here in Vicente Guerrero. It is made up mostly of retired folk, as well as some other interested parties. Not your regular Hero Holidayers!
Everyone has arrived safely and today […]
International Justice Mission - Executive Director
Published by November 20th, 2007 in ONE and QQ. ClosedEach image and story in this book is like a stick of dynamite set to destroy ignorance, apathy and despair about the state of the world with alarming yet hopeful concern. Through “ONE” Vaden Earle gives a personal glimpse into the stark realities of human suffering and oppression. Such intimate portrayals of individuals whose lives have been affected by modern atrocities -real people with faces and stories and names - help shift us from apathy into action. Let the stories in this book capture us with the conviction that hope for change is neither impossible nor is it optional. Then watch injustice begin to lose its grip as each one of us grasps the hand of someONE.
...continue readingHere is a sample of Chapter 5 of ONE: A Face Behind the Numbers.
The sight was shocking. Peering into the medical ward of Queen Elizabeth Hospital was like peering into a corner of hell. AIDS has overtaken the hospital. Seventy percent of the medical-ward admissions are AIDS-related, but the hospital lacks the proper medications […]
Portage Collegiate Institute: Grade 12 Show Feedback
Published by November 17th, 2007 in Faculty Site. ClosedA lot of people were moved by the presentation which led to many discussions. Many said how it felt good to have similar situations in which they could relate to their own personal experiences, that they felt comfort in knowing they were not alone
...continue readingA sample from chapter 4 - Orphans.
Enkhbold, now 10, lived on the streets for more than three years. Enkhbold’s mother left when the children were young. His father was imprisoned for theft. Enkhbold, aged 6, and his sister, aged 13, ended up running away. He was wandering alone on the city streets, cold and bored, […]
Fundraising with ONE
Published by November 13th, 2007 in Newsletter, ONE, Press Releases, Faculty Site, Hero Holiday, Student Zone and Mainpage. ClosedWe are so excited about the potential of this book to spark social awareness that we would like to offer a unique opportunity. Individuals or groups that are engaged in charitable fundraising, can now purchase bulk quantities of ONE: A Face Behind the Numbers, at wholesales prices and resell them. This is a great way to raise money for Hero Holiday trips or to help build a school or home in a developing nation. Now is a great time to start this, as you can take pre-orders for people who are doing Christmas shopping. This makes a GREAT GIFT! The book will be shipped in time for Christmas. Please go here for more info: http://one.absolute.org/the-cause
Many of you might remember Rides Again playing at your school. They are a great up and coming band that traveled with Absolute for 2 years. Some cool stuff has been happening with them, they just appeared on MTV Live, and they have a new video on Much Music called “Wonder Why”. Lets […]
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