Sarah Shearer – Horizon: Empower the Orphaned

Sarah ShearerOctober 18, 2021Family First, Kenya 0 comments

Lameck the Poet: Part 2

STORIES OF INSPIRATION AND EMPOWERMENT FIELD NOTES Lameck Kibet knows a thing or two — specifically, technology and poetry. We wrote about this university student's way with words back in May, where we shared about the relaxation poetry offers Lameck in the midst of a busy school schedule. In his latest work, Lameck pays homage..

Sarah ShearerOctober 18, 2021Family First, Guatemala 0 comments

Alejandro’s Aspirations

A FOUR-PART SERIES ON GUATEMALA'S YOUNG ADULTS LIFE PROJECTS: ALEJANDRO Alejandro,* a teen at Casa de Esperanza, doesn’t have trouble setting his sights high. His eyes are on the president. But not becoming the president – protecting him. When Alejandro, 18, sat down with a social worker to discuss his life desires, he recounted his dream to become..

Sarah ShearerOctober 1, 2021Uncategorized 0 comments

Coffee: Exploitation to Empowerment

EXPLOITATION TO EMPOWERMENT Some of the world's largest coffee-producing countries also have a high prevalence of poverty and abandoned children. We're writing a different story. A child, barely old enough to work, labors in the field day after day. Her days under the sun are long, stretching from night to night. The pay she..

Sarah ShearerSeptember 23, 2021Uncategorized 0 comments

Weaving History

WOMEN WEAVERS This story is part of "What's in The Box?" — a series looking at the elements inside our VIP box for this year's Gala, which will soon be available for purchase on our website. The Box is designed to grab you by the hand and take you into the communities where we serve,..

Sarah ShearerAugust 18, 2021Family First 0 comments

KENYA FARMING

sowing KENYA FARMING The mornings start early, sometimes before the sun itself. Young children work alongside teenagers and parents in the fields, splitting duties among the family. That’s what it takes to run a farm — total participation. That’s because farming is both a family affair and a race. Not a race against one..

Sarah ShearerAugust 9, 2021North America 0 comments

A PLACE WHERE WE ALL BELONG

A PLACE WHERE WE ALL BELONG On the other side of high-rise buildings and far beyond the mountain peaks, is a place where every face is seen, every voice is heard and every hand is held. No matter what. This is the place where we all belong. Belonging — the notion and belief that all..

Sarah ShearerAugust 9, 2021North America 0 comments

JACOB KEELER AS NEW CORPORATE PRESIDENT

HORIZON: EMPOWER THE ORPHANED ANNOUNCES JACOB KEELER AS CORPORATE PRESIDENT Mr. Keeler has been promoted from Chief Growth Officer, a role he held since May, 2019. During that time, Mr. Keeler lead fundraising efforts, awareness and development alongside the marketing and development team. As Corporate President, Mr. Keeler will continue to lead the marketing and..

Sarah ShearerAugust 5, 2021Family First 0 comments

JELBIN REACHES FOR NEW HEIGHTS

A FOUR-PART SERIES ON GUATEMALA'S YOUNG ADULTS LIFE PROJECTS: JELBIN Waking up as the sun crests over the Guatemala Horizon, Jelbin climbs out of bed, gets dressed and laces up his shoes. He’s starting his day today as usual: running laps around Casa de Esperanza. Not because he dreams of becoming a star athlete, but..