by Kait Van Riper | Sep 28, 2022 | All Stories, Hope Through Aid, On The Ground
Back to school season is upon us, and with it, comes school lunches and after-school snacks. While many of us have the luxury to buy a school lunch,or pack our child a nutritious meal from home, refugee families are one of the most vulnerable groups of people impacted... 
by Kait Van Riper | Jun 20, 2022 | All Stories
February 2022–The phone call interrupted dinner in Oksana’s California home that February evening. “Did you see that there’s a war in Ukraine?” the friend on the other end asked Oksana. What war? Oksana had not yet heard the devastating news of the war ravaging her... 
by Kait Van Riper | Jan 7, 2022 | All Stories
In previous posts, we shared recommended reading lists for different age groups. Today’s reading list focuses on older children (ages 8>) and adults. Razia’s Ray of Hope Ages 8 to 12 Razia hopes to go to school and learn. Along with her grandfather, she dreams of a... 
by Kait Van Riper | Nov 19, 2021 | All Stories, Do Something, Hope Through Aid
It’s often challenging to volunteer with children, and many volunteer organizations have a minimum age requirement. Children often think there is nothing they can do to help. Yet there are still opportunities to incorporate even the youngest world changers. ... 
by Kait Van Riper | Oct 19, 2021 | All Stories, Raising World Changers
Afghanistan. The Taliban. Refugee Resettlement. Once again, refugees are front and center in the media. While our hearts and minds yearn to DO SOMETHING, our simple acts often seem hopeless and fruitless. Yet every small act amounts to big changes for the lives of...